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Rt Hon Stephen Byers
MP and Gill Alexander made speeches regarding the importance
of commemorating the tragedy and the opportunities that
education had provided to the later generations. The speeches
also reminded people of the significant role of community
spirit within any village which had enabled the residents
of Burradon to overcome the devastation of the mining
disaster.
A minutes silence was observed at 2.30pm the reported
time of the explosion to remember the victims.
Steven Byers and Bill Marley unveiled the artwork which
is displayed in the main hall.
We wish to convey our appreciation to Miss Hunter, teachers
and children for their hard work and dedication and the
wonderful service which was a fitting tribute to the memory
of the men and boys who perished in the explosion of 2
March 1860. |
