Gold was first found in Beaconsfield (called Brandy creek until 1879) in 1847 and the mine has a very turbulent history, it eventually closed in June 2012. By this time two million ounces (62 million grams) of gold had been extracted.
The mine was made famous by the collapse on the 26th April 2006, when 14 men scrambled to safety, unfortunately one Larry Knight was killed and two others Brant Webb & Todd Russell were trapped 925 metres below for 14 days. For Brant & Todd, it was a happy ending, although I am sure they still live with the trauma they suffered.
The mine shaft is still causing problems today and is now unsafe! who knows if Gold prices rise, one day it may be re-opened as there is a lot of gold still there!
The main mine shaft.
The remains of the Grubb Shaft Engine station.
Assay office where the gold was collected & weighted.
Nice old pump.
Bruen Waterwheel (original 1880)
The mine shaft exit.
Steve panning for gold.
The sinking mine.
How pretty?
A nice old steam engine.
Real gold! lol
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