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Summary
A montage of photographs and drawings of the Westralia Mine and the people involved in the rescue of Modesto Varischetti. Portraits include Modesto Varischetti, J. Crabbe (Inspector of Mines), T. Rubischum, L. Johnson (divers assistant), T.T. Rhys, H.E. Burridge (Manager Bendigo and Coolgardie Gold Mines), W. Faul, George A. Beard Dr R.M. Mitchell (Coolgardie District Medical Officer), D. Stewart; and the divers, Frank Hughes, Thomas Hearne and John Curtis.
Warnings and disclaimer
Caption title. Place name Bonnie Vale incorrectly printed as Bonnievale in item.
Subjects
- Mine accidents -- Western Australia -- Photographs.
- Rescues -- Western Australia -- Photographs.
- Westralia Mine (Bonnie Vale, W.A.) -- Photographs.
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