Johnny Walker and Ron Gibb at the Memorial stone for those killed in the Strongman Mine explosion 1967.

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DescriptionJohnny Walker and Ron Gibb at the Memorial stone for those killed in the Strongman Mine explosion 1967. Both men were involved rescue operations. Coming up to 60 yrs in Jan next year.Map^[1]ContributorMoe Bowes

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Location (city or town)Strongman MinePerson Johnny WalkerRon Gibb Landmark (Place)Strongman MineOrganisation (eg business)Strongman Mine

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Category TagCoal Mining

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Date Created11th October 2026CommentsYvonne Lawson
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Remember my Dad coming to my window at work and tell me about the Mine Disqster and Men being killed. I worked in Greymouth. Lived Runanga. Knew those very young Boys who lost their lives. Sad, sad time,?

Sandra Mike Moore
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Congratulations to you both.A well deserved tribute to you and RIP to the men sacrificing their life in this mining disaster

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Johnny Walker and Ron Gibb at the Memorial stone for those killed in the Strongman Mine explosion 1967.

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