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Heritage Talks 120 Years Later .. Alexander Coal Mine Fire

When
14 Jul 2026, 6:30pm–8:00pm NZST
Where
Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery
21 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra 9320, New Zealand

About the event

Join Russell Garbutt from Central Otago Heritage Trust to hear the story about the coal mine fire, the background and the community effort to rescue the miners including a bicycle. 

This is exactly 120 years later ...


What: Heritage Talks 120 years later ... Alexander coal mine fire 

Where: Central Stories Museum

When: Tuesday July 14th 6:30 pm – Exactly 120 years later


Entry by koha-donation with proceeds going to Central Stories Museum