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Welcome to Mt Kembla Mining Heritage Festival
The Disaster Poems The Victims After The DIsaster A Disaster Story
 

History of Mt Kembla

Mt Kembla has a long and interesting history. To learn more about the history of Mt Kembla, please choose a link from the above menu.

Click here to download "The Spirits of Kembla - A Meditation at the Centenary of Australia’s Worst Disaster"

 

  Festival Details  
 

Where?
Mt Kembla Village, Illawarra Region, NSW South Coast, Australia (Map)

When?

First weekend in August (Aug 2 & 3) 2008
(and Thursday July 31 for the 96 Candles Ceremony, commemorating the1902  Mt Kembla mine disaster)

 2008 Festival highlights

  • Grand Parade (Sat)
  • NSW Titles of Coal Shovelling and Roof Bolting competition (Sat)
  • Poets’ Breakfast (Sun)
  • Mining and heritage displays
  • Vintage car and vehicle displays
  • Food and stalls
  • Kids Corner rides and fun