Miners at Extension

Abstract

As with the mine at Wellington, the Dunsmuir mine at Extension was the scene of major mining disasters and labour strife. In 1901, 16 men died in a mine fire. In 1909, 25 were killed when an explosion ripped the mine. Although wages and working conditions had improved somewhat, labour problems were common. A "fight to the death against the Dunsmuir interests" was declared in 1903.