Ian “Buck” Buchanan is an underground Deputy and Shot-firer with decades of experience. He chats to Mad Mumzie all about his mining adventures, his book Coal Faces and his collection of old mining equipment. Abc Radio Sydney Katherine from Background Briefing Podcast also came along to chat about safety in mining in Qld. Be sure to stay til the end to hear some funny parts on that! This is a look back at how mining used to be in the old days, right through to now. Check out the show notes page to see where to find Buck’s book and the video of him showing all his old mining gear. Buck first came on the podcast when we chatted about the response to earthquakes, and now he’s back!
Links from this episode:
Buck’s Coal Faces book: Click here to purchase. Coal Miners “Black Lung Disease” is obviously something very close to my heart, being a coal miner for near 50 years. For every book sold, I will personally be donating $5 to the Black Lung Victims Assistance Fund which is run by the CFMEU. For more information, please go to www.dusttodust.org.au
ABC Background Briefing Podcast. ** episode all about the mining deaths and waiting for new laws to come about Industrial Manslaughter
Buck’s 1st podcast episode about earthquakes
Lyn Olsen’s episode (MM’s Mum)
Hi Vis clothing for kids. Cuties by Zooties. Local Qld brand
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