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Published on 05/06/2010 in Place
HISTORY OF YALLOURN - POST OFFICE (provided by Luisa DeAgnoi) 1874 - Coal first discovered in Yallourn area, form of lignite. 1886 - Small private mine opened up to promote the brown coal. 19.10.1888 - The Great Morwell Coal Mining Co registered to mine coal. 10.9.1890 - Private railway line built and connected to main railway line at Hernes Oak siding, selling over 200 tons coal per week. 1897 - The Mining Co produced the first briquettes, selling at 17 shillings 6 pence per ton, but in 1898 the Co was wound up. 1917 - The coal mine reopened with sales at 15 shillings per ton.
Published on 05/06/2010 in Place
Dr James Moore Andrew practised in the Yallourn area from 1925 until he died on November 2, 1972. When he moved here in 1972, he saw patients at home until the medical centre was built.