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TitleGerald Brown of Coalgate
Alternative TitleGerry Brown of CoalgateDescriptionAn audio recording of memories of farmer Gerald Brown (1923 - 2019), son of David Brown and grandson of coal miner Thomas Brown. Gerry lived in Coalgate for all his life. It was recorded when he was 86.
He discusses topics such as the history of the Homebush seam of coal in Surveyors Gully, mined by Thomas Brown until 1901, the locations of clay pit for potteries in the area and the way the coal was transported, by tramways. He gives a summary of the history of Deans brothers William and John and their descendants. Mentions the development of the Millennium Trail at Glentunnel in 2000.
Gerry (full name Thomas Maurice Gerald Brown) is fondly remembered as he was very community-minded and loved to talk about the history of the district. He used his tractor to mow community reserves in the district. He is buried at the South Malvern Cemetery.CreatorGerald BrownDate2009LocationCoalgateRuntime8 minutesRecorded ByGerald Brown
Alternative TitleGerry Brown of CoalgateDescriptionAn audio recording of memories of farmer Gerald Brown (1923 - 2019), son of David Brown and grandson of coal miner Thomas Brown. Gerry lived in Coalgate for all his life. It was recorded when he was 86.He discusses topics such as the history of the Homebush seam of coal in Surveyors Gully, mined by Thomas Brown until 1901, the locations of clay pit for potteries in the area and the way the coal was transported, by tramways. He gives a summary of the history of Deans brothers William and John and their descendants. Mentions the development of the Millennium Trail at Glentunnel in 2000.
Gerry (full name Thomas Maurice Gerald Brown) is fondly remembered as he was very community-minded and loved to talk about the history of the district. He used his tractor to mow community reserves in the district. He is buried at the South Malvern Cemetery.
CreatorGerald BrownDate2009LocationCoalgateRuntime8 minutesRecorded ByGerald BrownConnections
PlaceCoalgate
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Gerald Brown, Gerald Brown of Coalgate (2009). Selwyn Stories, accessed 27/05/2026, https://selwynstories.selwynlibraries.co.nz/nodes/view/6599