Unveiled: Memorial tribute to 1982 miners

By Kate McIlwain
Updated August 29 2012 - 11:33am, first published July 3 2012 - 12:01pm
Sue Bessell from Wollongong City Council photographs retired miners Don Eager (left), Allen Eager and John Parker at the official opening. Pictures: KIRK GILMOUR
Sue Bessell from Wollongong City Council photographs retired miners Don Eager (left), Allen Eager and John Parker at the official opening. Pictures: KIRK GILMOUR
The youngest striker, Shane Williams, 21, plays guitar in 1982.
The youngest striker, Shane Williams, 21, plays guitar in 1982.

Thirty years ago this October, John Hammond, Tony Evans and John Wiltshire spent 16 days living together underground to protest against BHP’s plan to axe 400 jobs at Kemira Colliery.

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