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Beaconsfield was the scene of the dramatic and prolonged mine rescue that ended on May 9, 2006, following the collapse, 1km beneath the surface, of a section of the town's goldmine. Two miners (Todd Russell and Brant Webb) spent two weeks trapped underground in a small cage. Their colleague, Larry Knight, was killed in the incident.
Prior to 1878, Beaconsfield was named Brandy Creek. The name was changed because this name was considered unsuitable by the congregation of the then, newly built, Church of England.
Gold mining began in 1877, and reached its pinnacle when the Tasmanian Gold Mine, the largest in the state, operated in Beaconsfield from 1904. 26 tonnes of gold were mined, but that seam closed ten years later due to water seepage. Relics from the gold era, and ruins from the period, remain the major drawcards.Photos
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