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The Old Brown Coal Mine Museum is dedicated to the early settlers of the Brown Coal Mine, the families, and current and future residents. 

This building in Yallourn North was known to many local people as the YMCA or youth club hall. It’s a relatively young building compared with others around the state of Victoria.  Built in 1948 for the former State Electricity Commission of Victoria, the building was used as a recreation building for the residents of the single men’s camp. In 1999 the Society made enquiries to Latrobe City Council to use the building, and in October 2000 work started to restore the building. With support from local industry, Latrobe City Council, community groups and society members the renovations were completed in sixteen months.

The building was officially opened on the 21^st of April 2001 (sic) by Ian Maxfield MP. Immediately following the official opening a dedication ceremony was conducted. Two former residents of Brown Coal Mine, the late Kath Ringin and the late George Seear dedicated the building to the early settlers of Brown Coal Mine, their families, current and future residents. 
Yallourn North & District Historical Society, Old Brown Coal Mine Museum. 

Note: The above information from the Historical Society states that the building was opened on the 21st April 2001. The plaques state that the opening and dedication were performed in April 2002.

Location

Address:	12-16 Third Street, Old Brown Coal Mine Museum, Yallourn North , 3825
State:	VIC
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -38.164322 Long: 146.364197 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Details

Monument Type:	Structure
Monument Theme:	Landscape
Sub-Theme:	Settlement

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:	April-2002

Source: MA