For the descendents of Richard Dearie and his son John Russell
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Photographs of Batu Arang in 2007 by Hafizi Azmal.
THE REMAINS OF THE BRICKWORKS
There are still 5 chimneys standing at Batu Arang , for more detailed views look at the Chimneys of Malaysia Blog by thomas. This shows the kilns and some of the roofing tiles and pots which were made in them.
THE SHOPS IN THE TOWN CENTRE
BRICK HOUSES
THE MARKET, POST OFFICE and MOSQUE
Above: One of the illustrations from a Malayan Collieries Booklet published in 1950
Above left: the market, above: the post office, left: the mosque.
Thanks to Hafizi Azmal for giving permission for the use of these photographs. For more of Hafizi Azmal's pictures and to see these ones in more detail click here.
For film footage of the colliery and a trade union point of view see "Batu Arang Special: A step back in time" by Malaysiakini.tv on Youtube here.
Above and above right: Looking north to the roundabout from the shops.
Looking north from the town sign at the roundabout with a chimney from the brickworks in the background.
Looking south from the roundabout towards the shops.
The shops from the padang.
Left and above: The padang
The town hall.
Old houses
The opencast coal mines are now filled with water.