Glen Afton Mine memorial unveiling

The men who died were William Rae Bell, Christopher Blackburn, William Brown, James Clark, Walter George Cole, George Hunter, Richard Ireland, John "Jack" Marshall, William Peden, Raymond Vivian Turley and William Wilcox.

Glen Afton Pukemiro Society has worked closely with the Community-Led Development team at Waikato District Council and the local community to create a memorial to honour the 11 victims of the Sunday 24 September 1939 mining disaster. 

The karakia/blessing of the memorial will take place on Sunday 28 September 2025 on the reserve, opposite 38 Inglis Road. Everyone is welcome to attend.