Tributes grow for beloved father killed in Victorian mine collapse

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Family members have remembered Kurt Hourigan as a devoted father and caring friend.

The 37-year-old wasMelbourne warned of 'mass march' by climate protestersHis nanna posted on social media, saying the family would "always remember you for your funny quirky ways".The 37-year-old was from the small town of Bruthen in East Gippsland and was heavily involved in the local football and netball club.

"In what has been a tragic recent period for our club with the loss of many significant people, on behalf of our club members and supporters we extend our deepest sympathy to the family of club member and past player, Kurt Hourigan who tragically lost his life in the Ballarat mine incident," the Bruthen Football and Netball Club said.

"A dedicated father and friend of many, Kurt always pushed himself to give 110 per cent and will be missed my all."The collapse occured at Ballarat Gold Mine. Hourigan was working with a 21-year-old man from Ballarat at the time of the collapse, who suffered injuries to his lower body.A further 29 workers in the mine escaped injury after gathering in a "safety pod".

 

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