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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1910

1,214 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 57 of 61

Miners' District Officers. Alleged Slander. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 December 1910 · page 5

A case of interest arising out of the late strike was heard at the small debts court before Mr. Wilkinson, S.M. this morging, when William Brennan, general secretary of…

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Very Latest Cables. Western Australian Mining. Soundness of the Industry. London, Nov. 30

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 1 December 1910 · page 5

Mr. Montgomery, who is lecturing in England on the mining resources of Western Australia, on behalf of the Government of the State, delivered a lecture on this subject…

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Ebbw-main Miners' Lodge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 2 December 1910 · page 6

The monthly meeting of Ebbw-Main miners lodge was held on the Greta Park last Sunday morning. Mr. J. Redgrove presided. The principal business was to deal with…

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Another Gold Rush. a Rich Find Described

Singleton Argus · Saturday 3 December 1910 · page 5

It seems that the rush which set in to the Gimlet country, near Orabanda (W.A.), has been more than justified. Every day there are disclosed evidences…

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A Mine for the State. Property Must Be Tested

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 3 December 1910 · page 11

The Minister of Mines (Mr. Edden) on going through the reports from the Warner Vale coal field, near Wyong, which has been offered to the Government free of charge, has come to…

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Floods in Alaska. Miners Swept Away. Vancouver, Nov. 25

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 3 December 1910 · page 3

Floods, due to the loosening of waters inside a huge glacier, swept down the Behring River, Alaska. Miners' cabins were overwhelmed, and the fate of the…

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The South Wales Miners. General Conference Projected. London, Friday night

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 3 December 1910 · page 2

Following the conference between Mr. Asquith, Prime Minister, and the miners' leaders, a general conference is projected to deal with the whole situation. Meanwhile, the executive…

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Strike at Abermain Colliery. the Pillar Dispute. Abermain

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 5 December 1910 · page 3

The men at Abermain colliery are on strike in connection with the pillar dispute. Work stopped at three o'clock this afternoon…

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Whitehaven Colliery Disaster. London

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 6 December 1910 · page 4

The verdict given as a result of the inquiry held into the Whitchaven Colliery disaster states that it was due to an explosion of gas and coal dust…

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Mining at Copeland

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 6 December 1910 · page 2

It is currently reported that a big company at Ballarat (Victoria) has acquired largo mining properties at Copeland, among which is included…

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Dispute at Abermain Colliery. the Men's Claims. Abermain

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 December 1910 · page 5

The dispute at Abermain Colliery was discussed by a largely-attended meeting of the employees this morning, but no settlement was arrived at, and the mine is still idle…

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Socialists Terrorise Coal Field. London

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 6 December 1910 · page 2

Of the coal miners on strike in the Aberdare Valley, Wales, 80 percent, are anxious to return to work. The minority consists of the younger socialists, who…

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The Chaffinches Mine. (By Telegraph). Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 6 December 1910 · page 2

The chairman of the Stock Exchange has wired to the W.A. Minister for Mines as follows:—"For the good reputation of mining in your State, the…

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Miners' Accident Fund Mr J. L. Fegan's Services

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 6 December 1910 · page 2

Mr, J. L. Fegan has received from the Government a letter informing him that after the expiration of this year his services, will no longer be required in…

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The Collieries' Board. Workers, Not Miners' Award

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 December 1910 · page 6

The award of the Newcastle Collieries (Newcastle and Maitland Workers, not Miners) Wages Board, of which Mr. W,. Edmunds is chairman, was delivered on…

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Colliery Cage Fatality

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 December 1910 · page 5

The cage in the shaft of Pemberton Pit, Shropshire, broke away, and seven miners who were in it were killed…

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Terrific Colliery Explosion. Fearful Damage. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 December 1910 · page 5

A terrific gas explosion occurred this morning in the workings of the Killingworth Colliery, near West Wallsend. No live were lost and no one was injured, but the damage…

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Fire at Aberdare Colliery. Stables and Coachhouse Destroyed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 December 1910 · page 2

An alarm of fire was raised from the Caledonian Coal Company's colliery at Aberdare about 9.30 o'clock on Monday night. The fire was discovered in an out…

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Colliery Explosion (By Telegraph). Adelaide

Singleton Argus · Thursday 8 December 1910 · page 2

A serious explosion of gas occurred at the Killngworth Colliery, South Australia, this morning. The mine is-now oil fire. No one was killed or hurt,…

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Seven Miners Killed. London

Singleton Argus · Thursday 8 December 1910 · page 4

Seven persons were killed to-day owing to the cage at the Pemberton Pit, Shiropshire, breaking away…

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