Matches in Mines. Maximum Penalty. Cessnock
Mr. E. Banfield, who appeared for the prosecution in cases when defendants were accused of taking matches into the Aberdare Central…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1925
1,542 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 43 of 78
Explosion In Colliery at North Rothbury Deputy Entombed And Man Rescued
The dangers attendant upon the miner's calling were once more brought into public prominence yesterday when the news was spread…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Terrific Colliery Explosion Deputy Entombed at Bothbury. No Hope of Rescue
As the result of a terrific explosion which occurred at Rothbury Colliery at about 1 a.m. yesterday, William Crisp an examining deputy, was entombed,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →British Miners. Industrial Outlook. Unity of Purpose. London, July 19
Mr. J. H. Thomas, M.P. speaking at Birmingham alluding to the miners' dispute, blamed the coal owners' provocative action. He declared…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Holiday at the Mines
Mr. A. Lewis, district treasurer of the Miners' Federation, stated that in answer to questions from the officers of various lodges, it had been decided…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Idle Mines. the Industry Paralysed
About 12,000 m[?] engaged in the [?] industry on the northern and southern coalfields have been thrown out of work as a result of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Gold Finds. in New Zealand River
Good finds of gold in the Kawarau River (N.Z.) have been reported during the past week. James Guyton picked up 16 ounces in pieces in two…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Safety in Mines. Protection of Witnesses. Sydney
At the Royal Commission, which is inquiring into the safety of mines, Mr. H. Menchin, representing the western miners, asked the chairman, Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Colliery Mechanics
The annual meeting of members of the Colliery Mechanics Mutual Protective Association Hunter River District will be held in St. Mary's…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Safe Working. in Coal Mines. Use of Naked Lights
Giving evidence before the Royal Commission inquiring into the safe and better working of the coal seams in this State, John Richards, a miner,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →New Greta Colliery
WIth regard to the difficulties existing at New Greta colliery over the dismissal of two men for filling dirt, and the dispute at Abermain…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Rothbury Disaster Ventilating the Mine
The work of searching for William Crisp the deputy, who is entpmbed in Rothbury mine, was to have been entered upon on Tuesday, but, after a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Rothbury Colliery. Work of Rescue Party Progress Slow
The men engaged in the rescue operations in Rothbury Colliery worked all through the night and continued to-day. Shifts are employed for the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →German Miners. Industrial Crises Developing. Refusal of Work. London, July 22
Reuter's Cologne correspondent states that the Dortmund Duisburg Wesel Esson and Munster Chambers of Commerce have telegraphed in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mine Accidents. Victorian Statistics
According to the annual report of the Victorian Coal Miners' Accidents Relief Board of 1924, tabled in the Legislative Assembly this week, the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →British Industry. Textiles and Mining. Dubious Position. London, July 22
A further big industrial dispute was mentioned in the House of Commons this afternoon, when Mr. B. Riley (Labour) drew attention to the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Colliery Mechanics. Lithgow Railway Mine
A conference took place between representatives of the miners of the Lithgow State mine lodge and the Colliery Mechanics' Association…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Breach of Coal Mines Act
David Walton pleaded guilty to a charge of having, on July 4th, committed a breach of the Coalmining Act. by doing something at the pit top…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Hetton-Bellbird Collieries
The report of Hetton-Bellbird Collieries, Ltd., for the year ended June 30 discloses a profit of £4962. With £10,100 brought forward £15,062 is…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Safe Working. in Coal Mines. Use of Naked Lights
Giving evidence before the Royal Commission inquiring into the safe and better working of the coal seams in this State, John Richards, a minor…
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