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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1926

1,671 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 82 of 84

Alleged Capital Offence Bestial Attack on Woman Near Colliery. Accused Committed to Stand His Trial

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 14 December 1926 · page 4

At the Cessnock Police Court this morning, James McBurnie, on remand, was charged with having, on November 12, committed a serious…

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Goldfields Murder. Clarke Claims Reward

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 December 1926 · page 4

Evan Clarke, formerly licensee of the Cornwall Hotel, Boulder, who was granted a free pardon after having been charged with hoing an accessory after…

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Kurri Mines

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 December 1926 · page 4

The "No work to-morrow" whistle sounded from Pelaw Main colliery last evening. Richmond Main is working, and Stanford Merthyr…

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Abermain Miners' Lodge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 December 1926 · page 4

The ballot in connection with the election of officers and committee for Abermain No. 1 Miners' Lodge resulted:—President, A. Eado;…

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East Greta Miners

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 December 1926 · page 4

A meeting of the East Greta Miners Lodge will be held in Coulton's Hall, this evening, at 6.30 o'clock…

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Hebburn No. 2 Miners

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 December 1926 · page 4

Following are results of the ballot for executive positions in Hebburn No. 2 Miners' Lodge for the next six months:—For president, J. Mills…

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Mine Fatality. Inquest at Cessnock. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 December 1926 · page 4

At the Cessnock Court House this morning, the District Coroner. Mr. George Brown, J.P., held an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding…

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Idle Collieries. Aberdare South. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 December 1926 · page 5

Aberdare South Colliery is idle to-day. Last night, while bricks were being lowered down the mine, three skips escaped from the pit top and…

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Where Coal Is Precious

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 17 December 1926 · page 4

—These women have to make fuel out of ccal dust and clay to get warmth for Christmas, in the poorer distriois in England…

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Mining Fatality Fall of Coal at Aberdare District Coroner's Inquest Verdict of Accidental Death

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 December 1926 · page 9

Before the , District Coroner (Mr. George Brown), at the Cessnock Courthouse yesterday, an inquiry was held into the circumstances…

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South Grata Colliery

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 December 1926 · page 6

South Greta Comery, Ltd., shows a loss for the year ended September 30 of [?] A sum of [?] has has been written off fixed assets,…

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Whitburn Miners' Lodge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 December 1926 · page 6

The following is the result of the ballot for district officers of the C.E.F. taken by Whitburn Lodge:—President, Mr. R. Prideaux 60. Mr…

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Oldest Mine in Europe

Singleton Argus · Saturday 18 December 1926 · page 6

The oldest pit in operation in Europe, perhaps in the world, the Desch salt mine in Transylvannia, has caved in. Its first shaft was sunk by the Romans…

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Coal Export. Shipments From Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 December 1926 · page 4

The quantity of coal shipped at Newcastle during the week was 87,759 tons of which 60,561 tons re-presented shipments for…

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Coal Export. Shipments From News

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 December 1926 · page 9

The quantify of coal shipped at Newcastle last week for places o[?]ond the State amounted to 85,[?] tons, of which 44,155 tons…

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Labour's May Day Miners Exclusive Holiday."

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 December 1926 · page 9

The council of the Northern District May Day committee meeting at Speers' Point was attended by Messrs. J. Kellock [?]in the [?]air and…

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Heavy Decrease Queensland Gold [?]Ield

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 December 1926 · page 9

For the eleven months ended on November 30 the Queensland gold yield was 7776 fine [?] valued at £33,030 or a decrease of 35, 219oz and…

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Mine Fatality. Inquest at Cessnock. Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 December 1926 · page 4

At the Cessnock Court House this morning the District Coroner. Mr. George Brown, J.P. held an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding…

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Christmas Amnesty. Plea for Miners. London, Dec. 11

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 December 1926 · page 12

Following up Labour requests 10 Mr. Baldwin yesterday to release coal strikers who had been imprisoned for breaches of the peace,…

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Mining Disputes. Resumption of Conference

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 December 1926 · page 10

At the conclusion of Friday's ses-sion of the Coal Tribunal. Mr. T. Hoare, northern district president of the Miners' Federation, conferred with…

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