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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1927

1,322 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 29 of 67

Trouble at Colliery

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 June 1927 · page 4

Trouble occurred at Neath Colliery this morning between a mechanic and the manager. Subsequently and the full lodge of mechanics…

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Fall of Coal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 June 1927 · page 4

Injuries to the back were received by W. Gray, miner, in the Glen Ayr colliery today, when ha was pinned down by, a fall, of coal. Gray was…

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Colliery Matters

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 June 1927 · page 2

Mr.R. Todd, a fitter, employed at New Greta Colliery, had the fingers on his left hand badly lacerated through being caught in a chain pully block whilst at work on Tuesday…

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Gold Claims. Rush at Donnebrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 June 1927 · page 2

Claims extending for several miles have been marked out in the vlelnity of Mr.T. Kllroy's mine, near Donnebrook, Victoria, Which has been…

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Gold Mining. Encouraging Development

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 June 1927 · page 3

Speaking on the gold mining industry in Australia, the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) said that the Ministry had made no decisions…

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Killed by Fall of Coal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 June 1927 · page 4

Keith Thomas King, a single man, aged 25 years, was fatally injured in his working place in Richmond Main Colliery yesterday afternoon. The…

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Letter to the Editor. Miners Federation. and a £250 Cheque

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 June 1927 · page 3

Sir,- It is a remarkable circumstance that when a brainless action on the part of the Miners' Federation executive fails, a vindictive attack is…

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Mine Accidents

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 4

Norman Reynolds (26), miner employed at Elrington Colliery, and residing at Aberdare Road, Aberdare, sustained injuries to the right hand…

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Popular Visitor to Colliery

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 5

By the courtesy of Mr. Ke[?] a group of visitors, including Messrs. Alfred O’Shea, Dan and G. Kearns, and M. O’Shea, visited the Central…

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Struck by Fall of Coal

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 9

While following his occupation of miner at Pelton Colliery on Wednesday, Michael Drummond was struck by a fall of coal, and received…

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Alfred O'Shea Sings To Miners

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 9

On Tuesday last, the noted tenor singer, Mr. Alfred O'Shea, visited the Aberdare Central Colliery, where he was shown over the workings of the…

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Struck it Rich. Gold Find at Dorrigo

The Scone Advocate · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 8

Reports indicate that the mine at Lower Bellsdown, 12 miles from Dorrigo, recently worked by T. Maher, but later taken over by a syndicate…

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Colliery Matters

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 6

Mr. R. Todd, a fitter, employed at New Grata Colliery, had the fingers on his left hand badly lacerated through being caught in a chain pully…

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Protest Sequel. Caledonian' Collieries' Offer

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 9

Caledonian Collieries Ltd. has stated a preparedness to transfer interest of 5 per rent, earned on electric light deposit fees, to…

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Ascot Gold Cup. Historic Race

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 9

Sir Abe Bailey is the proud possessor of the Ascot Gold cup, a trophy valued at 2500 for which the race was run on the old Health…

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Gold Yield. Queensland Shows Increase

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 9

The gold viold of Queensland for May was 3196 fine ounces, valued at £13,576, compared with 1393oz and £3917 for May, 1926. The increase…

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Australian Tenor. Sings to Aberdare Miners. Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 6

Alfred O'Shea, Australia's noted tenor, sang to miners at Aberdare Central Colliery pit bottom yesterday at crib hour…

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Northern Miners Will Attend A.l.p. Unity Conference

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 9

The Northern Miners Delegate Board has decided to accept the invitation received form the Federal secretary to the A.L.P. to be…

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Damages Awarded. Woman Struck by Piece of Coal

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 16

Before Judge Cohen, in the Sydney District Court. Jessie Lewis, of Roseville, claimed £400 damages from the Railway Commissioners…

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The Collieries. Work for Fortnightly Pay

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 June 1927 · page 8

On account of the King's Birthday holiday ten days constituted the full working period at the collieries on the Newcastle and South Maitland fields…

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