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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1928

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Miners' Officers. Muswellbrook and St. Heliers

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 3 July 1928 · page 2

The following have been elected office-bearers of the Muswellbrook and St. Heliers' Lodges for the ensuing term:—…

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Coal Mines Regulations

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 July 1928 · page 6

A court of coal mines regulations will be held at the East Maitland Courthouse, on Wednesday, July 18. His Honor, Judge White, has been…

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Mining Industry Position in the North. Seven Collieries Closed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 July 1928 · page 5

Mr. D. McNeill, secretary to the Miners' Federation, stated that he had been making some inquiries regarding the position of the industry…

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Increased Wage. Granted to Metaliferous Miners. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 July 1928 · page 7

The Deputy industrial commissioner, Mr. Kavanagh, to-day increased the rates of metaliferous miners under the State award by sixpence a…

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Tinner Hunter Miners

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 July 1928 · page 6

The following representative miners have been elected office-bearers of the Muswellbrook and St. Hellers lodges for the ensuing terms:—…

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Glen Ayr Miners' Lodge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 July 1928 · page 6

A meeting of the Glen Ayr Miners' Lodge will be hold at the usual place to-morrow (Friday), at 10 a.m. The business is important…

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The Tin Industry Miners' Award Increased

Singleton Argus · Thursday 5 July 1928 · page 2

Deputy Industrial Commissioner Kavanagh, who delivered judgment today which increased the rates of metalliferous minors under the State award…

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Gloucester. Gold at Upper Bowman

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 July 1928 · page 4

Mr. J. Albury and party, working at the Federation mine at Upper Bowman, put through a crushing a few days ago, and obtained 41…

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Hidden Gold. France's Hoarded Coins. London, July 4

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 July 1928 · page 7

Crowds are thronging the Bank of France the exchange pre-war gold coins for paper francs under the new valuation…

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Colliery to Resume

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 4

Work la to be resumed as early as possible at Wallarah Colliery. The pit has been idle for several weeks owing to trouble the arose in…

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British Coal for South Australia. Cheaper Than Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 6

The South Australian Premier (Mr. Butler), when asked whether there was any foundation for the rumour that the Government had…

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Most Costly Dwelling in the World. Door Knobs of Gold

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 7

A twelve-storey apartment house on Fifth Avenue. New York, known as "the house of the gold door knobs," has been purchased by Mr. Benjamin…

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Ayrfield Collieries

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 July 1928 · page 6

A conference tool place in Sydney yesterday in connection with the Ayrfield Nos. 1 and 2 Collieries, Messrs. I. Hoare and J. Connell…

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Imported Coal Action by South Australia. Coal Owners' Comment

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 July 1928 · page 2

Mr. C. M. M'Donald chairman of the Northern Collieries Association, had something to say regarding the action of the South Australia…

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Tenders for Railway Coal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 July 1928 · page 6

Mr. W. F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., has been advised by the secretary of the Railway Commissioners that tenders for the supply of coal to the…

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Gloucester. Gold at Upper Bowman

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 July 1928 · page 8

Mr. J. Albury and party, working at the Federation mine at Upper Bowman, put through a crushing a few days ago, and obtained 41…

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Increased Wage. Granted to Metaliferous Miners. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 July 1928 · page 7

The Deputy Industrial Commissioner, Mr. Kavanagh, to-day increased the rates of metaliferous miners under the State award by sixpence a…

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Price of Coal. South Australia Fleeced. Premier's Threat

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 July 1928 · page 9

The South Australian Premier (Mr. Butler) said that the ever-increasing cost of coal had caused the Government concern…

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Golden Horseshoe Mine. Advance for Pressing Liabilities. London, July 1

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 July 1928 · page 2

The "Financial Mows" says that the directors of the Golden Horseshoe Estates have arranged with the Transvaal Agency Ltd., to advance £20,000…

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Mine Disaster Sixty Men Gassed. Agonising Scenes in France. London, July 1

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 July 1928 · page 12

A fire occurred in the shaft of the Rochclamclicie Colliery at St. Etienne, in France, and caused a violent explosion in the mine…

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