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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1928

1,537 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 59 of 77

Aid to Mining Prospectors

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 2 October 1928 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly last week Mr. Horsington asked in view of the fact that the present system of aid to prospectors is not having the…

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Coal Industry. Federation to Premier. Another Conference

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 2 October 1928 · page 6

The Premier (Mr. Bavin.) has received from the Coal Employees' Federation the letter giving the reasons why the Federation rejected the…

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Coal Exports. Heavy Decrease at Newcastle Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 October 1928 · page 5

During September last 175,800 tons of coal were exported, a decrease of 558,041, compared with the corresponding month of 1927…

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Coal Contracts. 1,300,000 for the Railways

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 2 October 1928 · page 1

Tenders were accepted by the Railway Commissioners on Friday for the supply of over 1,300,000 tons of coal for the year commencing October 1…

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King Coal. and Prince Petrol. Would Fuel Problem. London

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 2 October 1928 · page 7

The Marquis of Reading presided at the third world. Conference on Fuel, which was opened at the Imperial Institute to-day, and was attended by…

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Alleged Bribery City Council Coal Contracts. Counsel Addressing SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 October 1928 · page 5

The Commission of Inquiry into the brbiery charges in connection with the City Council coal contracts, was resumed…

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Coal Crisis. Mr. Bavin's Proposal. Miners Talk of Fight. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 October 1928 · page 5

The miners take up the attitude that Mr. Bavin has thrown down the gauntlet in the matter of the reduction of wages of colliery employees…

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Stop Press Unemployed Miners. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 October 1928 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon the Minister for Works, in reply to Mr. W.F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., said that the Government would do…

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East Greta Mine Definitely Closed Down

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 October 1928 · page 6

Mr. Chaffey, Minister for Mines, announced in the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon, that after full consideration of all the facts…

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New Guinea Gold. Nugget Worth £500

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 October 1928 · page 2

More than 12,000 ounces of gold were brought to Sydney by passengers on the Montoro, which arrived on Tuesday…

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Alleged Bribery City Coal Contract Inquiry. Woof's Evidence. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 October 1928 · page 5

Addressing the Commissioner inquiring into the allegations of bribery in connection with the City Council coal contracts, Mr. Markell, for the…

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Coal Crisis. Premier's Appeal for Support. "Great Confidence Trick." Mr. Lang's Charge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 October 1928 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday afternoon heated scenes were witnessed, when at the request of Opposition members, last week, the Premier sanctioned a debate on the Government's proposals to…

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Smaller Coal Contracts Miners Dismissed at Muswellbrook

Singleton Argus · Thursday 4 October 1928 · page 3

Coal contracts- allotted by the Railway Department to Muswellbrook collieries for the year show a considerable roduction on the allotments for last…

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Unemployed Miners

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 October 1928 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday the Minister for Works, in reply to Mr. W.F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., said that the Goverment would do…

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Miners' Ballot

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 October 1928 · page 6

Yesterday was the date fixed for the taking of the bailot of members of the Minors' Federation to confirm Or reject the decisions of the recent…

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Cessnock Colliery Old Employees Receive Notice. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 October 1928 · page 2

After periods of service for 10 and 14 years, two employees of Cessnock No. 2 Colliery, a fireman and engine driver, have received 14 days notice…

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Gold in New Guinea

Singleton Argus · Thursday 4 October 1928 · page 2

News of the discovery of a now and more promising reef in New Guinea was brought to Sydnoy on Tuesday by a party, of mining., who arrivod "on…

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The Coal Industry .Premier's Fighting Speech

Singleton Argus · Thursday 4 October 1928 · page 2

The Premier (Mr Bavin) appealed to the /Legislative Assembly on Tuesday to discuss the Government's coal pro.posals. . '' God .knows I am not…

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The Miners. No Food Relief for Strikers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 October 1928 · page 3

A communication has been received by members of Parliament representing the northern coalfields in relation to a request for food relief for…

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Coal Commission Mr. Bramston Wishes to Be Examined. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 October 1928 · page 7

A mild Sensation occurred at the Civie Coal Contracts. Commission this morning when ex-Alderman Bramston said he was willing to be…

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