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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1928

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The Miners. No Food Relief for Strikers

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 October 1928 · page 8

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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New Guinea Gold. Nugget Worth £500

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 October 1928 · page 3

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

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Northern Portland Cement and Coal Co., Ltd

Singleton Argus · Saturday 6 October 1928 · page 8

For some years past there has been a movement to intorest the people of northern N.S. Wales towards developing their own industries and thereby aiding…

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Coal Exports. Heavy Decrease at Newcastle Newcastle

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 October 1928 · page 16

During September last 175,890 tons of coal were exported, a decrease of 58,041, compared ?with the corresponding month of 1927…

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Coal Commission Mr. Bramston Wishes to Be Examined. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 October 1928 · page 4

A mild sensation occurred at the Civic Coal Contracts Commission this morning when ex-Aldermnn Bramston said he was willing to be…

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Water As Fuel Brazilian's Claim. Coal Out of Date. London, Sept. 27

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 October 1928 · page 12

Walter Von Hohenau, a Brazilian scientist, informed the Fuel Power Conference that after 30 years' research, he had discovered a method…

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

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 October 1928 · page 7

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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On the Coalfields Many Bush Fires. Collieries in Danger

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 October 1928 · page 8

The coalfields were swept by the full force of the fierce westerly gale, and were enveloped throughout the day in dust and dense smoke from…

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Coal Inquiry. the Position Altered. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 October 1928 · page 5

When the Civic Coal Inquiry was resumed to-day, Mr. Shand said the happenings of the past few days had altered the position considerably…

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Mining Industry Two Collieries Close Down

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 9 October 1928 · page 2

Two more collieries in the Maitland district, Glen Ayr and Ayrfield No. 2, have closed down. About 200 men will bo affected…

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Dishonest Miners—manipulate Coal Tokens

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 October 1928 · page 8

Before Mr. H. Farrington, P.M., at Lithgow Court, Charles Griffiths and James Eiramor, two miners employed at the State mine, were charged with…

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Coal Industry. Government's Scheme. No Decision by Northern Miners

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 October 1928 · page 6

The conference of representatives of northern mining unions, which met in Sydney on Friday at Rawson Chambers to consider the proposals of the…

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Coal Situation

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 9 October 1928 · page 2

In connection with the efforts being made by the Premier (Mr. Bavin) to stabilise the coal industry by bringing down the price of coal by about 5…

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Railway Coal Supplies

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 October 1928 · page 8

Mr. Booth asked the following question in the House: In view of the fact that tenders closed yesterday for the supply of coal to the railways and…

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The Coal Industry

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 October 1928 · page 5

The Minister for Labour and Industry. Mr. Farrar, paid a visit to Maitland to-day, and discussed matters in connection with the coal position,…

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The Coal Crisis (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 October 1928 · page 2

Sir,—It is a just cause for wonder that the majority of workers in the mining industry show by their apathetic attitude forwards problems…

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"North for the North" Portland Cement and Coal Co.ltd

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 9 October 1928 · page 2

For some years past there has been a movement to interest the people of northern N.S. Wales towards developing their own industries and thereby…

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Colliery Idle. Dispute at Richmond Main

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 October 1928 · page 4

Richmond Main colliery has been idle for a fortnight over a dispute between the management and the wheelers concerning the numbering…

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East Greta Miners' Lodge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 October 1928 · page 6

The quarterly meeting of the East Greta Miners' Lodge will be held in Coulton's Hall, East Greta, to-morrow (Thursday), at 10.30 a.m. The…

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Coal Contracts Railway Commissioners Defended

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 October 1928 · page 3

The Premier Mr. Bavin), in the Legisiative Assembly, said that the Government would not direct the Railway Commissioners what coal…

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