Rayensworth Coal Big Contracts on Verge of Completion South Australian Railway Requirements Singleton District to Reap Benefit The recent remarks made by the South Australian Premier, Mr Butler, relative to an anticipated drop in the price of coal in N. S. Wales, are particularly pertinent to our own district. It is now known that Mr Butler has been in close touch with Mr A. F. Thompson, of Singleton, for some time, and it is more than probable that in the early future an initial contract will be signed for the supply of 100,000 tons of Ravensworth coal at 14/ per ton, on rail
Singleton Argus · Saturday 17 November 1928 · page 6
Although a strict secrecy has been observed on this new venture, the cat has now been let out of the bag, and big developments are expected shortly…
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The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 8
For the pay to be drawn next Friday New Greta has 92 days, and Whitburn 3 days…
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The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 4
Mr, Genkins, president of the Ayrfield Miners' Lodge, and Mr. F. Farrell, secretary, interviewed Mr. W. F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., in connection…
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The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 3
The South Australian Premier (Mr. Butler) declared it was not correct, as indicated, that secret negetiations were proceeding…
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The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 1
For sonic considerable time past our coal trade has gradually bean declining. Some mines have been working intermittently; some have…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Matches in Mine. Abermain Employee Fined. Cessnock
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 8
For having taken matches into Abermain No. 2 colliery, contrary to the safety regulations of the mine, Harry Williams, an employee, was…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Ravensworth Coal. Big Contracts on Verge of Completion. South Australian Railway Requirements
The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 November 1928 · page 5
The recent remarks made by the South Australian Premier, Mr. Butler, relative to an anticipated drop in the price of coal in New South Wales, are…
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The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 November 1928 · page 5
As the outcome of an explosion of gas in the Balmoral Colliery, Q., on April 20, when Horace Abbott died from burns received, and Matthew…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fall of Coal. Bellbird Miner Injured. Cessnock
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 November 1928 · page 2
William Hutton, miner, 45, residing at Erelldourne-street, Cessnock, received injuries to his head when struck by a fall of coal at Bellbird…
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Singleton Argus · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 2
The South Australian Promier (Mr Butler) declared on Monday it was not correct, as indicated, that secret negotiations were proceeding between…
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Singleton Argus · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 2
In his report on the Civic Coal Commission, Judge Thomson makes scathing comments concerning various participants. His report states: "Many…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Miners' Wages; Government's Plans Do Not Mean Reduction
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 8
During question time in the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Baddeley asked the Premier (Mr. Bavin): whether he was aware that the elevators at…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Coal Contracts Judge Thomson's Scathing Report. Bribes Were Paid
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 4
Judge Thomson, the Royal Commissioner appointed to investigate ,the circumstances relating to City Council contracts,…
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The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 10
Mr. Butler, the Premier of South Maitland, has denied reports that negotiations had been proceeding for the purchase of coal fhom a colliery…
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The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 4
Having been associated with the coal-mining industry for 20 years, and being thoroughly acquainted and conversant with events over…
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The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 November 1928 · page 13
For the pay to be drawn next Friday New Greta has 9[?] days, and Whitburn 3 days…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Manager Fined. Explosion at Colliery
The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 November 1928 · page 6
As the outcome of an explosion of gas in the Balmoral Colliery, Q., on April 26, when Horace Abbott died from burns received, and Matthew…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Coal Contracts Mr. Butler's Denial
The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 November 1928 · page 14
The South Australian Premier (Mr. Butler) declared it was not correct, as indicated, that secret negotiations were proceeding…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Matches in Mine. Abermain Employee Fined. Cessnock
The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 November 1928 · page 14
For having taken matches into Abermain No. 2 Colliery, contrary to the safety regulations of the mine, Harry Williams, an employee, was…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Miners' Wages. Government's Plans Do Not Mean Reduction
The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 24 November 1928 · page 8
During question time in the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Baddeley asked the Premier (Mr. Bavin) whether he was aware that the elevators at…
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