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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

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Coal Trade. Brightening in North

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 2

The northern coal trade since the beginning of the year has been remarkably good, and hopes are entertained in shipping circles that this…

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A Record Worked 76 Years in Mines

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 2

In a recent issue we published, among an instalment of British news items, the fact that Mr Daniel Mander, of Pontypridd, had retired…

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Shortage of Skips Complaint From Aberdare. Miners Allege Loss on Earnings. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 January 1929 · page 4

Claiming that skips were not being equally distributed, the miners at Aberdare Extended Colliery held a pit-head meeting this morning. The…

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Gold Mining

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 2

News has been received locally that Messrs. Burley and Ninness have disposed of their gold mining lease near Tucker's Creek on the…

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Miners' Lodge Officials

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 4

Kalingo Minors' "Lodge has elected the following officials: President, T. Hall: secretary, C. Jaggard; treasurer, W. Allen; local chock inspector,…

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Kalingo Miners' Lodge

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 8

At the election of officers for Kalingo Miners' Lodge the following were elected:—President T. Hall; secretary, C. Jaggard; treasurer, W…

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Colliery Idle Road Measurement. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 4

Aberdare Central Colliery was idle to-day. The wheelers held a meeting and expressed dissatisfaction at the measurement of their "roads."…

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Coal Industry. Premier Confers with Owners

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 6

A conference took place at the Premier's office yesterday between the Premier (Mr. Bavin) and representatives of the western and…

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Burning Crater Mine on Fire. Powder Magazine Blown Up

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 6

Serious bush fires are reported from many places in Victoria, and already much damage to property has been done…

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Bush Fires in Victoria Mine Ablaze in Village Terrifying Scenes

Singleton Argus · Friday 18 January 1929 · page 6

Serious bush fires are reported from many places in Victoria, and already much damage to property has been done…

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Coal Trade. Brightening in North

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 January 1929 · page 3

The northern coal trade since the beginning of the year has been remarkably good and hopes are entertained in shipping circles that this…

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Miners' Federation Mr. Hoars Reelected. President

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 January 1929 · page 9

Mr. "Bondy" Hoare has been reelected president of the northern branch of the Minors' Federation for 1929…

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Mine Employees Hospital Treatment. Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 January 1929 · page 1

That the colliery companies owed Cossnock Hospital £2500 under the Workmen's Compensation Act, was the statement of Mr. J. Brown…

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Mining Industry Hewing Rate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 January 1929 · page 8

At a meeting of the Miners' Delegate Board at Wollongong, it was decided to instruct the Parliamentary representatives that if the queston of…

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Miners' Grievances Complaints at Aberdare Extended. Alleged Delay

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 January 1929 · page 13

Miners at Aberdare Extended Colliery on Monday held a meeting and protested against the long delay in having grievances adjusted. The…

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MINERS' M's.P. Accept Reduced Pay. London, January 11

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 January 1929 · page 13

Members of Parliament representing the miners have agreed on a voluntary reduction of their allowance from the Miners Federation…

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Miner's Death. Back Broken by Fall of Coal

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 January 1929 · page 3

While working at the face in the John Darling Colliery at Belmont, on Monday, John King (45) living with his wife and three children at Maude…

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Coal Inquiry. Judge Thompson's Report, Prosecutions May Follow

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 January 1929 · page 11

The Chief Civic Commissioner stated that counsel's opinion had been obtained on the, report of Judge Thompson on the recent civic…

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Shortage of Skips Complaint Prom Aberdare. Miners Allege Loss on Earnings. Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 January 1929 · page 3

Claiming that skips were not being equally distributed the miners at Aberdare Extended Colliery held a pit-head meeting this morning. The…

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East Greta Colliery

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 4

A deputation representing the East Greta Miners' Lodge met Mr. W. F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., at Maitland, and asked that the position at East Greta…

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