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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1930

1,666 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 37 of 84

M[?]llbrook Colliery Makes a Record

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 8

Just now, when mostly all we read about coal are troubles—and certainly all we are experiencing in this district—it is pleasing to read that…

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Our Coal Resources. Splendid Display

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 2

Considerable interest was manifested in the fine exhibits of coal by the Muswellbrook Coal Co., Ltd., and the St. Heliers Colliery. Excellent samples of…

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Colliery Owners Meet Decline to Give Their Views. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 6

The Northern Collieries Association held a meeting this morning, at which it is believed the owners discussed the date of the re-opening of the mines…

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The Mines Likely to Open After Easter

Singleton Argus · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 7

It is considered likely that, in view of the decision of the Miners' Federation to continue the struggle, the owners will now finalise plans for the…

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Lifted "Black" Ban on Hotels Stanford Merthyr Miners

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 3

Stanford Merthyr No. 1 Miners' Lodge at a meeting Wednesday decided to lift the "black" embargo placed on the four hotels in the town…

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Cost of Working Rothbury Mine Mr. Weaver Quotes Figures

Singleton Argus · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 1

Interesting figures relating to the working of Rothbury by the Government were given in the Legis y £481 over the full period, but the Minister for Mines (Mr Weaver), in reply to Mr Booth. They disclose that the expenses in operating the mine (excluding…

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Maitland Craft Unions No Support From Miners' Federation. Mr. Morton's Statement

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 3

In view of reported statements being made to the effect that "The Craft Unions had received financial support from the Miners' Federation…

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Craft Unions "No Support From Miners' Funds." Statement by Mr. Morton

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 5

Statements to the effect that the craft unions had received financial support from the Miners' Federation funds are strenuously denied by Mr…

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Owners Meet the Coal Situation. Declined To Comment SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 5

The Northern Collieries' Association held a meeting this morning at which it is believed they discussed the date of the…

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The True Reason for Rejection Miners Will Not Be Blugeoned into Acceptance

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 5

An official who attended the meeting of the Abermain miners on Tuesday, when the proprietors' terms of starting work was turned down so…

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Oil From Coal. Standard Oil Company's Proposals. Cessnock's Claims. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 5

At Cessnock Council last night, Alderman Pryor drew attention to the interview in London between Mr. Fenton and…

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Coal By-products Proposed Establishment of Works. Fresh Move Being Made

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 5

Much has been heard from time to time concerning the possibility of the establishment of coal by-product works in the Cessnock…

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Coal By-Products

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1930 · page 6

Mr. W. F. O'Hearn, M.L.A., will accompany the Assistant Minister for Customs (Mr Forde) to-morrow on his proposed visit to Cessnock in…

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Coal Commission Attorney-general's Statement

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1930 · page 2

In the Legislative Council the Attorney-General (Mr. Boyce) made a Ministerial statement regarding the report of the Coal Commission…

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"Too Weak." Miners' Leaders Criticised. Explanation of Mechanics' Secretary

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 April 1930 · page 6

Mr. H. C. Morton, general secretary of the Colliery Mechanics' Association, when in Sydney yesterday received a telegram from Mr. A…

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The Collieries. No Fresh Developments. Owners' Offer

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 5

There have been no fresh developments in connection with the mining trouble, and no further action will be taken by the proprietors…

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Paxton Miners. Manager's Offer Rejected

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 2

The manager's offer of work was considered at a largely attended meeting of Paxton miners on Sunday, Mr. J. Palmer presided, and the district…

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Seventeen Killed. Explosion in Colliery. Tacoma, (Washington) April 12

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 5

A terrific gas explosion, 500 feet underground, in the Carbonade coalmine, killed 17 miners to-night. Ten of the ladies were recovered three…

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The Mines. Owners and Victimisation. Mr. McDONALD'S STATEMENT

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 2

Prominent members of the Miners' Perforation having made representations regarding the victimisation question, Mr. C.M. McDonald…

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Coal By-products Important Announcement. Acting Minister for Cutoms at Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 5

An important announcement by the Acting Minister for Customs (Mr. Forde), was made at Cessnock on Sunday to a…

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