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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1930

1,666 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 49 of 84

Coal Prices. Savings to Industry. £900,000. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 June 1930 · page 5

It is estimated that the reduction in coal prices will mean a saving of £900,000 to industries in the State in the year, and the saving to the…

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Aberdare Collieries

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 June 1930 · page 4

The combined committee or the three Aberdare Minors' Lodges last night decided to request the district officers to convene a rank and file…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Fall of Coal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 June 1930 · page 4

Caught by the fall of coal at New Greta Colliery yesterday, George Nellson, of Branxton, sustained a badly lacerated right leg. He was…

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An Increase. Queensland Gold Yield

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 June 1930 · page 6

Returns furnished by the Mines Department disclose an increase in the gold yield of Queensland for May, compared with the same months last…

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Big Orders for Coal. Increasing Prosperity

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 June 1930 · page 2

It is estimated that the reduction in coal prices will mean a saving of £900,000 to industry in this State. The saving to the Government will total…

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The Coal Outlook. Railway Orders. Tenders to Be Called

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 June 1930 · page 1

There was general rejoicing when it became known that the notices issued to 65 employees at St. Heliers' Colliery were withdrawn, pending developments…

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The Seniority Question Will There be Trouble? Abebdare Miners' Lodge May Be Served with Writ

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 June 1930 · page 5

It Is probable that the officials of tile Aberdare Lodge may strike trouble over its action in regard to the seniority…

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Accident at Colliery

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 June 1930 · page 6

Mr. W. Ad[?]son, a resident of [?]llison-street, Cessnock, a surface hand, employed at Ayrfield Colliery, No. 1, was injured whilst at work at…

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Coal Prices. Government's Rebate. 1/6 a Ton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 June 1930 · page 8

The State Government has completed arrangements with the Railway Department for the granting of a rebate towards securing a reduction in…

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A Man of Kent. Ex-hunter Man's Great Enterprise. Development of Coal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 June 1930 · page 10

There was a strong, wise man in Kent (says the "Efficlency Magazine"). He worked like a Titan to make Kent prosperous: Richard…

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Gold Mining. Prospecting on Upper Bowman. Gloucester

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 June 1930 · page 8

Gold is still being get in payable quantities at Copeland. A few days ago 60 ounces was brought to Gloucester from a new…

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Gold and Optimism

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 June 1930 · page 4

In view of our casual quotation in Saturday's issue of Dean Inge's slashing attack upon optimists, it seems rather a coincidence that our…

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Coal and the Chemist

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 June 1930 · page 3

Canada is an export in power production. She is harnessing her rivers, electrifying her industries, mechanising her systems of agriculture, and…

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Coal Freight Reductions Details Made Available

Singleton Argus · Monday 16 June 1930 · page 1

Details of the reductions in Government charges on coal and coke in the Northern and Southern districts, to operate for 14 months, from June 2,…

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Price of Coal. the Government's Part. Much Dissatisfaction. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 June 1930 · page 5

Considerable dissatisfaction is expressed in coal and industrial circles at the gross result of the assistance which the…

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The Coal Outlook. Position of Muswellbrook Collieries. Railway Orders

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 17 June 1930 · page 2

The "Muswellbrook Chronicle" says:— There wa general rejoicing when a became known that the notices issued…

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Coal Trade. Government's Rebate

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 17 June 1930 · page 1

The State Treasurer (Mr. Stevens) has completed arrangements with the Railway Department for the granting of a Government rebate towards…

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Hebburn No. 2 Miners' Lodge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 June 1930 · page 4

At a meeting of the Hebburn No 3 Miners Lodge, Mr. J. Mills was elected president; Mr. J. Logan, secretary and Mr. R. Stewart, treasurer…

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No New Members Suggestion for Miners' Federation

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 17 June 1930 · page 4

The combined meeting of the Aberdare Lodges carried a resolution at its meeting on Sunday that the Miners' Federation books be closed…

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Search for Gold Many Qualified Prospectors Engaged

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 June 1930 · page 2

More than 300 fully qualified prospectors are at present engaged searching for gold, and a further 300 are to be taken on to investigate reefs…

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