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Mining & the mines, 1932

952 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 37 of 48

Hillend Colliery Discussion in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 7 October 1932 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly, on Wednesday the following discussion took place in regard, to the fire at Hillend Colliery:—…

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Black and Gold Victory Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 7 October 1932 · page 2

Next Monday night, in the Parish Hall, the Black and Gold victory ball will be held, and promises to be a brilliant function. This is an invitation…

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Mining Awards Ashtonfields Rate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 October 1932 · page 5

An application was made yesterday to the president of the Industrial Commission, Mr. Justice Browne, by the Maitland District…

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"Black" Ban. Miners' Favorite Weapon Cessnock, Tues

The Scone Advocate · Friday 7 October 1932 · page 1

The decision of Abermain No. 2 miners' lodge to declare a Cessnock doctor "black," recalls the many occasions the miners have used this, their…

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Railway Coal Contracts. Muswellbrook's Exclusion. Public Concern

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 7 October 1932 · page 1

The exclusion of the two Muswellbrook colliers from participation in this year's railway coal contracts has caused much…

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Wonthaggi Levy and Abermain Miners Mr. Hoare's Remarks Resented

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 7 October 1932 · page 5

Commenting on the statement of the President of the Northern Miners' Federation (Mr. T. Hoare) that in rejecting the proposed levy for the…

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Colliery Company Charged With Having Failed to Pay Award Wages. Medical Fees Deducted From Wages

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 7 October 1932 · page 9

A case which had a particular interest for members ol the mining industry was heard at the Kurri Kurri Police Court this week, when Edgar…

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Coal and Basic Wage Reductions. Ald. Morris Says Reduction Should Be Passed on

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 7 October 1932 · page 1

At Wednesday's meeting of the council Ald. Morris complained that the council had not passed on to the ratepayers the benefits of the…

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Mine Subsidences

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 October 1932 · page 2

The annual report of the Mines Subsidence Board shows that there is an [?]ted surplus of £[?]746. Last year two claims for damages…

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Hebburn Colliery Full Time This Week WESTON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 October 1932 · page 7

Hebburn No, 1 has worked full time this week, giving one shift three days and the second two to date. Yesterday being pay Friday…

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Three Injured Fall of Earth in Mine

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 October 1932 · page 3

Three miners were injured when a fall a earth [?]urred at the Horseshoe mine, Kaigoorlie. The injured men are Joo Vulich…

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Gold Standard Return Deprecated LONDON, Out, 7

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 October 1932 · page 1

The Conservative Conference passed a resolution deprecating a return to the gold standard, and urging that the Government should…

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Increased Trade in Coal Mines

Singleton Argus · Monday 10 October 1932 · page 1

Richmond Main, Pelaw Main, and Stanford Main collieries worked 10 days each for the pay distributed on Friday, the first time for a long…

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Sent to Gaol For Stealing Coal NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 October 1932 · page 1

For stealing 5 cwt, of coal, valued at 3/9, from the railway, John Joseph Ryan (27), labourer, was sent to gaol for seven days, by Mr. Harrison…

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Olla Podrida Good Gold Mining

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 11 October 1932 · page 4

With a staff of only 46, the miners at the Golden Dawn at Owhyroa (New Zealand) usually mine between 300 tons and 400 tons of ore and have it…

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No Finality. Coal Miners and Local Employment

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 11 October 1932 · page 1

Contrary to expectations the seniority question among the Muswellbrook Coal Company's mine employees has not yet been…

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Colliery Accidents

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 11 October 1932 · page 2

Albert Taylor, 30, a wheeler, of Paxton, fractured his left leg and injured his right foot while working at stanford No. 2 Colliery yesterday…

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Elrington Colliery

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 11 October 1932 · page 3

Elrington Colliery has been idle for a week because of a dispute over conditions. A satisfactory arrangement was arrived at on Sunday, and the…

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Mine Accidents

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 October 1932 · page 2

Albert Taylor, so a wheeler of paxton fractured his left leg and injured his right foot while working at stanford Main No.2 Colllery. Glendon…

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Miner Dies In Richmond Main Colliery

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 11 October 1932 · page 3

Ernest Callaghan, 44, a miner, of, Aberdare Street, Kurri, collapsed and died in Richmond Mala Colliery this morning…

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