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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1932

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Cessnock to the Fore Anniversary Day at Nelson's Bay. Miners Beat Greeks in Tug-o-war

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 1

At the Nelson's Bay regatta on Anniversary Day, Cessnock was well to the fore as prize-winners. Mr. George Ray's launch ran second…

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Stewarts Brook Goldfield. Forty Years Back

The Scone Advocate · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 2

We are indebted to Mr. J. D. Ninness, of Stewarts Brook, a practical und experienced miner, for a report on the Upper Hunter mining area…

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Coal Bounty

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 4

The Premier (Mr. J. T. Lang), speaking at the Loan Council meeting, declared that he had no intention of…

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GRETA Council Meeting Coal Contracts Greta

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 6

The regular meeting of the Greta Council was held in the Council Cambers on Wednesday evening. The Mayor, Aid. J. Proudfoot,…

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Abermain Colliery Accident Injuries to Head

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 3

Stanley Pond (29), a blacksmith's striker, employed at the Abermain No.3 colliery, and living at Johnstreet, Abermain suffered injuries to…

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Oil From Coal Miners to See Premier

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 2

A deputation consisting of the General President of the Miners' Federation (Mr D. Rees), the General Secretary (Mr A. Tecce), members of the…

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SHOT - Firer Fined Stemmed with Coal

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

Two brethers were on opposite sides at East Maitland Court of Petty Sessions to - day George Henry Beatty was charged…

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Coal Trade Weekly Total NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 3

The quantity of each including bankers, shipped at Newcastle during the week for places beyound the State was 30,828 tons, of which 4452 tons…

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Gold Stocks French Holdings Large Increase London, Feb. 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 1

Th "Evening Standard" says during the last four months India has shipped £33,724,000 worth of gold to England…

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Heavy Gold Shipments France's Stocks Increase

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 1

The "Evening Standard" states that during the last four months India shipped worth of gold to England. This was subsequently…

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B.H.P. Mines and Seamen's Dispute John Darling Miners Continue Working

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 3

The instruction Usual by the Miners' Central Council that men employed at the B.H.P. mines should discontinue working as a means of…

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B.H.P. Mines and Seamen's Dispute John Darting Miners Continue Working

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 5

The instruction Issued by the Miners' Central Council that men employed at the B.H.P. mines should discontinue working as a means of…

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After Gold

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 2

Mr. A. Wade, of Wauchope, with a party of friends, is down to spend a month camping at Nobby's (says the Port Macquarie "News.") During…

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How the Mines Worked

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 5

Only two colli[?]ries in the north Maitland Main and New Lambton worked full time during the fortnight ended Saturday last. Particulars of…

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How the Mines Worked

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 3

Only two collieries in the north Maitland Main and New Lambtion worked full time during the fortnight ended Saturday last Particulars…

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Two Charges Deputy Before Court Mine Inspection Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 5

Matthew Wilson, a deputy employed at Millfield Colliery, appeared at the Cessnock Court of Petty Sessions to-day, on…

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Oil From Coal Claims of New Process Modest Experiments Made at Cessnock Years Ago

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 1

In Saturday's daily papers appears an account of experiments made in London the previous week in the extraction of oft from coal…

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The Muswellbrook Chronicle Tuesday, February 9, 1932. Baerami Shale Mines. Town Subdivision. Plans Before Shire Council

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 February 1932 · page 2

Plans of the proposed subdivision of a township site at Baerami, near the shale mines, were again before Friday's meeting of the…

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Steamer's Coal on Fire

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 February 1932 · page 2

When the Huddart, Parker steamer Ulimaroa was about 100 miles off Sydney Heads smoke was noticed issuing from one of the hatches…

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Coal Output Lithgow Mines Busy LITHGOW

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 February 1932 · page 2

Despite the fact that there is a stump in the coal trade in most parts of the State, two collieries at Lithgow are turning out more coal daily…

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