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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1933

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"Labor Daily" Mr. Lang Criticised Bellbird Miners Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 June 1933 · page 5

The aggregate meeting of miners, Hold at Bellbird last night, endorsed the decision of the Kurri, Abermain, and Cessnock meetings, and the…

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Mine Fatality Death from Injuries Well-known Man Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 June 1933 · page 5

William Neems, who sustained extensive Injuries to his pelvis when a prop fell on him at Elrington Colliery on Tuesday,…

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Fuel From Coal British Concern Prospers Rapid Progress

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 June 1933 · page 8

In view of recent efforts to finance the restarting of operations on the Newnes shale-oil field (N.S.W.). on which a sum of…

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Coal Export Newcastle Shipments 41,057 Tons Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 June 1933 · page 3

During the week 41,057 tons of coal were shipped at Newcastle for places beyond the State, of which 3028 tons represented overseas bunkers. For the…

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QUIRINDI Mining Activities Prospectors Busy Quirindi

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 June 1933 · page 5

Much activity in mining circles is being displayed at Hanging Rock and in the Nundle district. At Hanging Rock, the Golden…

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Miners' Funds Adamstown Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 June 1933 · page 6

The fifth meeting, held in the Northern District in connection with the subject of "Labour Daily" finance took place at Adamstown…

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Coal Thefts Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 June 1933 · page 5

For stealing coal from waggons on the coal line at Tighe's Hill, on Friday, Aldred Roland hughes (20), and Bernard Arthur Dillon (25),…

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The Mines Work for Fortnight

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 26 June 1933 · page 3

Particulars of the working times of the collieries, as furnished in Newcastle are as follows:— Maitland Main, John Darling,…

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Unemployed Camp Find Another Nugget of Gold

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 June 1933 · page 2

W. A. Kollofche, who, 12 days ago accidentally dup up a nugget worth £60, scratched the bare surface of his little claim at the Mt. Crawford (South…

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Alleged Breach of Mines Regulation a Question of Explosives Elrinoton Miner Fined

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 June 1933 · page 3

A charge of taking explosives, other than those provided by the owner, into a mine was preferred against Henry Kennewell at Cessnock Court to-day…

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Opening Night Blue and Gold Club Successful Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 June 1933 · page 4

The Blue and Gold Social Club, sponsored by supporters of Maitland Rugby League Football, opened its season in the Town…

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Assyrian King's Unexpected Win at Kensington Dust in Mine Compensation Claim Medical Evidence Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 28 June 1933 · page 5

Claiming compensation from the Caledonian Collieries, Ltd., in respect of illhealth alleged tohave been caused him while working…

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Elrington Colliery Idle Shotfirer Disrated

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 29 June 1933 · page 3

Elrington Colliery was [?] to day. It is understood that a shortfirer was disrated by the management yesterday, and this morning the men…

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Ride on Buffers Adventurous Youths "To See Mines" Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 June 1933 · page 7

The adventures of three Sydney boys, out to see life, were out short early this morning. When a goods train reached…

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Our Coal Exports

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 June 1933 · page 5

Australia exported 8,183,505 tons of coal last year. This State was the largest exporter; it sent away just on six million tons…

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Miners' Meetings "Labor Daily" Control

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 June 1933 · page 2

The last of the series of eight aggregate meetings held by miners on the Maitland Newcastle coalfields was held at Swansea last night. When…

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NeW Zealand Gold Rush

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 June 1933 · page 5

According to a message from Wellington (N.Z;), highly optimistic reports have been received concerning gold prospecting at Cromwell…

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Elrington Mine Again Idle To-day CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 30 June 1933 · page 5

The employees of Elrington Colliery took exception yesterday to the disrating of a fireman, and it was decided not to work…

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Gold Find in New Zealand London Support

Singleton Argus · Friday 30 June 1933 · page 1

Highly optimistic reports have been recived concerning gold prospecting at Cromwell Central, Otago (N.Z.). As a result there has been a rush of…

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CURRENCY Gold Standard Return Urged London. June 30

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 July 1933 · page 1

The World Conference's work is still overshadowed by problems of currency stabilisation. European countries, with currencies…

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