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Mining & the mines, 1933

933 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 9 of 47

CANCELLED Mining Lease

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 March 1933 · page 4

It is announced in the "Government Gazette" that the cancellation of the lease held by Charles George Milton Capp, portion ML 12,…

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An Amalgamation Muswellbrook Coal Companies

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 14 March 1933 · page 2

As a result of negotiations which have been in progress for some time, arrangements have been come to for an amalgamation of the businesses of the…

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Mine on Fire Grave Fears Felt

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 March 1933 · page 8

Grave fears are felt concerning a serious fire which broken out in the Southern Cross Colliery in the Bundamba district (Q.). All work in…

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AMALGAMATED. Muswellbrook and St. Heliers' Coal Companies

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 14 March 1933 · page 1

During the past week the directors of the Muswellbrook Coal Co., Ltd., and St. Heliers Coal Co., Ltd., finalised…

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Gold Find Claims, Pegged Out. GRENFELL

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 March 1933 · page 1

Following the discovery of gold by three youths near an old reef some days age, the whole countryside in the viciulty of the roof has been…

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Oil From Coal Work for Miners Hopeful Forecast Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 March 1933 · page 2

A gleam of hope for the coal industry is contained in a statement made at a meeting of the Institution of Surveyors last night when Mr.J…

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Oil From Coal Wonderful Results Predicted

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 15 March 1933 · page 3

At a general meeting of the Institution of Surveyors of New South Wales, held in Sydney last night, Mr J. H. Cardew said that if the…

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Suspect Coal Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 March 1933 · page 7

Charged in the police court to-day with having in his possession at Hex ham 25 cwt of coal suspected to have been unlawfully obtained…

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Aberdare Extended Colliery

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 5

Aberdare Extended Colliery, which was idle on Wednesday morning owing to a dispute in which the wheelers were involved, resumed work…

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Coal for the East

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 2

A three your." comparison of, ex-ports of coal to Eastern ports shows that the quantity Increased from 85,-052 tons in 1930 to 202,028 tons last…

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Miners Meet Kurri Kurri Relief Cessnock Motion Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 7

Members the unemployed and minors' lodge,officials met last night to discuss the position at kurri Kurri due to the withdrawal of food relief…

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Miners' Lodges Discuss Position Last Night's Meeting at Kurri

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 3

The position at Kurri Kurri was discussed by a combined meeting of the Richmond Main Pelaw Main, and Stanford-Merthyr Miners' Lodges at…

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Mine Mechanics Sington Colliery Executive Meets

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 March 1933 · page 6

The executive of the Federal Mining Mechanics' Association met this morning, presided over b Mr. T. G. Moran, and considered matters…

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Sealing Down Aberdare South Mine CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 March 1933 · page 6

Aberdare South Colliery, which ceased operations some years ago will be sealed down. The property is owned by…

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SOCIALISATION Hebburn Miners' View SCURRILOUS ATTACk WESTON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 March 1933 · page 6

Mr. E. Todd, delegate, to the Metropolitan Conference of the Australian Labour Party, submitted a lengthy report to a meeting of…

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Freight Charges Reduction Sought Northern Coal Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 March 1933 · page 1

Appealing to the agent for general railway passengers and freights, Mr. D. J. Howes, for a reduction in freight on northern coal, the…

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Miners' Deputation Sydney, Monday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 March 1933 · page 5

A number of officers of the northern branch of the Miners' Federation had private interview with the Minister for Labour and Industry. Mr…

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The Mines Work for Fortnight

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 March 1933 · page 6

Particulars of working times at the collieries as furnished by the shipping agents and others are as follows:—…

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Mine Explosives Miners' Request '

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 March 1933 · page 8

Representatives of the Miners Federation interviewed the minister for mines (Mr. vincent) and urged that the miners should to given the right…

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Bellbird Colliery Idle

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 21 March 1933 · page 2

Bellbird Colliery was idle yesterday and to-day owing to slackness of trade…

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