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Mining & the mines, 1934

1,275 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 31 of 64

Gold Stocks Boom

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 June 1934 · page 9

The record boom in gold stocks continued yesterday on the Stock Exchange, when 205,000 sharos were hold This was 35,000 hight than on…

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Mine Mechanics Weighmen's Dispute Officials Busy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 June 1934 · page 5

The president (Mr. T. G. Moran), and secretary (Mr. H. C. Morton), of the Federated Mining Mechanics Association, conferred…

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Gold Rush Air of Mystery

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 June 1934 · page 6

Something novel to Maitland will be the Gold mush to take place to-morrow and arranged by the committee working for "Miss Cash and Carry" (Miss…

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Seniority Rule Miners and Mechanics Aberdare Lodge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 June 1934 · page 7

Mr. T. G. Moran, president of the Federated Mining Mechanles' Assoication, presided at a meeting of the executive this morning, when it was…

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New Greta Mine Rates of Pay NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 June 1934 · page 7

In a statement last night, the Northern president of the Miners' Federation, Mr. J. Jack, said the Minister for Labour and Industry, Mr…

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The Mines

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 June 1934 · page 10

Following a meeting of the Stanford Main No. 1 Miners' Lodge, held yesterday, it was decided to resume work…

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Mine Idle Pit-top Meeting CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 June 1934 · page 7

When a dispute arose at Aberdare Extended to return ro work on the understanding that the matter would be…

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Water Shortage 1000 Miners Idle Mt. Lyell Hobart

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 June 1934 · page 3

Only 500 out of 1500 men usually employed by the Mount Lyell Mining and railway company are working. this unusual situation is due to the…

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New Great Mine Unemployed Labour Position Discussed Weston

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 June 1934 · page 2

The position created by the Government in calling up the unemployed from the Labour Bureau to carry out certain work at New…

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Stop Work Protest Against Bill Miners Decide Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 June 1934 · page 2

It was decided by tho Council of the Minors' Federation on a notice of motion from tho Northern district, of the Minors'…

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Gold Rush Dug for Three Hours Prize, a Sovereign

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 June 1934 · page 6

The "gold fever" was abroad yesterday afternoon in Maitland, and although nearly 150 "prospectors" joined the rush, luck came…

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Mining Matters Mechanic's Association Secretary's Report

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 19 June 1934 · page 5

H. C. Morton, Secretary of the Federated Mining Mechanics' Association, reports having, along with the President and representatives of…

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Gold Boom Adelaide Exchange Stocks Soar Adelaide

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 June 1934 · page 5

There was a marked rush on goldmining shares on the Adelaide Stock Exchange, when the turnover was £[?]8,000, of which £03,000 was…

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Gold Share Boom Adelaide Exchange Busy Adelaide

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1934 · page 3

Remarkable trading in gold shares was a feature of Stock exchange operations yesterday, over 140,000 shares changing hands. Although…

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MR. D. REES Death This Morning Miners' Tribute Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 June 1934 · page 7

Formerly General President of the Miners' Federation, Mr. Daniel Rees, M.L.C., died at his home, 92 Catherine-street, Leichhardt, early…

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Mine Mechanics Cavilled-out Employee Conference Fails

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 June 1934 · page 6

Mr. H. C. Morton, general secretary of the Federated Mining Mechanics' Association, with representatives of Aberdare Extended Lodge, conferred…

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New Greta Mine Question in House Minister's Reply Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 June 1934 · page 5

Mr. J. M. Baddeley (Lab., Cessnock) asked the Minister for Labour and Industry (Mr. J. M. Dunningham) in the Legislative Assembly…

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Tullamore Gold Shares Stock Exchange Suspends Dealings. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 June 1934 · page 2

The committee of the Sydney Stock Exchange to-day decided to suspend dealings in Tullamore gold shares until Friday morning…

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Sale od Tullamore Gold Shares Suspended INQUIRY! Police on Job Many Tests Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 June 1934 · page 1

Following a meeting of the committee of the Sydney Stock Exchange to-day, dealings in Tullamore Gold…

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Gold Braid

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 June 1934 · page 3

Gold braid can be cleaned with a paste made of methylated spirit from French chalk. Rub the paste on and leave to dry before brushing off. with…

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