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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1934

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POTATOES Interesting Data Gold Storage

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 8

After many experiments and much research work, extending over several years, on the cold storage of potatoes, Mr. W. J…

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Oil Extraction Coal-or Shale? Govt. to Decide Canberra

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 2

The course to be pursued by the Federal Government concerning the extraction of oil from shale or coal may be formulated upon the…

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The Mines

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 5

Richmond Main, Pelaw Main and Stanford Main Collieries were working to-day…

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Caught in Wheel Colliery Fatality

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 3

Caught in the tension wheel on an endless rope at the Old Bull Colliery, Arthur Broadhead, of thought, a shiftman, was fatally injured. He…

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Lure of Gold

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 3

Whilst the family were at Miller's Forest, the Turon goldfields rush took place. Donald and Charles Went over, and succeeded in winning a good lot…

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New England & New State Hunter Valley Commission Takes Evidence at Scone. Proposal Endorsed. Dairying, Grazing, and Coal-mining Resources

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 6

Further evidence was taken by the Boundaries Commissioner, Mr. H. S. Nicholas, M.L.C., when a number of witnesses were examined as to the…

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State's Gold Production Highest Yield Since 1921

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 8

The State's production of gold in 1933 was 29,252 ounces. This is an increase of 1311 dunces compared with the previous year, and is the highest…

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Gold Standard American Precautions WASHINGTON, January 18

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 1

"Great Britain forced the United States off the Gold Standard," declares the report of the House of Representatives Coining Committee,…

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Unity Policy Employed and Workless Northern Miners Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 3

In an effort to formulate a policy to bring about unity between employed and unemployed workers, a conference of miner's delegates will be held…

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Oil From Shale or From Coal Government Undecided

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 3

The future policy of the Federal Government concerning the extraction of oiL from shale or coal may be formulated upon the report and…

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Coal or Shale for Oil Extraction Government Undecided

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 1

It is reported from Canberra that the future policy of the Federal Government concerning the extraction of oil from shale or coal may be…

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"SOMETHING [?] DONE" Rehabilitation of Coal Industry. Ald. Shakespeare's Plea

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 5

Ald. J.H. Shakespear, at last Tuesday night's meeting of the Cessnock Minicipal Council, again stressed the [?]…

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Mining Conference

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 7

Conferences are to be held between the Federated Mining Mechanics' Association and the management of Stanford Main No. 1 and Pelaw Main…

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Coal Trade Newcastle Exports NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 10

During the week the quantity of deal, including bunkers, whicfh was shipped at Newcastle during the week for places beyond the State was…

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The Mines Newcastle, Monday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 6

Two collieries in the Northern district worked full time during the fortnight, and nine 10,days, according to particulars furnished by ship…

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Stone Dust in Mines Detrimental to Health ABOLITION Deputation's Request Not Necessary, Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 5

Statement that the use of stone dust in mines was quite unnecessary, and that it was a definite menace to…

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Mine Employees Dismissed

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 3

Twenty-six employees of Aberdare Extended Colliery received 14 days' notice of dismissal yesterday afternoon as a result of slackness of…

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Mt. Bischoff Tin Mine

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 6

Quite close at hand could be seen a great hill of scarred rock, and local residents informed us that it was the tin mine. On one side of the one and…

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How the Mines Worked

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 6

Maitland Main and Bellbird Collieries worked full time (11days) during the fortnight ended on Saturday last. Nine other mines worked…

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Gold Leaf Thin Substance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 8

Gold leaf such as used for stamping trade makes in hats, etc., is 1200 timers thinner than paper The gold is purchased from the…

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