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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1934

1,275 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 52 of 64

Fabulous Gold Manchukuo Discovery TOKIO, October 13

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 October 1934 · page 3

The Imperial University mining lecturer Mr. Kadokura, has returned after a lengthy tour of Manchukuo, He reports the discovery of a fabulous…

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Black Jack Colliery. Miners Receive Dismissal Notices

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 5

As a result of reduced contracts for the supply of coal to tlio Railway Commissioners for the coming year, the directors of Gunnedah Colliery Company…

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Colliery Idle Wheelers Go Home CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 5

Abordare Extended colliery was rendered idle to-day when the wheelers returned home in sympathy with the Abordare Central wheelers, who…

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ABERMAIN No. 2 COLLIERY Prospects of Re-opening

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 3

If an agreement can be reached between the management of Abermain No. 2 Colliery and Mr. Kellock at a conference to-day, the mine will…

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Weston Railway Company's Application Coal Line

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 5

Councillor T. McCarthy, Deputy President of Tarro Shire Council, submitted a report to council today on the proposed railway from…

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Miners' Federation A.L.P Nominations are Few

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 3

So lew candidates have been nominated from the A.L.P. for executive positions in the Miners Federation that the period for nomination has…

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Mine Mechanics Variation of Award Back Money Due

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 4

Referring to the Industrial Commission's decision to uphold the appeal by the Northern Collieries' Association against the variation of the Colliery…

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Die First! Striking Miners Help Refused Budapest. Oct. 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 1

"Unless our demands are granted you can order 1000 coffins," was the ultimatum (sent up to the management…

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Strike Over Miners Leave Pit Terms Reached Budapest, October 16

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 October 1934 · page 1

The mineowners and miners' unions have agreed upon terms for a settlement of the hunger strike, which has lasted for four days at the Pees pit,…

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The Mines

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 October 1934 · page 7

Richmond Main and Pelaw. Main collieries worked to-day. Stanford Main continued idle…

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£40 From Gold

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 October 1934 · page 11

Two farmers C.N. Loader and L. Marsh earned £40 in a week besides attending to their farm work by washing with dishes in workings…

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Colliery Mechanics Award

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 October 1934 · page 10

Referring to the industrial Commission's decision upholding the ap, peal by the Northern Collieries' Association against the decision of Mr…

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The Mines

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 October 1934 · page 10

Richmond Main and Pelaw Main collieries were working to-day. Stanford Main was again idle. To-day was the…

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Superintendent to Be Approached Aberdare Collieries Men's Decision

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 October 1934 · page 6

For the first time since the dispute arose at Aberdare Central Colliery, and subsequently at Aberdare Extended Colliery, concerning the…

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Record Gold Price

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 October 1934 · page 2

The Commonwealth Bank announced on Wednesday that for gold lodged at the Melbourne branch of the Royal Mint the…

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Miners' Secretary for Cessnock Sunday's Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 October 1934 · page 4

The General Secretary of the Miners' Federation (Mr. W. Orr) will attend a combined meeting of the Aberdare district collieries next…

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Lost Position Through Mistake Millfield Mine Deputy

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

An application by the Maitland District Deputies' Association for the reinstatement of James Pitkeathley as a deputy to Millfield colliery, was…

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Oil From Coal Messrs Lyon Bros.' Contentions

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

In connection with the subject of oil from coal, Aid. S. Home has received a communication from Messrs. Lyon Bros, which reads:—…

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Strike Over Miners Leave Pit. Terms Reached Budapest, Tues

The Scone Advocate · Friday 19 October 1934 · page 6

The mine-owners and miners unions have agreed upon terms for a settlement of the hunger strike, which has lasted for four days at the Pecs…

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Kurri Combined Meeting Miners' Lodges

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 October 1934 · page 2

A combined meeting of the Richmond Main, Pelaw Main and Stanford Main Miners Lodged will be held in the School of Art tomorrow…

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