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Mining & the mines, 1935

1,055 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 33 of 53

Enginedrivers Dispute Threatened Stoppage of Seven Collieries

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 August 1935 · page 6

Kurri has been experiencing some very bad times for, the last two years, but unless, a settlement of the Engine…

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Gold Recovered From Scrap Metal

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 August 1935 · page 5

Gold worth more than £150 was recovered from scrap metal recently obtained by a Perth foundry, from a Jewish dealer…

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Last of Series Blue and Gold Dance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 August 1935 · page 9

The final night of the Blue and Gold Club's dance and euchre was held in Rose's Cabaret Hall on Wednesday night, find an enjoyable time was…

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Oil From Coal Controversy Statement by Mr. Baddeley

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 August 1935 · page 5

In regard to the controversy be tween senator [?] and Mr. R. James on the extraction of on from coal, Mr. Baddeley stated…

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Work in the Russian Mines What Is a "Shock Brigadier."

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 August 1935 · page 8

In an interview with Mr. Duffin some interesting statements were made, by the recent visitor to Russia…

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Gold Worth £150 Found in Scrap Metal PERTH

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 August 1935 · page 5

Gold to the value of £150 was recovered from scrap metal recently obtained, by a Perth foundry from a Jewish dealer…

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Well-known Mining Man Victim of Car Accident Hospital Board Doctors at Meetings Cannot Vote

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 August 1935 · page 7

At its meeting last night, the Board of Directors of the Maitland Hospital decided to have the X-ray plant completely overhauled…

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Gold Nuggets Stolen from Museum Thief Escapes Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 August 1935 · page 1

A small quantity of alluvial gold some small nuggets, and gold, dust were stolen from a showcase in the Australian Museum last night…

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Tin Hare Moree Gold Cup a Large Crowd Moree

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 August 1935 · page 7

The Moree Coursing Club's opening Cup meeting was held to-day in the presence of a large crowd. Dogs came from Narrabri, Gunnedah, Armidale,…

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The Mines

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 August 1935 · page 5

Richmond Main and Pelaw Main Collieries worked to-day…

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Mine Manager's Death Injuries Accidentally Received

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 August 1935 · page 2

The Maitland. District Coromer held an inquiry at the week end into the death of James Rutley, mine manager of Adamstown, who died in Maitland…

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Gold Honour To Win 14-2 Handicap

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 August 1935 · page 4

Although Gold Honour will be racing an inch out of her class in the 14.2 Handicap at the Park to-morrow she will…

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Hebburn Mines

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 August 1935 · page 7

Both Hebburn No. 1 and 2 colleries were idlo to-day owing to shortage of waggons…

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The Mines

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 21 August 1935 · page 7

The effect of the shipping hold-up is being felt in the Kurri District, both Richmond Main and Pelaw Main…

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Save Life Accidents in Mines Cessnock Inquiry Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 August 1935 · page 7

Mr. J. Connell, District Check inspector, who appeared for the Miners' Federation and the relatives, at the conclusion of an…

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State Mine Men to Resume LITHGOW

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 23 August 1935 · page 5

A meeting of the State Mine Ledge decided to resume work on Monday, following a stoppage of five weeks. Mr. Henwood, the Commissioner,…

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Coroner's Inquiry Into Bellbird Miner's Death. Fatal Injuries From Fall of Coal. Verdict of Accidental Death Returned

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 23 August 1935 · page 5

AT CESSNOCK Courthouse yesterday the District Coroner (Mr. W. S. Johnston) held an inquest concerning the death of Thomas Edward Sellars, miner, 50, who received fatal injuries when Struck by a fall of coal at…

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Gold Ore Rich Loloma Mine Worth £2,000,000 MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 August 1935 · page 11

Reporting to the directors of the Lolomo Gold Mines, Mr. E. G. Banks, technical adviser, estimates that the value of gold in sight is at…

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Delegate Board Mining Mechanics Branch Officers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 24 August 1935 · page 8

A report of a conference with the Enginedrivers' Association regarding matters at Stanford Main No. 1 was made to the delegate board of the…

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Rich Ore at Loloma Mine a Value of Gold in Sight at Least £2,000,000

Singleton Argus · Monday 26 August 1935 · page 2

In a report to the directors of the Loloma Gold Mines, Fiji, Mr E. G. Banks, technical adviser, estimates that the value of gold in sight is at least…

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