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Mining & the mines, 1936

1,153 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 15 of 58

Miner Killed Fall of Coal SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 8

William Gray, 40, of Searborough was killed by a full of coal at the Coal at the colliery. He had been working at the mine only a few hours, and…

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Oil From Coal Mr. Lyons' Attitude CANBERRA

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 4

Mr. J. A. Lyons, the Prime Minister, stated that he would be unable to visit Cessnock in the immediate futures to receive a deputation…

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Unique Bowls Match. Golfers versus Cricketers. for Gold Cup

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 3

A unique bowls contest will be staged at the Muswellbrook Club's green on Wednesday night at 7.30 o'clock, when golfers and cricketers…

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Mine Flooded Visitors Rescued Bulkhead Burst Perth

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 5

Jan Marshall, 26, a draughtsman on the Iron Duke Mine at Boulder, was, showing some friends through the underground workings, when all were…

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Still Idle Bellbird Colliery CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 March 1936 · page 2

It is unlikely that the Bellbird Colliery, which is at present idle while the seals blocking off the burning area of the mine are setting, will resume…

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Wheeler's Death Pelaw Main Colliery Coroner's Finding Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 March 1936 · page 7

An inquest was held at the Kurri Kurri Coroner's, Court, to-day, by the District Coroner (Mri A. W. Johns) concerning the death of Alfred…

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Grant for Mining Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 March 1936 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly Mr. E. W. Horsingham (Labour, Sturt), asked the Minister for Mines (Mr, Vincent) had he seen a statement in…

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All Electric Mine

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 4

An [?] operated colliery which [?] operation will be smoking free will be [?] by Archibald Rus[?] Ltd. and Collies Ltd. should…

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Bellbird and Pelton Miners' Band (Contributed)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 4

The Bellbird and Pelton miners are to be commended in supporting a Band of their own. There is no gainsaying the fact…

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Bellbird Mine Inspection of Seals CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 5

Members of Belbird Miners' Lodge were informed at a meeting yesterday afternoon that an inspection of the seals of the affected section of the…

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Fatality at Cessnock No. 2 Colliery Shunter Crushed Between Trucks

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 7

A shocking accident, resulting in the death of Albert Edward Nolan, 59. shunter, of Wollombi-road, occurred at…

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Man Dies Mine Accident Sequel Another Critical Kalgoorlie

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 5

R.Ian Marshall, 26, draughtsman, employed by Gold Mines of Kalgoorlle, Ltd.;, "who, with three other persons, was,Injured on Monday night when a…

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Missing Gold Alleged Theft Case Delayed Orange

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 1

Owing to the fact that the presentation of evidence' is likely, to last two or three days, requiring, special arrangements for the…

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The Mines

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 March 1936 · page 5

Richmond Main and Pelaw Main Collieries worked today…

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Buried Alive Scottish' Mine Tragedy Five. Killed London, March 22

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 March 1936 · page 1

Five men and a pit pony were buried alive in Bardyke 's colliery at Blantyre near Glasgow. Seven men were working together during the night shift…

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Oil From Coal Deputation From Mines Prime Minister Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 10

Mr. J. Kellock, the Acting President of the Miners' Federation, has been notified by Mr. R. James, M.H.R., that the Prime Minister…

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Wheeler Fined Said Skip Had Upset Colliery's Losses Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 7

Before Mr. E. A. Mahony, P.M., at the Cessnock Court to-day, George Nixon, a wheeler, employed at Aberdare Colliery, was charged that he…

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Oil From Coal Business Men's Club Invitation

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 24 March 1936 · page 3

The Cessnock Business Men's Club have extended an invitation to Sir Frederick Stewart to address a public meeting in Cessnock on the…

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Mines, Act Owner 's , Breaches Fines Imposed Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 March 1936 · page 1

' In' the Summons Court .to- day, Inspector of Coilleries George H. D. Thompson, proceeded against William Adamson, owner of South pacific…

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Oil From Coal Federal Member Invited Council 'S Decision

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 March 1936 · page 2

On the recommendation of the Mayor (Alderman II. W. Fry), West Maitland Council last night decided to Invite Sir Frederick Stewart to visit West Maitland…

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