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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1937

1,124 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 54 of 57

Aberdare Central Colliery Condition of Railway Line

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 30 November 1937 · page 3

With a view to investigating the unsatisfactory condition of the railway line heading from the colliery to the dirt dump, the…

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Two Mine Fatalities Accidental Death

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 30 November 1937 · page 3

At the Kurri Kurri , Courthouse last Saturday morning, the District Coroner (Mr. A. W. Johns) held an inquest into the…

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Poisonous Gas Four Miners Affected IPSWICH

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 November 1937 · page 8

Four, men were affected by poisonous gas in the Rhondda colliery. Two struggled to the surface, but the others had to be brought out. Three wore admitted…

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Earl Sun and Gold Queen for the Flyings Ten Events at Kenso. Hat-Trick for Holbein in Progressive

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 30 November 1937 · page 9

Earl Sun and Gold Queen appear to have outstanding chances in the divisions of the Flying Handicap at Kensington to-morrow. Earl Sun has won two races on this course this…

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Colliery Employee Hurt

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 4

Eric Evans, on employee of Werris Creek coal mine, fell and was rendered unconscious when a truck on which he was standing was struck by others,…

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Mine Mechanics Cavilled-out Member

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 8

The general secretary of the Federated Mining Mechanics' Association (Mr. H. C. Morton) conferred yesterday afternoon with the Superintendent…

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Jean Batten Gold Medal Awarded LONDON, December 1

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 1

The Parliamentary Air Committee entertained Miss Jean Batton at a cocktail party at the House of Commons, Many members of Parliament and aviators were…

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Figures Rise N.S.W. Gold Production SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 December 1937 · page 10

Official figures show that the production of native gold of New South Wales origin in October is estimated at 5020.60 ounces fine, valued at…

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Mining Appeal Ibon Colliery Case

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 7

An appeal by Frank Reid against a conviction at the West Maitland Police Court for having failed to weigh coal correctly at Ibon colliery, was…

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Water Money Award Southern and Western Collieries

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 4

The Coalminers' State, Award made recently by the Industrial Commission was varied on Wednesday by Mr. Justice…

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Miners' Federation (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 5

Sir,—We are still being regaled—in the sheltered columns of "Labor Daily," and in a space designated (don't laugh)…

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Xmas Cheer Concert John Barling and Burwood Miners

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 8

A concert that promises to be a wonderful night's entertainment will be held in the Strand Theatre on December 7 in aid…

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November Coal Shipments Best for Ten Years

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 4

Figures released on Wednesday by the Berthing Master at Newcastle (Mr. E. W. Keats) revealed that last month was…

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Oil From Coal. Mr. Baddeley's Comments in Parliament

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 3

"The Minister is empowered to spend money on the construction, reconstruction and repair of roads. In my opinion…

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Miss Jean Batten Entertained Presented with Gold Medal

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 December 1937 · page 5

The Parliamentary Air Committee entertained Miss Jean Batten at a cocktail party at the House of Commons on Tuesday night. There were…

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Coal Export Newcastle Figures

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 December 1937 · page 4

Export of coal from Newcastle interstate and overseas during November totalled 269,555 ton s, valued at £227,531, according to figures…

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Mine Mechanics Hexham Loading Plant Award Sought

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 December 1937 · page 2

Mr. T. G. Moran, president, and Mr. H. C. Morton, general secretary of the Federated Mining Mechanics' Association, together with Messrs. 10. McGee,…

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Gold Strike £1000 in Four Days. Tennant Creek

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 4 December 1937 · page 10

In n small canvas ling, a German, Harry Smith, brought in 120 ounces of diluvial gold from tho new Hold. 45 miles north-west of Tennant Creek,…

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The Mines Work for Fortnight

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 December 1937 · page 7

During the fortnight upwards of 20 of the largest collieries on tho Northern field worked full time. It was the best fortnight for the year…

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Aberdare Grievances Miners' Committee Seeks Conference

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 7 December 1937 · page 3

All members of the Northern Miners' Committee of Management attended the meeting held in Newcastle yesterday…

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