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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1938

1,318 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 24 of 66

Gold Lease Minister Questioned Visit Not Made Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 1

Further reference to Sir Charles Marr and the Tumbalong gold dredging lease was made by Mr. Ross (U.C.P., Cootamundra), in…

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Selling Price of Coal Fixed Figure Advocated. Deputation to Premier

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 1

A suggestion by the President of the Cessnock Chamber of Commerce (Mr. Arthur Biggers) that a…

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"We Indict the Governments." Mr. Orr on Mining Fatalities

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 3

"We indict the Governments of this country for failing to take the necessary precautions for safeguarding the…

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The Coal Industry. Displacement of Men By Mechanisation Protest by Mr. Baddeley

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 July 1938 · page 3

Speaking with regard to the coal mining industry in the State Parliament the other day, Mr. J. M. Baddeley said:—…

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Miners' Lodge Strike Preparations ABERMAIN

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 July 1938 · page 10

The president of the recently formed Abermain No. 1 miners' lodge strike preparation committee (Mr. G. Hunter) states that the preparatory work…

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Gold Production Australian Figures CANBERRA

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 July 1938 · page 10

According to figures made available by the Commonwealth Statistician (Dr. R. Wilson), the production of gold in Australia in 1938 will greatly…

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Two Idle Cessnock Collieries CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 July 1938 · page 1

Two Cessnock colleries, Aberdare EXtended and Bellbird, were Idle to-day. The appointment of an additional staff man caused the stoppage at Aberdare…

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Gold Production Australia's Good Year

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 July 1938 · page 2

Figures made available by the Commonwealth Statistician, Dr. Roland Wilson, indicate that the production of gold in Australia during…

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The Mines Work for the Fortnight NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 July 1938 · page 7

Upwards of 20 of the largest collieries had from eight to 11 days' continuous work for the fortnight ended on Friday last. The period was one…

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Miners' Reply To Colliery Managers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 19 July 1938 · page 5

The Vice-president of the Norhern branch of the Miners' Federation (Mr. H. Scanlon) referred yesterday to statements…

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Miners Injured

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 July 1938 · page 9

Lionel Murray, 35, of the Esplanade, Speers Point, a miner, and Albert Abel, 35, a brushes of Speers Point, were struck by falls of coal in the…

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Fatal Accidents in Coal Mines. Increased by 100 Per Cent. Mr. Booths Inquiry

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 19 July 1938 · page 5

In view of the alarming increase in the number of fatal accidents in the coal mines, and because of the earnest request…

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Work at the Mines

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 19 July 1938 · page 5

The improvement in the export trade was reflected in the returns of the collieries of the Northern field during the…

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Back Saturday Work for Mines

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 19 July 1938 · page 4

Last Saturday meet of the mines in the Cessnock district were at work. Among the number were the three large Aberdare mines. It is unusual…

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Miners Break Labour Party Executive NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 July 1938 · page 7

The management committee of the northern Miners' Federation, at a meeting to-day decided to break from the A.L.P. executive and inner group and…

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Astonishing People From Gold to Bread

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 July 1938 · page 5

John Thimbleby saw the distress and poverty of the early years of last century, watched the cruel progress of the Industrial Revolution, and lived through the Hungry Forties. Ha felt that there was something wrong with a civilisation in which,…

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Inner Group Rejected Northern Miners and A.L.P.

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 July 1938 · page 2

As reported in our second edition yesterday it was unanimously agreed by the Management Committee of the northern branch of…

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Miner Killed At Aberdare Central Colliery Jury's Verdict Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 July 1938 · page 7

"I told men I would not work in the place as the roof was dangerous, and I also told the deputy that he ought to fence the place…

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Inquest Fixed Aberdare Central Mine Disaster 15 Witnesses Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 July 1938 · page 6

It is expected that more than 15 witnesses will give evidence at the inquest into the death ol James Harrower, a miner, to be held at the…

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The Mine

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 July 1938 · page 2

Owing to a mishap to the main hauling engine early on Thursday morning work at the colliery was cancelled until Monday next…

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