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Mining & the mines, 1938

1,318 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 55 of 66

Miners' Federation Election of Officers

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 October 1938 · page 9

Before the end of the year the Miners' Federation will elect their representatives for 15135). Those required for the…

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Rothbury Estate Miners. Meetings at North Rothbury

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 October 1938 · page 5

A meeting of the Rothbury Estate miners took place at North Rothbury Hall on Wednesday…

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Well of Gold Published by Special Arrangement (Copyright.) (Synopsis)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 October 1938 · page 3

PHILIP GUTHRIE learns by cable from JULIAN ORMOND of the death of the death of PROFESSOR SHALEY. The Professor was in charge of an…

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Out in the Bush Horseshoes of Gold—claim Jumpers—the Fate of Wun Sing—the Golden Shanties—how Tyson Saved His Silver

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 October 1938 · page 8

The story of the horse shod with golden horseshoes, away back in the early Victorian digging days, has been told many a time, and it has gained…

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Two Injured Colliery Accidents Kurri Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 October 1938 · page 6

Percy Bush, 54, Fan Hill, Abermain, was caught betwee two skips at Abermain No. 1 Colliery yesterday afternoon, and received probable fractured…

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POSTPONED Miners' Conference With Minister Wednesday Next

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 October 1938 · page 2

The State Treasurer (Mr. A. Mair) advised the Northern Executive of the Miners' Federation yesterday afternoon that the conference arranged for…

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Coal Trade Exports from Newcastle NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 October 1938 · page 9

Coal exports amounting to 32,220 tons for the first, week after the strike are considered satisfactory. The largest single cargo was 6500 tons for…

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Well of Gold Published by Special Arrangement (Copyright.) (Synopsis)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 October 1938 · page 5

PHILIP GUTHRIE learns by cable from JULIAN ORMOND of the death of PROFESSOR SHALEY. The Professor was in charge of an…

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Natural Causes Collapsed in Mine Coroner's Verdict

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 31 October 1938 · page 6

A verdict of death from natural causes was returned by the Coroner. Mr. J. Scott, at Cessnock Court House to-day, when…

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Mine Mechanics Delegates' Meeting Log of Claims

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 31 October 1938 · page 6

The general secretary of the Federated Mining Mechanics' Association (Mr. H.C. Morton) reported to a meeting of th e…

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Explosion in Mount Isa Mine Two Men Killed

Singleton Argus · Monday 31 October 1938 · page 2

Herbert Walkarpi, aged 43, a native of Holland, was killed, and Albert Ninnis, aged 34, formerly of Newcastle, was fatally injured when…

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Lord Nuffield's Aid to Miners LONDON, Oct. 30

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 31 October 1938 · page 1

Lord Nuffield has offered £30,000 to enable Welsh anthracite collieries to retain the services of 800 men in…

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Fall of Coal Aberdare Central Mishap CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 31 October 1938 · page 2

John Knott, 57, a miner, residing at Congewal-st. Aberdare, was caught by a fall of coal at work at Aberdare Extended Colliery today. He received a…

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Well of Gold Published by Special Arrangement (Copyright.) (Synopsis)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 31 October 1938 · page 3

PHILIP GUTHRIE learns by cable from JULIAN ORMOND of the death of PROFESSOR SHALEY. The Professor was in charge of an…

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Mine Accidents

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 1 November 1938 · page 5

George Whitfield, 44, of Allandale-street, Kearsley, a shiftman, employed at Aberdare Extended colliery, suffered injuries…

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Mine Electricians

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 November 1938 · page 5

The following candidates were successful at the examinations for certificates of competency as Mine Electrician under the Coal Mines Regulation…

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Mainland Extended Miners' Officials

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 1 November 1938 · page 7

Now that the Rothbury men have been admitted to the Miners' Federation, they have formed a new lodge named as…

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Peace in the Coal Industry

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 1 November 1938 · page 4

PROSPECTS ARE BRIGHT for a period of peace in the coal industry. There is every indication thai a lengthy era of constant work has commenced. In accordance with the promise of Mr. Male, tribunals are dealing with the matters submitted by…

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Mine Accidents Two Taken to Hospital CESSNOCK

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 November 1938 · page 6

George Whitfield, 44, if Allandale road, Kearsley, a shiftman, employed at Aberdare Extended Colliery, fell over while at work this morning and…

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Women's Auxiliaries to Miners' Federation. Conference at Newcastle

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 1 November 1938 · page 5

A conference of Women's Auxiliaries to the Miners' Federation from the South Maitland coalfields and Newcastle, areas was held in the…

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