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Mining & the mines, 1938

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Well of Gold Published by Special Arrangement (Copyright.) Chapter Xiv

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 November 1938 · page 3

Lynne rose quickly, and as quickly walked back towards the store tent. The Ilyat turned and strolled behind her. She looked to right, and left,…

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Miners' Lodge

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 2

The following officials were elected at the quarterly meeting of the Muswellbrook Miners' Lodge:—Chairman, Mr. K. Dann; deputy-chairman, Mr. J…

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Aberdare Colliery Idle Yesterday

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 5

Aberdare colliery was idle yesterday owing to some fault with the dummies of the cage. The matter was adjourned…

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Colliery Resumes Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 7

Aberdare Colliery was idle yesterday because of damage to the dummies of the cage. The repairs, however, were effected during the day, and a…

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Employment for Discharged Miners

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 7

Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., has received from the Minister for Works and Local Government a communication which reads:—…

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South Coast Mines Idle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 5

The Corrimal mine employees decided not to work yesterday as a protest against the alleged presence of dust in the mine. Mt. Kembla…

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Mine Flooded Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 1

A message from Auckland states that the Hikurangi coal mine has been flooded by a strong stream of water which poured through the main…

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Collapsed in Mine Kurri Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 1

Robert Noble, 45, of Boundnry-st., Spionkop, collapsed at Richmond Main colliery to-day as a result of a fractured skull which he received 11…

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ABERMAIN No. 2 COLLIERY More Men Being Steadily Absorbed

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 5

More men are being steadily absorbed at Abermain No. 2 Colliery. At present 74 members of the Miners' Federation…

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Oil From Coal Operations at Baerami

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 5

While the talk of production of oil from coal on a large scale is still going on, something of a practical nature is being…

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Effect of Coal Strike. Shortage of Seamen. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 2

Since the end of the recent coal strike, shipping companies have found it extremely difficult to secure sufficient seamen for…

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Oil From Coal to Ensure Defence Present Methods at Fault

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 5

Speaking in the House on Friday last, Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A.., denounced the way in which the subject of defence has been attacked by the…

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Well of Gold Published [?] Special Arrangement (Copyright.) Chapter XIV.—(Continued). "Let Her Go"

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 4

Guthrie watched her go with mixed feelings. Her refusal to take his hand was hardly a good sign, and she had more or less ignored his overtures of…

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MR. A. E. SELLERS Well-Known Mining Man's Death SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 November 1938 · page 6

A prominent figure in the State's mining industry, Mr. A. E. O. Sellers, who was superintendent of Bellambi Coal Co., Ltd., died at his home…

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Rothbury Mines

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 November 1938 · page 6

Sir,—May I ask Mr. F. Wall, president of Rothbury Small Mine Employees, to again read my last letter. He claims I have evaded the issue,…

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Annual Elections Miners' Federation NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 November 1938 · page 6

Mr. T. ("Bondy") Hoare, president of the Northern Miners' Federation, will have opposition at the approaching election of officers for 1939. So…

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Well of Gold Published by Special Arrangement (Copyright.) Chapter XV.—(Continued)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 16 November 1938 · page 4

This made quick thinking and quick action most essential. "I'll have to move our stores out of Kel-el-abir, and bring them over to the…

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Fire in Mine Waratah Colliery Severe Damage Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 November 1938 · page 2

Severe damage was caused by fire in the main roadway of Waratah colliery, near Charlestown. There was nobody in the pit when…

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Made From Coal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 November 1938 · page 2

There was an unusual exhibition at the Upper Silesian Museum at Beuthen demonstrating the remarkable range of articles that could be made…

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Coal Commission Sitting Next Week

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 November 1938 · page 12

During the last 10 days the sittings of the Royal Commission inquiring into the safety and health of workers in the coal industry, have been…

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