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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1940

1,148 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 15 of 58

Industrial Commission At Newcastle Mine Deputies Claims of Maitland Men Duties Detailed Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Monday 11 March 1940 · page 5

When the Industrial Commission (Mr. justice Browne) resumed at mid-day the hearing of the claims of the Newcastle Deputies and Shotfirers’ Association and Maitland…

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The Coal Dispute (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 3

Sir,—Members of the Miners' Federation, perhaps more so than members of Craft Unions (who do not know "Comrade"…

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Secret Device Protects Largest Liner Against Magnetic Mines

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 4

The enterprise of American journalists in discovering that the world's largest liner, the Queen Elizabeth, was fitted with a nonmagnetic girdle…

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Strike Pay Hebburn and Elrington Mines NEWCASTLE

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 1

Members of the Colliery Employees Federation at the two Hebburn mines and Elrington who hare been strike for several weeks are to receive…

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Magnetic Mines. Successful Countermove. 100 Per Cent. Effective

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 3

The enterprise of American journalists in discovering that the world's largest liner, the Queen Elizabeth, was fitted with a non-magnetic girdle, has…

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Coal Strike Officially Commences. Statement by General Secretary

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 2

The coal strike throughout Australia commenced officially yesterday, except in two small pits where non-union labor is employed. [?]ore…

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RESTRICTIONS Victorian Railway Lines Conseving Coal Melbourne

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 6

In order to conserve coal stocks a drastic [?]ment of country and suburban railway services will be enforced to Victoria…

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Gold Salute and Geebung Selected to Win Flying Divisions

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 6

The Flying Handicap at Victoria Park to-morrow has been divided on the odds and evens system, and a couple of…

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From Petrol to Gas. Gas Produced From Coal in Germany

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 8

Wth characteristic thoroughness, Germany has made a lightning change over from petrol to gas, an achievement…

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Diplomatic Coup Italo—brititsh Coal Agreement (“Mercury” Service) LONDON, March 11

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 2

Commencing on the [?] British and Italy regarding cost [?] from Germany, the Rome…

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Mr. Menzies on the Coal Strike Will Consider Proposal for Conference

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 6

The Prime Minister (Mr. U. G. Menzies) will confer with the Attorney General (Mr. W. M. Hughes), who also is Minister for…

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Ship Strikes Mine But Crew Is Safe Nazi Warning to NEUTRALS(“Mercury” Service) LONDON, March 11

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 12 March 1940 · page 1

The steamer Amor was sunk by a mine, but the crew of 30 was landed at an English port. A British warship landed at Capetown 46 members of the crew of the German vessel, Wakama, which was…

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Rothbury Mines Carrying on Threats Alleged. Branxton

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 2

The eyes of the whole industrial movement are again centred on the Rothbury Estate, as the five mines there are practically…

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Mine Deputies Newcastle Claim Rejected Industrial Commission Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 7

Mr. Justice Browne, in the Industrial Commission to-day, rejected a claim by the Newcastle Deputies and Shotfirers Association that men doing the work of deputies and…

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Gold Salute and the Squire Racing Results at Victoria Park. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 13 March 1940 · page 2

Following are results of the meeting at Victoria Park this afternoon: Brush Hurdle Race.—Phil (12/1) 1, Conundrum (14/1) 2, Jack Mac (6/1)…

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Shadow Sparring Denied by Coal Strike Parties SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 2

That they were shadow sparring the coal dispute, as suggested by the Premier (Mr. Mair). is deufed by both owners and unionists…

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Rothbury Lodge Position At Mines Defined Official Statement Southbury

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 1

The presidential and tressures of Rothbury Miners Loops to-day made the following statement regarding work at the mines on the…

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Verdict for £154 Miner’s Claim Against Bus Proprietors District Court

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 6

After as hour’s retirement, jury of four at the District Court at East Maitland to-day, retuned a verdict of £154/2/ for john…

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Fail of Coal Miser Killed at Cessnock Inquest Finding Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 7

The Cessnock [?]…

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Echoes of Tragedy at Cessnock No. 2 COLLIERY. Miner Killed by Foil of Coal. Verdict of Accidental Death

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 1

Echoes of the tragedy which occurred at Cessnock No. 2 Colliery on February 27, when Herbert Robinson…

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