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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1941

1,144 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 37 of 58

ABERMAIN No. 1 Miners' Lodge

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 September 1941 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of Abermain No. 1 miners' Jodge. Mr. C. Nelson was nominated as General President. He defeated Mr. H. Wells…

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Oil from Coal and Shale

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 September 1941 · page 3

The Hon. J. M. Baddeley, Minister for Mines, has pointed out that his attention is being continually drawn to claims by private individuals that…

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Miners Threaten to Strike Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 9 September 1941 · page 1

The Secretary of the Miners Federation Mr. Grant said to-day that the miners a Mount Mulligan Queensland had threatened to cease…

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Oil From Coal and Shale Private Processes

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 9 September 1941 · page 4

Mr. J. M. Baddeley, Minister for mines has pointed out that his afternoon is being continually drawn to claims by private…

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Two Mines Idle Disputes At Cessnock CESSNOCK

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 9 September 1941 · page 4

Two Collieries Aberdare Central and Neath were Idle on the Cessnock field to-day. At Aberdare Central the dispute…

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Gold Rush Coach For Hire Again MELBOURNE

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 9 September 1941 · page 5

A four-horse drag which was held up by the bushranger, Captain Moonlight, in the Ballarat gold rush days is now plying for…

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Kurri and Weston News Weston School-boy's Death. Drowned in Colliery Dam. Evidence at Inquest

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 September 1941 · page 6

A verdict of death by drowning was returned by the Kurri Kurri District Corone-(Mr. A. W. Johns) when he held an inquest at the Weston…

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Late News German Claim Important Advance on Leningrad Moscow Report Discounts Claim. Soviet Troops Rout Eight Divisions in Southern Sector. 300 R.A.F. Bombers Over Berlin. Cause Colossal Damage. More Raids Coming. Allied Forces Land at Spitzbergen. Important Coal Mines Occupied. London

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 9 September 1941 · page 1

The approach of the season favourable for operations in North Africa is making the Italians apprehensive. Information from various quarters…

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Wage Dispute Aberdare Central Colliery NEWCASTLE

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 10 September 1941 · page 1

This is the third day Aberdare Central Mine has been idle but it was only to-day that the Chairman of the Coal Reference Board. Mr. J…

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A Hold-up. Coal Reference Board NEWCASTLE

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 10 September 1941 · page 5

Referring to-day to the miners’ representatives leaving the Coal Reference Board yesterday the chairman, Mr. J. Connell, said he had…

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The “Accoustic Mine” (A.A.P. Service) LONDON Sept. 9

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 10 September 1941 · page 5

The “Accoustic Mine” mentioned by Mr. Winston Churchill in his speech today is tuned to a metallic…

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Oil From Coal

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 6

Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., has received from the Minister for Mines (Mr. J. M. Baddeley) a communication which reads:—…

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Bowers of Coal! Boards Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 6

A move to establish the authority of the local coal referenced boards to arbitrate independently of the central board on disputes and claims that…

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Pensions for Miners Queensland Decision SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 6

Mr. G. W. S. Grant, General Secretary of the Miners’ Federation has received advice that the Premier of Queensland (Mr. Forgan Smith) told…

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Oil From Coal and Shale Private Processes

The Scone Advocate · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 4

Mr. J. M. Baddeley, Minister for Mines, has pointed out that his attention is being continually drawn to claims by private…

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Coal for the Railway Tenders Accepted SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 1

Tenders have been accepted by the Commissioner for Railways (Mr. Hartigen) for deliveries of coal from southern western and northern…

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Pharaoh's Gold Collar Stolen From Museum (A.A.P. Service) CAIRO September 11

Maitland Mercury · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 2

A gold collar belonging to the Pharoah Psusennes of the XXI Dynasts, who was reputed to be the father-in-law. of King Solomon as…

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Miners’ Claim

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 13 September 1941 · page 3

In the Workers’ Compensation Court at Newcastle, William Jackson, a deputy compensation of £4 a week sought compensation of £4 a week…

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Soviet Tanks the Miners Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 13 September 1941 · page 5

The Soviet has thanked the Miners’ Federation for their offer of assistance. The general president and general…

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Cessnock Collieries' Profit

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 September 1941 · page 3

For the vear ended June 30. Cessnock Collieries Ltd. reports a net profit on £23,106, after providing £15,000 for depreciation. Profit for…

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