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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1941

1,144 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 9 of 58

Pensions for Miners Assurance By Mr. Bruxner SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 13 March 1941 · page 1

The Miners’ Pensions Bill will be brought down by the State Government as Boon as possible, according to replies given to…

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Cessnock Collieries

Maitland Mercury · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 5

As the reduction in capital from £ 550,000 to £895,000 has been con formed by the Court contribution shares of Cessnock Collieries Ltd…

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Coal Board Regulations. Miners' Suggestions for Amendments

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 1

Suggestions by the Miners Federation for amendments of regulations covering the coal reference boards have been sent by the Federal…

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Bowls. Colliery v. CLUB

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 1

A return match between teams comprising members of the local Bowling Club and employees of the Muswellbrook colliery will be played on…

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Bellbird Miners' Picnic Exodus From Cessnock

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 5

In special trains to-morrow morning, more than a thousand citizens will leave for Sydney. This is the big picnic of the year. Huge quantities of…

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Delay in Pensions Scheme. Northern Miners Resentful

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 3

The Northern President (Mr. J. Kellock) stated during the week that the Northern miners were resentful at the delay in the introduction of…

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Gold Discovery Rush Of Applications LISMORE

Maitland Mercury · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 4

A rush of applications for authority to enter land between Byron Bay and Brunswick Heads to mine for gold and other minerals, has followed the…

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Sank Hole for Well and Found Gold

Singleton Argus · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 8

Discovery of-gold in a bucket drawn up from a hole sunk for a well at Byron Bay has led to a rush of applications for authority…

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Miners and Federal Tax Mr. Booth's Question in House

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 8

in the Legislative Assembly [?] week Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., asked the following question:—Can the Colonial Treasurer tell me…

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Strike Threat B.H.P. Mine At Cowarra SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 1

Nineteen members of the Federated Enginedrivers’ and Fireman’s Association employed at the Broken Hill Pty. Coy’s mine at Cowarra Creek, near…

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Struck Gold! Well-sinkers' Discovery at Byron Bay

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 4

Discovery of gold in a bucket drawn up from a hole sunk for a well at Byron Bay has led to a rush of applications for authority to enter land…

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Miners' Pensions Bill. "Will Be Brought Down Soon!" Acting Premier's Promise

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 14 March 1941 · page 5

Replying to questions by Labour members, in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, the Acting Premier (Mr. Bruxner) said that the Miners'…

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Transport Strikes Mine (A. A. P. Service) HONGKONG, March 14

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 15 March 1941 · page 1

The Central Newsagency reports that a Japanese transport, laden with 500 troops and a large quantity…

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Pensions for Miners Statement by Mr. Booth

Maitland Mercury · Monday 17 March 1941 · page 1

Speaking at a meeting of the Kurri Electorate Council off the Official Labour Party, held at Boolaroo, yesterday, Mr. G.. Booth, M.L.A., said that…

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Mining Dispute Stanford Main No. 1

Maitland Mercury · Monday 17 March 1941 · page 4

A dispute occurred at Stanford-Main No. 1 colliery this morning between members of the Federated Mining Mechanics’ Association and the…

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Department of Mines

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 March 1941 · page 4

The Department of Mines has placed at the disposal of the Commonwealth Department of Supply and Development much valuable…

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Vic. Miners Rise Of 2/ A Week

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 March 1941 · page 1

Owing to the increased cost of living the Miners’ Central Reference Board gave an increase of 2/ a week a members of the Victorian district…

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Miners' Pensions Mr. Baddeley Wants Bill Expedited

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 March 1941 · page 1

Speaking with regard to miners' pensions in the Legislative Assembly the other day, the member for Cessnock, Mr. J. M. Baddeley, said.—…

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Maitland Main Colliery Idle. Men Oppose Management's Interpretation of Award

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 March 1941 · page 5

Maitland Main Colliery was idle to-day. The men went out to the pit this morning but returned home an a protest against the management's…

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Appreciation of Work Former Miners’ Official SYDNEY

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 March 1941 · page 4

Judge Drake-Brockman has sent a letter to Mr. W. Shakespeare, former miners’ vice-president, expressing his appreciation of the work done by Mr…

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