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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1942

1,398 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 32 of 70

Miners' Release From Army

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 3

In the Federal House yesterday, Mr. R. James. M.H.R., demanded a showdown on procedure to be adopted to secure the release of miners from…

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Every Ton of Coal Wanted. Mr. Curtin's Warning. Two Mines Idle To-day. Canberra

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 2

Coal miners and coal owners were warned by the Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, to-day that Australia stands in direct peril, and that every ton of…

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Flannels and Boots for Miners

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 6

The Minister for War Organisation of Industry (Mr. Dedman) stated in Melbourne that arrangements were being made to permit retailers to sell…

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Mr. Curtin Warns Coal Industry

Maitland Mercury · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 1

CANBERRA Friday.— Coal [?] and coal owners were warned by the Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, to-day, that…

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Coalowners and Miners Warning by Mr. Curtin Canberra

Singleton Argus · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 2

Coalminers and coalowners were warned by the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) to-day that Australia stands in direct peril…

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A Scottish Mining Veteran. Bod McEWAN PASSES 80th MILESTONE

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 2

A though Mr. Robert McEwan, of Northcote-street. Aberdare, reached the ago of 80 years on April 30 last, he is as sprightly as many men 20…

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Coal Rationed in Britain

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 30 May 1942 · page 1

LONDON May [?] The Department announces that occupies of domestic and other controlled Premises will be…

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Seeking A Coal Settlement

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 30 May 1942 · page 3

CANBERRA. Saturday.—In an attempt to find a [?] as Simple as. possible to, be signed in the presence of an Arbitration…

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Stoppage At Mine Averted

Maitland Mercury · Monday 1 June 1942 · page 1

A threat of a stoppage at Mill[?] Greta mine today was ever[?] yesterday when Mr. R. James, [?] H.R. and the northern…

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Three Mines Idle in N.s.w

Maitland Mercury · Monday 1 June 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY Monday.—On the first working day since the announcement of the new coal code three mines are idle in New…

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Plan for Peace in the Coal Industry

Maitland Mercury · Monday 1 June 1942 · page 5

CANBERRA Monday — The conference of representatives of the mine-owners and miners agreed to a plan designed to…

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Three Mines Idle To-day 2720 Tons Lost in Production Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 1 June 1942 · page 2

On the first working day since the announcement of the new code, three mines are idle in New South Wales to-day in the north and south, laying…

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Patriotic Miners

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 2 June 1942 · page 1

On Sunday last a large number of miners from Cessnock proved that they were imbued with a high sense of patriotism. They are members of…

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Accidents to Miners

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 2 June 1942 · page 3

CESSNOCK Tues.— Two mine [?] were injured at mines to-day. At Bllbin [?] William Cang 33, of Gordon Avenue…

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"Gold Diggers."

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 2 June 1942 · page 3

Muscovy ducks, the property of Mrs. Rex James, of Tyndaie, are "gold-diggers," says "C.R. Advocate." Each one dressed yields from a few…

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Five Mines Idle To-day

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 2 June 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY Tuesday .— Five mines are idle in New South Wales to-day by strikes while a stoppage [?] ed at a sixth mine owing…

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Coal Award Aims at Uniformity

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 2 June 1942 · page 3

An award, delivered by Judge Drake-Brockman as chairman of the Central Coal Reference Board, adjusts various rates and aims at…

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Idle Mines British Leaders Appeal to Men

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 2 June 1942 · page 4

LONDON June 1.—As a result of the joint appeal made by Government and miners leaders on Friday 1200 men and boys, after…

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Ewes Gold at Ed a Head

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 2 June 1942 · page 3

Shortage of drovers, Inability to obtain transport by railway, and feed difficulties have been affecting sales of sheep in pails of Central…

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Two Northern Mines Idle Yesterday. Maitland Main Continues Idle

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 2 June 1942 · page 2

There were five mines idle in N.S.W. yesterday. There were two on the northern coalfields—Hebburn No. 1 and Maitland Main…

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