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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1942

1,398 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 45 of 70

Transport Big Mining Problem

Maitland Mercury · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY Friday.— The Coal Commissioner (Mr. Mighell) left for Canberra last night for a conference en the transport…

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Miners and Strikes Curtin Tilts at His Critics

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 3

When Mr. Fadden and other members of the Opposition criticised Mr.Curtin for his actions towards the…

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"This Woman Is Mine" Special Attraction at the Civic

The Scone Advocate · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 3

Frank Lloyd, one of the screen's , greatest makers of adventure pictures, reaches new heights in his latest Universal film, "This Woman…

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Pelton Mine Idle. Penalty Provisions May Be Applied. SYDNEY

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 2

The first operation of the penalty provisions in the new coal regulations may be applied to Felton miners on the northern district, which was idle…

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New Coal Regulations Penalty Provisions May Be Applied to Pelton Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 2

The first operation of the penalty provisions in the new coal regulations may be applied to the Pelten mine, in the northern…

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Both Sides Increase Minefields Area. Germans Use Mines Found at Mersa Matruh. LONDON

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 2

Both sides in Egypt are laying down more elaborate minefields for their positions and also strengthening their defences in depth. The Germans have now mined their entire front over a distance of 30 miles in order to forestall any future frontal attack. They are…

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Is Peace Un the Mining Industry Possible? (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 6

Sir,—Some years ago there was an effort within the Minera1 Federation for the abolition of the contract system. The advocates of this policy…

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Nazi Coal Centre Attacked By R.A.F. Saarburcken Plastered (Australian Associated Press)

Maitland Mercury · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 4

LONDON July 30.—The R.A.F. raided Saarbruer capital of the industrial province of the Saar, last night. A strong force of bombers made the attack, which was heavy and concentrated…

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Late News Worsened Russian Position. Reported Enemy Capture of Important Railway Linking the Caucasus. Despite Enemy Advance, Moscow Spokesman Optimistic. Day Approaching When Nazi War Machine Will Be Smashed," He Says. Stockholm Reports Stiffened Russian Resistance on Don. Egypt :: Both Sides Laying Mines. London

The Scone Advocate · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 1

If the German claim to the capture of Proletarsky-Staritza is correct, then the Russian position has materially worsened, while the…

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Safety Issue at Pelton Mine

Maitland Mercury · Monday 3 August 1942 · page 3

CESSNOCK Monday — Pelton miners, who returned home on Friday, will not report for work at the mine until a report is…

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Two Collieries Idle in North Pelton and Hebburn No. 2, SYDNEY

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 August 1942 · page 2

Pelton and Hebburn No. 2 collieries, in the north, are idle to-day, resulting in a loss of 2000 tons of coal. Pelton is held up over a dispute…

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Two Mines Idle in N.s.w

Maitland Mercury · Monday 3 August 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY Monday.—Pelton and Hebburn No. 2 collieries in the north were idle to-day, resulting in the loss of 2000 tons of coal…

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Two Mines Idle in N.s.w

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 4 August 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY Tuesday.—The only mine on strike on the New South Wales coalfields to-day was the Pelton Colliery in…

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One Idle Mine

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 5 August 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY Wednesday — The only New South Wales mine idle to-day was Pelton colliery where in the north where out 220 men…

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Safety Measures at Pelton Mine

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 5 August 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY Wednesday.— The Minister for Mines, Mr. J. M. Baddeley, announced last night that a notice would be served on…

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Use of “Duff” Coal At Abermain

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 5 August 1942 · page 3

CESSNOCK Wednesday—The [?] and firemen at Abermain No. 2 colliery have met and agreed to an inspection…

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Beresfield Mine Inouiry Terms of Reference Adopted

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 5 August 1942 · page 3

At its meeting to-day Tarro Shire Council adopted the terms of reference submitted by Beresfield Progress Association, in…

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Increasing Coal Output

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 6 August 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY Thurs.—The Miners’ general secretary, Mr. G. W. S. Grant said to-day that the [?] had come for the owners to…

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Daylight Saving and the Mines

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 6 August 1942 · page 3

CESSNOCK Thursday —The Northern Miners’ Executive will he asked by Aberdare Extended Miners’ Lodge to make…

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Gold Bullion Art Union

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 6 August 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY Thursday —The Retail Traders’ Association of New South Wales has subscribed prise money amounting to £3350…

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