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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1977

5 stories in Hunter Valley's papers

Town Committee supports mining companies

Nota · Tuesday 1 March 1977 · page 3

At the meeting of the above committee held February 28, it was resolved that:—Re: Sand Mining in the Area…

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Shire President Seeks Approval for Extension to Mining Leases

Nota · Friday 1 April 1977 · page 1

Great Lakes Shire President, Cr Jack Ireland had told Premier of NSW, Mr Neville Wran that the jobs of 69 men employed in the sand mining industry were threatened following the Government’s refusal and delay in granting…

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Anxious Time for Sand Miners (Smh 23-4-77)

Nota · Sunday 1 May 1977 · page 1

SIR, While the State Government is re-examining the matter of mineral…

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Sand mining, National Park

Nota · Wednesday 1 June 1977 · page 1

A letter was received at the Great Lakes Shire Council May 10, from the Minister for Planning and Environment, Hon Paul Landa MLA, through the…

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Decision on sand mining expected soon (Cape Rawke Advocate 19—5—77)

Nota · Wednesday 1 June 1977 · page 5

Decision on the sandmining issue is not expected to be made before June, at the latest. Minister for Environment, Mr. Paul Landa, told a four-man…

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