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Aleck Deitz (1902-1989) - Colliery Clerk. Part 1/1. 7 April 1982
Aleck Deitz was a clerk in the mining industry since 1917 working at Richmond Main and Paxton Collieries. Like many coalfields folk, Mr Deitz was a singer, a member of the Kurri Orpheus Society.
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SubjectDeitz, Aleck, 1902-1989Coal mines and miningKurri Orpheus ChoirStanford Main No. 2 Colliery (N.S.W.)Paxton Colliery (N.S.W.)Richmond Main Colliery (N.S.W.)PersonJack DelaneyInterview logSummary: Aleck Deitz (1902-1989) - Colliery Clerk. Part 1/1. 7 April 1982Depicts or Relates ToHarry ParkerErn Smith Cec AnsteyCreatorDeitz, Aleck, 1902-1989Delaney, Jack, 1919-2010Date Created7th April 1982[2] Richmond Main Colliery, NSWIdentifier074A