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Jim Orr (1908-2001) - Mine worker and football enthusiast. Recorded 23 January 1979. Part 1/1.
Alec Orr - Sidler & contract miner, Maitland Main Colliery. Recorded 27 July 1992. Part 1/1.

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Bob White (c.1922-2009) - Chief clerk, Maitland Main Colliery. Recorded 14 December 1987. Part 2/2

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Summary381B Robert White
Recorded 14 December 1987.
Part 2 of 2.

0:05
Jimmy Orr.

0:25
Hughie Orr.

0:34
Billy Orr.

0:39
Alec Orr
Recollection of pit horses at Maitland Main.
Location of Maitland Main storage dam.

2:43
Recollection of pit horses at Maitland Main.
Number of pit horses, Maitland Main.
Goodsir & Cooper, open-cut carriers.

4:32
Location of second tunnel box entry.
Paul Cant.
Darrell Turnbull.
Aub Craft.
Recollection of employers, Maitland Main.
Reason for using type of machinery.

10:03
Pillars were taken out by hand.

11:12
Clem Jones
Recalls driving several headings
Recalls using winches in steeper sections.
Attended Cessnock Technical College, 1956.
Reason for attending college.
President, C.T.C. Students Union.
Recalls opening of new college.
Joined C.T.C. Advisory Committee, 1970.
Appointed Regional Advisory Committee rep.
Member of "Top H" Society.
Jack Steven.

18:41
Bill Johnman.
Alan Rose.
Terry Easton.

18:59
John Kirkland.
Brief background of "Top H' Society.

21:29
Joined board of Co-operative Store.

21:39
President, Cessnock Co-operative Store, 1960.
John Brown.
Graham Watson.

26:08
End (Tape 351/Side B) Part 2 of 2. Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

SubjectCoal mines and mining -- New South Wales -- Greta Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

White, Robert Tyler, c. 1922-2009 Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

Pit horses Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

PersonJack Delaney Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

Depicts or Relates ToJim Orr (1908-2001) - Mine worker and football enthusiast. Recorded 23 January 1979. Part 1/1. Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

Alec Orr - Sidler & contract miner, Maitland Main Colliery. Recorded 27 July 1992. Part 1/1. Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

CreatorWhite, Robert Tyler, c. 1922-2009 Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

Delaney, Jack, 1919-2010 Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

CollectionVoices of the Hunter Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

PlaceCessnock, NSW Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

Date Created14th December 1987 Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

Location^[1]Maitland Main Colliery, NSW Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

Identifier381B Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

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