NRS-10041 | Reports and papers relating to the South Maitland Coalfield Coal Conservation Committee

These records include correspondence, papers, reports etc. relating mainly to the introduction of stowage procedures in coal mining in the northern coalfields. The records are generally those received from the Coal Conservation Committee by the Mines Department but include correspondence from other organizatons such as the Northern Colliery Proprietors Association, the Joint Coal Board and Government departments. Included are copies of the Report of the South Maitland Coalfield Coal Conservation Committee (1951). Other records include progress reports, agendas and reports of approving conferences and principal committee meetings, financial statements, geological maps and plans and copies of stowage agreements made between the Joint Coal Board and the collieries. The various forms required to be completed by the collieries to undertake stowage operations are included. Records relating to the filling of important offices include that of executive officer to the Coal Conservation Committee in 1955 and 1957; the appointment of trustees under the stowage agreement in 1955 and the resignation of E.J. Kenny, Under Secretary for Mines, as a Trustee in 1957 pending his retirement from the Public Service. The audits of Trustees' accounts are included for 1956-62. (3/1774-75). 2 cartons. Note: This description is extracted from Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.