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28302: Out Cost Sheets and related documentation for a number of collieries
Out Cost Sheets and related documentation for a number of collieries; Includes the following figures for 31 October 1934 : Uphall Cracking Plant cost sheet and refining cost return; Pumpherston Works liquid products dispatching, sulphate of ammonia, refining, cracking and caustic soda cost returns; Baads Colliery coal cost return; Roman Camp Works crude oil and shale cost returns; Niddry Castle Works crude oil and sulphate of ammonia cost returns; Deans Works crude oil, sulphate of ammonia and shale cost returns; Addiewell Works crude oil, sulphate of ammonia and shale cost returns; Hopetoun Works crude oil, sulphate of ammonia and shale cost returns; Broxburn Works Chamber and Brown vitriol and concentrated vitriol cost returns; Bathgate Works Chamber and Brown vitriol cost return; Grangemouth - Uphall Pipeline cost return; Duddingston Mines shale cost return; Westwood Mine shale cost return; Breich Pit shale cost return; Newliston Mine shale cost return; Number 5 Mine Glendevon shale cost return; Scottish Oils Ltd comparison of retorting costs per ton of throughput, comparison of shale mining costs per ton of output, locomotive and railway charges and brick making statistics.28314: Pumpherston Oil Company Limited, Salaries 1883 to 1893.
Bound handwritten accounts book from Pumpherston Oil Company Ltd containing details of employee names and salaries from 31st October 1883 to 30th December 1893. The book has a lock and key28315: Pumpherston Oil Company Limited, Salaries
Bound notelet book detailing names and salaries/wages of employees of the Pumpherston Oil Company Limited. Covers August 1904 to April 1912.28458: Scottish Oils Limited, Reports by the Directors and Abstract Balance Sheets [later just Balance Sheets] for the Years Ended 31st March 1920 to [...]
Scottish Oils Limited, Reports by the Directors and Abstract Balance Sheets [later just Balance Sheets] for the Years Ended 31st March 1920 to 31st December 1948 Bound volume Scottish Oils Limited, Reports by the Directors and Abstract Balance Sheets [later just Balance Sheets] for the Years Ended 31st March 1920 to 31st December 1948 which include the notices of the Annual General Meetings of the Company. Included in the bound volume at the front is a Report of Scottish Oils Limited, dated 20th December 1919, prepared pursuant to S.65 of the Companies (Consolidation) Act 1906 incorporating the Notice of the Statutory Meeting of the Company to be held on 30th December 1919.30833: AIOC [Anglo-Iranian Oil Company Limited], Information Booklet Number Six: Scottish Oils Limited.
AIOC [Anglo-Iranian Oil Company Limited], Information Booklet Number Six: Scottish Oils Limited. Public relations brochure about the operations of Scottish Oils Limited and the Scottish Shale Oil Industry.30934: The Scottish Oil Agency Limited, The Story Of Mineral Oil Marketing Booklet
Marketing booklet about the operations of The Scottish Oil Agency Limited and the production of oil from shale.31089: The Mercantile Chambers Company Limited, Report of the Directors and Balance Sheet for the year ended 31st December 1980.
The Mercantile Chambers Company Limited, Report of the Directors and Balance Sheet for the year ended 31st December 1980. To be submitted to the Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held on 15th July 1981. States that during this financial year, the company has not traded and that there has been no income or expenditure and therefore no change in the company's position. Details the amount owing by The British Petroleum Company Limited and that the financed by share capital figures equal the same amount.31103: The Pumpherston Oil Company Limited, Report of the Directors and Balance Sheet for the Year Ended 31st December 1980.
The Pumpherston Oil Company Limited, Report of the Directors and Balance Sheet for the Year Ended 31st December 1980. To be submitted to the Annual General Meeting of the Company on 15th July 1981. States that during this financial year the company has not traded, there has been no income or expenditure and therefore no change in the company's position. Details the amount owing by The British Petroleum Company Limited and that the share capital figures are equal to that amount.31706: The Pumpherston Oil Company Limited, Report of the Directors and Balance Sheet for the year ended 31st December 1982
The Pumpherston Oil Company Limited, Report of the Directors and Balance Sheet for the year ended 31st December 1982. To be submitted to the Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held on 20th July 1983. States that during this financial year the company has not traded, there had been no income or expenditure and therefore no change in the company's position. Details the current asset owed by The British Petroleum Company p.l.c and that the share capital is equal to that figure.31807: The Pumpherston Oil Company Limited, Report of the Directors and Balance Sheet for the Year Ended 31st December 1981
The Pumpherston Oil Company Limited, Report of the Directors and with Balance Sheet for the Year Ended 31st December 1981. To be submitted to the Annual General Meeting on 22nd February 1982. States that during this financial year the company has not traded, there has been no income or expenditure and therefore no change in the company's position. Details the amount owing by The British Petroleum Company p.l.c and that the share capital is equal to that amount.31877: The Pumpherston Oil Company Limited, Report of the Directors and Balance Sheet for the year ended 31st December 1985.
The Pumpherston Oil Company Limited, Report of the Directors and Balance Sheet for the year ended 31st December 1985. To be submitted to the Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held on 20th May 1986. States that during this financial year the company has not traded, there has been no income or expenditure and therefore no change in the company's position. Details the current asset owing by The British Petroleum Company p.l.c and the shows that the share capital is equal to that amount.31878: The Mercantile Chambers Company Limited, Report of the Directors and Balance Sheet for the year ended 31st December 1985.
The Mercantile Chambers Company Limited, Report of the Directors and Balance Sheet for the year ended 31st December 1985. States that during that financial year the company has not traded, there has been no income or expenditure and therefore no change in the company's position. Details the current asset owing by The British Petroleum Company p.l.c and shows that the share capital is equal to that amount.34491: Scottish Oils Limited, Scenes Selected from the Film Depicting Operations in the Scottish Shalefield 1929.
Bound volume of photographic prints showing scenes from the Scottish Shale Oil Industry, including: Westwood Pit, West Calder; scenes of miners in the pits underground; Deans Crude Oil Works, Livingston Station; Philpstoun Oil Works; pit ponies. Three copies of the album35492: Young's Paraffin Light and Mineral Oil Company Press Cuttings
File containing press cuttings associated with Young's Paraffin Light and Mineral Oil Company Limited and also a photocopy of a plan of Uphall Chemical Works dated 1917.35494: Broxburn Oil Company Limited Press Cuttings
File containing some press cuttings associated with the Broxburn Oil Company Limited along with a photocopy of a plan of Broxburn, dated 191835676: Scottish Oils Limited Press Cuttings, 1931-1933.
Bound folder containing press cuttings relating to Scottish Oils Limited and the Shale Oil Industry for the period from 1931 to 1933.35676: Scottish Oils Limited Press Cuttings, 1931-1933.
Bound folder containing press cuttings relating to Scottish Oils Limited and the Shale Oil Industry for the period from 1931 to 1933.35774: Scottish Oils Limited, 1926-1930. Bound folder containing press cuttings relating to Scottish Oils Limited and the Shale Oil Industry from 1926 [...]
Scottish Oils Limited, 1926-1930. Bound folder containing press cuttings relating to Scottish Oils Limited and the Shale Oil Industry from 1926 to 1930.35775: Scottish Oils Limited Press Cuttings, including the 1925 Strike.
Scottish Oils Limited, 1925. Bound folder containing press cuttings about Scottish Oils Limited, the Shale Oil Industry and also clippings about the 1925 strike.35775: Scottish Oils Limited Press Cuttings, including the 1925 Strike.
Scottish Oils Limited, 1925. Bound folder containing press cuttings about Scottish Oils Limited, the Shale Oil Industry and also clippings about the 1925 strike.35776: Scottish Oils Limited, 1919-1924. Bound folder containing copies of press cuttings relating to Scottish Oils Limited and the Shale Oil Industry [...]
Scottish Oils Limited, 1919-1924. Bound folder containing copies of press cuttings relating to Scottish Oils Limited and the Shale Oil Industry between 1919 and 1924. Includes map of Oakbank Oil Works 1919 and clippings which discuss the formation of Scottish Oils Limited and the benefits of the amalgamation.41605: The Pumpherston Oil Company Limited, Report of the Directors and Balance Sheet for the year ended 31st December 1984.
The Pumpherston Oil Company Limited, Report of the Directors and Balance Sheet for the year ended 31st December 1984. To be submitted to the Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held on 26th April 1985. States that during that financial year the company has not traded, there has been no income or expenditure and therefore no change in the company's position. Details the current asset owing by The British Petroleum Company p.l.c and shows that the share capital is equal to that amount.51732: Scottish Oils Limited, Shale Throughput, Shales Makes, Shale Products Delivered to Shell-Mex and B.P. Limited. Documents date from 1837-1962.
Subject file containing some correspondence and many sheets of working papers associated with supply of shale products and throughput of production mainly dating from 1930 - 1948. There are also a number of statements showing production of crude oil from 1837 - 1958 with a corresponding graph. The latter correspondence dated 1959 - 1962 relates to the cessation of shale oil operations.53778: Minutes of the meetings between Scottish Oils Ltd and National Union of Shale Miners and Oil Workers.
Minutes of the meeting of Representatives of Scottish Oils Limited and Representatives of the National Union of Shale Miners and Oil Workers.53778a: Pumpherston Oil Company Limited Register of Ordinary Shares Transfers Vol. 9
Pumpherston Oil Company Limited Register of Ordinary Shares Transfers Vol. 9. Details names and addresses of persons tranferring and receiving shares in The Pumpherston Oil Company Limited. Some have occupation listed.57437: A Brief Description of the Operations of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry.
Booklet titled 'A Brief Description of the Operations of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry, BP, Scottish Oils, Ltd'62157: Agreement between Lever Brothers Limited, and the Burmah Oil Company Limited, The Asiatic Petroleum Company Limited, Scottish Oils Limited and [...]
Agreement between Lever Brothers Limited, and the Burmah Oil Company Limited, The Asiatic Petroleum Company Limited, Scottish Oils Limited and Candles Limited. Dated 1936. Typed copy of the agreement between the above listed parties detailing the agreement that they will not compete in the established fields of the other companies and that if at any time such a condition should arise, the agreement states that the companies will meet and discuss the matter.67055: Photocopies of detailed figures and ananalysis of production of Scottish Oils Limited 1925-1947.
Subject file containing photocopies of some correspondence relating to Shale Production of Scottish Oils Ltd. along with detailed figures and analysis of production 1925- 1947.67056: Photocopy of report containing short history of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry. 1959.
Photocopy of report produced at Middleton Hall, Uphall in December 1959 containing short history of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry. Dated 9th November 1959.67057: Report dated 29 October 1925 on the Costs of Production and Financial Results in the Shale Mining Industry Carried on by the Undertakings [...]
Photocopy of a report produced by Maxtone Graham and Sime Chartered Accountants,Edinburgh. This followed instructions from The Board of Trade dated 19 october 1925 particularly with regard to the Mines and Works proposed for closure by Scottish Oils Limited.69963: Scottish Oils Limited, Meetings and Minutes dating from 25th August 1919 to 19th July 1921.
Scottish Oils Limited, Meetings and Minutes dating from 25th August 1919 to 19th July 1921. Concerns the administration of Board and Annual General meetings, and other administrative activities of the Company Secretary.69963: Scottish Oils Limited, Meetings and Minutes dating from 25th August 1919 to 19th July 1921.
Scottish Oils Limited, Meetings and Minutes dating from 25th August 1919 to 19th July 1921. Concerns the administration of Board and Annual General meetings, and other administrative activities of the Company Secretary.69963: Scottish Oils Limited, Meetings and Minutes dating from 25th August 1919 to 19th July 1921.
Scottish Oils Limited, Meetings and Minutes dating from 25th August 1919 to 19th July 1921. Concerns the administration of Board and Annual General meetings, and other administrative activities of the Company Secretary.69963: Scottish Oils Limited, Meetings and Minutes dating from 25th August 1919 to 19th July 1921.
Scottish Oils Limited, Meetings and Minutes dating from 25th August 1919 to 19th July 1921. Concerns the administration of Board and Annual General meetings, and other administrative activities of the Company Secretary.69963: Scottish Oils Limited, Meetings and Minutes dating from 25th August 1919 to 19th July 1921.
Scottish Oils Limited, Meetings and Minutes dating from 25th August 1919 to 19th July 1921. Concerns the administration of Board and Annual General meetings, and other administrative activities of the Company Secretary.69963: Scottish Oils Limited, Meetings and Minutes dating from 25th August 1919 to 19th July 1921.
Scottish Oils Limited, Meetings and Minutes dating from 25th August 1919 to 19th July 1921. Concerns the administration of Board and Annual General meetings, and other administrative activities of the Company Secretary.78483: Scottish Oils Limited Folder of Correspondence and Documentation. Dated 1950-1953.
Scottish Oils Limited Folder of various correspondence and documentation from 1950-1953, including details of the oil production, information of the industry itself, and minutes of meetings.78483: Scottish Oils Limited Folder of Correspondence and Documentation. Dated 1950-1953.
Scottish Oils Limited Folder of various correspondence and documentation from 1950-1953, including details of the oil production, information of the industry itself, and minutes of meetings.78483: Scottish Oils Limited Folder of Correspondence and Documentation. Dated 1950-1953.
Scottish Oils Limited Folder of various correspondence and documentation from 1950-1953, including details of the oil production, information of the industry itself, and minutes of meetings.80261: The Scottish Oil Agency Limited, Annual Reports and Accounts for the years ended 31st March 1920 to 31st December 1932
The Scottish Oil Agency Limited, Annual Reports and Accounts for the years ended 31st March 1920 to 31st December 1932. Bound set of Reports of the Directors and Balance Sheets for the Scottish Oil Agency Limited for the years ended 31st March 1920 to 31st December 1932. Provides an Abstract Balance Sheet for each financial year which details the company's liabilities and assets.81331: Young's Paraffin Light and Mineral Oil Company Limited, Accounts and Balance Sheets 1955 - 1974
Young's Paraffin Light and Mineral Oil Company Limited, Accounts and Balance Sheets 1955 - 1974. Subject file containing typed copies of Balance Sheets and also some Reports of the Directors and Accounts 1955 - 1974 for Young's Paraffin Light and Mineral Oil Company Limited.81338: The Pumpherston Oil Company Limited, Balance Sheets for the years ended 31st December 1955 to 1972.
The Pumpherston Oil Company Limited, Balance Sheets for the years ended 31st December 1955 to 1972. Subject file containing typed copies of the Balance Sheets of the Pumpherston Oil Company for the years from that ending 31st December 1955 to that ending 31st December 1972.8415: Correspondence concerning possible Government Assistance to the Scottish Shale Oil Industry. Duty on Indigenous Light Hydrocarbons. 1956-1960.
Correspondence file relating to the possibility of Government assistance to the Scottish Shale Oil Industry. Mostly between The Ministry of Power, London and Scottish Oils, Middleton Hall, Broxburn. Also includes Draft announcements, newspaper clippings and correspondence concerning the duty on Indigenous Light Carbons and the position of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry with reference to the European Free Trade Association. Dated 1956 to 1960.8417: Untitled subject file concerning the future of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry. Scottish Oils Limited. 1957 to 1961.
Untitled subject file concerning the future of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry which includes correspondence, wages calculations, details of discussions in the House of Commons, newspaper cuttings and minutes of meetings of representatives of Scottish Oils Limited and representatives of the National Union of Shale Miners and Oil Workers. Dated 1957 to 19618417-001: No 1. Parliamentary Debates (Hansards), House of Commons Official Report, Volume 625 No 129. 1960
No 1. Parliamentary Debates (Hansards), House of Commons Official Report, Volume 625 No 129. Dated 21st June 1960.8417-002: Printed Pamphlet No 2, 'Save Scottish Shale Oil', March 1959.
Printed pamphlet. An appeal to the Scottish Electorate and to British Parliamentarians by the Scottish Shale Oil Industry Defence Committee. Written and published for the Scottish Shale Oil Industry Defence Committee by George Dott, 56A Ravensheugh Road, Musselburgh, March 1959.8417-003: Election leaflet. No 3. General Election, 1959, West Lothian, Personal Message from John Taylor J.P., Labour Candidate.
Election leaflet for the West Lothian Parliamentary Labour Candidate. General Election, 1959, West Lothian, Personal Message from John Taylor J.P., Labour Candidate. States his promises to the electorate including shale and coal miners and paper workers. Stating to work towards abolishing heavy tax on shale if elected.8417-004: Election leaflet. No 4. Parliamentary Election, 1959, Midlothian Constituency, Vote Hill.
Parliamentary election leaflet for James M Hill for the Midlothian Constituency dated 1959. States he will abolish the excise duty on shale oil and improve working conditions within the industry and keep the industry going.86087: Scottish Oils Limited, Minutes of Directors' Meetings from 29th January 1935 - 18th December 1952.
Subject file containing the Secretary's typed copy minutes of the Board Meetings of the Directors of Scottish Oils Limited. Minutes of meetings from 29th January 1935 to 18th December 1952. Meeting of 26 February 1935 reports the death of Mr. J. W. Reoch, Company secretary, who had been employed by the Company for over 50 years having joined The Broxburn Oil Company Limited on 17th February 1885. There is mention of the increasing operation, development, expansion and subsequent investment in Grangemouth Refinery throughout the Minutes. The following meetings, record details of accidents and fatalities at Works and Mines, No. 174, 191,193,235,237,239,240 and 309. Meetings No. 268,269, 270 and 274 refer to the Burngrange Mining Disaster and subsequent Trust Fund.87240: Minutes of Directors' Meetings for The Dalmeny Oil Company Limited Held 13th October 1919.
Minutes of Directors' Meetings for The Dalmeny Oil Company Limited Held 13th October 1919. File contains typed copies of the minutes of the Board of Directors' Meetings of the Dalmeny Oil Company Limited. Held from 13th October 1919 to 28th February 1933 Of note: Minutes of Directors' Meetings for The Dalmeny Oil Company Limited held Tuesday, 29th June 1926 due to rising costs it was decided to close Dalmeny Oil Works as of 18th staff had been informed.87241: Minutes of Directors' Meetings for The Scottish Oil Agency Limited dating from 22nd October 1919 to 30th May 1933.
Minutes of Directors' Meetings for The Scottish Oil Agency Limited dating from 22nd October 1919 to 30th May 1933. Subject file containing typed minutes of the Board of Directors' Meetings of the Scottish Oil Agency Limited along with associated correspondence. On 20th May 1933 the minutes show that proposals were passed resulting in the decision that The Scottish Oil Agency Limited should go in to liquidation and that Secretary, Mr Robert Wilson Meikle, be appointed liquidator.87244: Scottish Oils Limited, Board Minutes and Papers. 1953.
Subject file containing the typed copy minutes from and papers for Meetings of the Board of Directors of Scottish Oils Limited. Meetings date from 15th January 1953 to 17th December 1953.