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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1927

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Anniversary of Ophir Gold Discovery

Leader · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 2

It will be 17 years ago on Saturday part [?]nce the Tem [?bers dis covered the [?] said in New South Wales, at O[?] Summer HM Or[?]…

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Mine Disaster Four Men Killed Wellington, N.Z.

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 6

A terrible mining disaster occurred at a colliery at Millerton, on Saturday, when four miners, William Pearson, mine manager,…

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Lithgow Miners. Their Claims for Increase. Mass Meeting This Morning

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 2

At a mass meeting of miners employed in the Lithgow group of eight collieries, held in the Oddfellows' Hall this morning, at which there were about…

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The Coal Mining Industry. Critical Situation Looming. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 5

The adjournment of the Legislative Assembly was moved by Mr. Booth today, to discuss “the critical situation in the coal mining Industry.” Mr…

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Miners' Unrest Work Stopped Temporarily Aggregate Meeting to Decide NEWCASTLE

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 2

"The strike is on, temporarily at least." This statement was made this afternoon by a member of the Northern…

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Northern Mines Idle. Owing to Refusal of Wages Claim. Aggregate Meetings to Consider

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 2

The conference in Newcastle between colliery owners and miners closed on Monday afternoon. The chairman of the Northern Colliery Proprietors gave…

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Mr Scott Fell Attacks Miners Will Get Fight If They Want It. Mr. Baddeiey's Appeal SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Booth, one of the members Newcastle, moved the adjournment of the House to discuss the situation…

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No Restrictions Coal. Stocks Ample Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 23

The Lord Mayor of Sydney states that no restrictions on the supply of electric current is contemplated at present. Reports…

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Coal Crisis a Serious Out Look Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 23

The claims of the coalminers for a minimum wage of 25/ a day have resulted in the Newcastle and Maitland collieries being…

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Ministerial Visit. Ulan Coal Mine and Cross Country Railway Deputation From Railway Leagues Minister Learns of feeling of Disappointment But is Impressed And Makes a Promise

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 7

"I shall report to the Premier on Monday, and impress on him the necessity for this bill being passed," said the Minister for Mines, Mr. Baddeley, at Ulan on Saturday morning last, after a deputation had urged the passing of the bill authorising the construction of the…

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Coal Trouble 15,000 Idle No Work on Northern Fields SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 2

The Federal Council of the Miners' Federation decided to-day that aggregate meeting should be held in all of the States, with the exception of…

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Men Dismissed at B.H.P. Will Mine Close Down ? SYDNEY, This Morning

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 4

A message from Broken Hill declares that mine workers there fear that a decline in the price of lead will cause serious unemployment. It is rumored…

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Western Miners. No Work on Monday. Aggregate Meetings at Lithgow, Wallerawang, Portland and Kandos

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 4

By advertisement in this issue, Mr. F. Gregory, western district secretary, on behalf of tho Central Council of the Miners' Federation, notifies that there…

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British Coal Recovered. Recent Exportation. LONDON

Leader · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 1

The Board of Trade returns for Jan-many show that the Imports were approximately £1113.600,000. and the exports £55,422,000. A remarkable…

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Coal Trouble Proposal of a Settlement Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 2

A further conference took place today in connection with the coal trouble. Mr. Knowles, of the Federal Attorney General's Department, and…

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Coal Mine at Mudgee

Leader · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 2

According to reports. Mudgee is likely to become a coal mining district. Last week a Parliamentary party, headed by the Minister for Mines, Mr…

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Miners Aggregate Meetings

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 2

In accordance with the decision of the council of the Miners' Federation, aggregate meetings will be held to-day: throughout, the mining districts of N.S…

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The Coal Stoppage

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 2

The stoppage on the northern coal field has once more focussed attention on the need for adequate local machinery to deal with disputes in the…

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The Coal Strike Federal Government's Attitude

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 9

Prime Minister Bruce, referring to the strike on the Northern coalfields, remarked that the Commonwealth Govt. was anxious…

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