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

Mining & the mines, 1928

544 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 15 of 28

Miners' Senate Ballot. Returning Officer Here to Take Papers

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 4

The A.L.P. returning-officer, Mr. J. B. Martin, was expected in Lithgow this afternoon for the purpose of conveying the western miners' votes in…

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In Uproar Amazing Scenes at Miners' Conference LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 2

Amazing scenes were witnessed at the Miners' Federation Conference at Liandudno Town Hall (Carnarvonshire, Wales), to-day, When Mr…

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For Two Ounces of Gold Chinese Is Shot. Dunedin, This Morning

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 1

It has now been definitely established that robbery was the motive for the murder of Joe Chem, a Chinese, on Wednesday morning at the hut he…

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Partially Employed Miners. Their Deplorable Position. Cannot Accept Other Work. Rev. P Hope Makes [?]Tions

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 8

I am, at the present time, in touch with a case which represents such extraordinary features that I ask your courtesy in making it known to the…

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Is It Cheaper Coal? One Owner Breaks With Vend. and Reduces Price 5-. SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 1

In the course of an article in a metropolitan paper to-day it was stated that one of the largest colliery owners m the State had broken away from the…

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Communistic Tactics Iron Miners' Action London

National Advocate · Saturday 21 July 1928 · page 2

The private from miners conterence at Llandud[?] carried resolution by 620,000 votes to 3000, endorsing the action of the Executive…

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Civic Coal Contracts Commission to Investigate Judge Thompson Appointed Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 21 July 1928 · page 9

The terms of reference of the Com mission empowering His Honor, Judge Thomrson to Investigate the Sydney City Council coal contracts…

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Western Miners' Ballot Mr. Martin Collects the Papers

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 23 July 1928 · page 3

Mr. J. B. Martin, returning officer in connection with the A.L.P. selection ballot now in progress, was in Lithgow on Friday for the purpose of…

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Coal Investigation Commission. to Go Back 20 Years

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 23 July 1928 · page 4

The terms of reference to the commission appointed to investigate City Council coal contracts have been explained…

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No Fare Reduction. Even If Coal Is Cheaper. Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 23 July 1928 · page 1

Even if the coal-owners are prepared to reduce the price of coal to the Railway Commissioners by 5 per ton, a reduction of railway rates is not to be…

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Coal Crisis Wages May be Reduced Statement by Mr. Bavin Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 July 1928 · page 2

The 'Premier (Mr. Buvin) in the course of an appeal to colliery owners and miners to co-operate in an endeavor to place the mining…

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Colliery Mechanics' Conference. Annual Report Discussed

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 2

Mr. B. Drummond represented the western district at a conference of delegates of the Colliery Mechanics' Mutual Protective Association at…

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Partially Unemployed Miners. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 3

Sir,-- Will you allow me to make a few remarks on the observations of Rev. P. Hope, on the poverty of a union. No doubt that is only one among…

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Coal and the Cross-Country Railway

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 6

The decision of the South Australian Government to import coal from England, thus helping to accentuate the distress already…

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Our Coal and Roads. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 3

Sir, -- Seeing Sir Alfred Mond is visiting this country for the purpose of making inquiries as to our resources and the possibilities of scientific…

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2 Killed Crushed by Falling Coal West Maitland

National Advocate · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 2

Crushed by eight tons of falling coal, George Collett (40) and James Gillnour (38) were killed while working in the Pelaw Main Colliery…

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Our Coal Trade

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 4

It is fairly obvious that the coal trade of this district, of Australia, indeed of every other country, has lessened to such an extent as to jeopardise the…

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Coal Industry Public Inquiry Promised SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 3

Referring to the suggestion made by Mr. Bavin, the Premier, in regard to the coal m[?]ng industry, Mr. D. Roes, general president of the Miners…

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Miners Take Action. Sydney, Monday. SPDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 30 July 1928 · page 2

The "Richmond Main Miners' Lodge decided yesterday to take fresh action against sectional stoppages in the mine. Instead of…

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Mining Matters. Mass Meeting to Be Held

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 30 July 1928 · page 2

At a meeting of the Vale of Clwydd miners' lodge on Friday the notices of dismissal to 26 men employed at the colliery were discussed. It was stated…

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