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

Mining & the mines, 1929

1,073 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 16 of 54

The Mine Tax Not up to Estimate Yet SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1929 · page 2

A statement made available to-day by Mr. Stevens, State Treasurer, shows that up to the end of last month £2,998,000 has been received by way of…

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The Coal Industry Inquiry. Two Commissio[?] Appointed. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 8 May 1929 · page 2

It was repaired in Sydney to-day that Mr, Justice Davidson would be appointed as chairman or the Royal Commission to investigate the coal…

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By- Products of Coal Is Lithgow Test Satisfactory? Expert to Visit

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 May 1929 · page 2

The results of the analyses of samples of Lithgow coal sent to London by The L. and N. Brown Coal Co., Ltd., have…

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Full Inquiry Into the Coal Position the Terms of Reference Canberra

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 May 1929 · page 2

Comprehensive terms of reference have been prepared for the Royal Commission on the coal industry which will be appointed by the Fede…

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Coal Crisis Terms of Royal Commission All Phases to be Investigated CANBERRA

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1929 · page 2

Terms of reference of the Royal Commission to inquire into the coal industry were made available by the Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, to-day…

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Coal Crisis Support From N.Z. Miners Wellington (N.z.)

National Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 2

After hearing addresses by emissaries of the idle coal workers in the northern districts of New South Wales, the Wellington Seamen's Union has…

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As the Miners See It Mr. Davies on Coal Position "Price Can Be Reduced"

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 4

Mr. D. J. Davies, general secretary of the Miners' Federation, and secretary of the combined unions in the negotiations concerning the proposed…

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Miners and Royal Commission Professional Assistance Wanted

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 2

Representatives of the various mining unions met at the offices of the Miners' Federation yesterday to discuss the Royal Commission which…

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Rabbiters' Lean Time Miners Try Their Hand Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 5

Rabbiters in Bathurst and the neighboring districts are not having the profitable time this season that they had in previous years, mainly…

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Serious Mine Accident Lithgow Resident Injured Gaping Hole in Chest

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 1

Arthur Sheppeard, a resident of Cooerwull-street, Lithgow, is at present an inmate of the hospital, in a very serious condition,…

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See Mr. Stevens Prime Minister to Miners Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 1

In response to a telegram from the secretary of the Miners' Federation (Mr. D. J. Davies), a message has been received from the Prime…

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Pharaoh's Tomb Wonders Bed of Gold First Real Sickle Sword Ever Found Cairo

National Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 1

Ninety cases of treasures from the tomb of the Pharaoh Tut-ankh Amen, representing two years' restoration work by Mr. Howard…

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Renown Colliery Resumes Dispute Over Household Coal

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 1

Renown colliery was idle yesterday, but a resumption was made this morning. It was stated at the colliery to-day…

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Garden and the Coal Industry. No Authority from Miners. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 6

A full committee of the combined mining Industry unions, which is [?]ting in Sydney, Issued the following statement to-day: “The committee’s…

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Hope in Coal Industry

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 4

There is at long last a ray of hope in the coal crisis. Following repeated attempts at a patched- up settlement, the Federal Government has decided upon…

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Western Miners Election of Officers

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 3

Ald. Campbell Roy has been reelected president of the western district of the Miners' Federation. Results of the annual election of…

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The Coal Crisis Men to Interview Mr. Stevens

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 3

The meeting of mining union representatives decided yesterday that the safety men should not be withdrawn from the collieries for the present…

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Coal Crisis Safety Men to Stay SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 2

The committee of the combined conference of mining unions decided to-day that safety men are not to be withdrawn from the northern mines…

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Coal Commission Miners' Expenses at Inquiry Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1929 · page 2

A deputation from the combined conference of mining unions met Mr Stevens, State Treasurer to-day and asked what the Government intended…

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Coal Crisis Position in the South SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 May 1929 · page 3

The south Coast mines which have been working very intermittently during the last few years are benefiting as a result of the northern stoppage…

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