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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 27 of 54

Another Colliery Idle

Leader · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 6

Owing to the fact of a wheeler being handed a fortnight's notice at the Invincible Colliery at Cullen Bullen, the men went on strike on Tuesday,…

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South Wales Colliery Explosion. Eight Lives Lost. LONDON

Leader · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 8

Eight lives were lost today in an explosion in Milfraen colliery, at Blaenavon South Wales. About 60 men were working in the pit at the time…

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The Coal Crisis Conference To-day

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 4

At the invitation of the Coal Commission representatives of the mine owners and the unions are meeting in conference to-day…

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Shock Coming to Smaller Mines Newcastle

National Advocate · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 2

While the smaller mines and unassociated pits in the north are reaping a rich harvest because of the coal hold up, they are in for a shock at the end…

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Dropped Dead Colliery Mechanic's Tragic End After Short Life of Service

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 4

Residents of Lithgow and district will regret to hear that Mr. B. P. Bunnell, of Lett-street, a well-known resident of the town, dropped dead in…

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8 Dead Mining Disaster in Wales London

National Advocate · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 5

Eight lives were lost to-day during an explosion at Milfraen colliery at Blaemavon, South Wales. About 60 men were working in the pit at the…

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Coal Lock Out To-day's Conference Temporary Agreement Hoped for Newcastle

National Advocate · Friday 12 July 1929 · page 2

It is hoped that to-morrow'e conference of miners and owners called by the Coal Commission in Sydney will go far to make a temporary…

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British Miners British Miners All Assistance Possible London

National Advocate · Saturday 13 July 1929 · page 2

The Secretary of the Miners' Federation received a statement from Mr. Albert Willis of New South Wales, regarding the Australian Governments'…

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Coal Lock Out The Parties Confer Three Hours' Discussion a Hopeful Sign Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 13 July 1929 · page 2

The conference called by the Cool Commission between representatives of the colliery owners and the Mining Unions, was held this…

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[?] on Coal Ship. [?] for Australia CAPETOWN

Leader · Monday 15 July 1929 · page 5

[?]amer Cadrallon, bound to with a cargo of coal, caught holds, when 600 miles from [?] spread rapidly, and the el…

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Private Coal Conference Does Not Reach Agreement

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 15 July 1929 · page 2

No tangible basis for resumption of work at the northern mines resulted from the private conference on Friday of the union representatives and…

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More Wonthaggi Coal Owing to Victorian Shortage Melbourne, This Morning

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 15 July 1929 · page 1

Increased production from the State coal mines at Wonthaggi has been called for by the Minister of Railways, Mr. Groves, who said that after…

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Coal Commission Another Sitting in Camera Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 July 1929 · page 2

The Coal Commission bad another sitting in camera to-day. It was announced that the Commission would sit in open court next…

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Miners and Owners Conference Resumes To-morrow

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 July 1929 · page 2

The conference of colliery owners and miners convened by the chairman of the Coal Commission will be resumed to-morrow…

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Coal Disputed Serious Development SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 17 July 1929 · page 2

The West Malthow[?] Committee of [?] withdraw all [?]…

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A Coal Discussion Lithgow Council Under Misapprehension

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 July 1929 · page 2

There was a long discussion at the Lithgow Council meeting on Monday night in regard to the reported reduction in the price of Oakey Park coal…

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Enginedrivers Meet Coal Dispute to Last Until 1930 ?

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 July 1929 · page 2

At a largely attended meeting of the combined sub-branches of the F.E.D. and F.A. at Lithgow Trades Hall on Sunday morning, Messrs. J…

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The Coal Commission Public Sittings Resumed Meaning of "Profit" Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 July 1929 · page 1

The Coal Commission resumed its sittings in public at Darlinghurst today. Evidence will be taken on matters…

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Miners' Conference at Three Collieries

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 18 July 1929 · page 4

In connection with the dispute at Invincible Colliery concerning the dismissal of a youth, Messrs. W. Pillans "and E. Carragher met members of the…

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