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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 3 of 54

Coal Importation South Australia to Continue. ADELAIDE

National Advocate · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 2

The Premier, Mr. Butler, stated to day that the Government would not extend the time for coal tenders beyond January 31. It is apparent that…

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Imported German Coal. Its Effect on British Trade. Question in House. LONDON

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 1

That the importation of German coal into Great. Britain under the reparations agreement is having an adverse effect on the…

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Sunday Work in Mines. When Lithgow Men Did It. Penalty Two Hours in the Stocks

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 6

There was a time in Lithgow when flic trade' was so good that the miners, worked a half shift on a Sunday to keep up with the orders. That was just, 34 years ago, and the offenders against the Sabbath were fined 5, or ordered to do "two hours in the stocks."…

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Knight on Coal Debacle "Premier Prevented Discussion." No Decline in Western Production. SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 4

That the Premier denied the Labor party the right to fully discuss the coal position and rigidly refused to entertain any suggestions except his…

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Mr. Bavin Returns. Coal Must be Reduced. SYDNEY

Leader · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 1

The Premier, Mr. Bavin, on his return from Melbourne to-day, referred to the coal position. He said that unless the price of coal could be…

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Coal Crisis Mr. Bavin's Obession To Reduce Wages Mr. Knight's Straight Talk. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 2

The definite announcement of Mr Butler, the Premier of South Australia, that his Government will not extend the time for the receipt of…

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Victorian Coal Contracts. May Go Abroad

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 5

Says the "Herald":-- Another serious development has occurred in regard to the coal industry. There is a probability that the…

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Coal From Overseas. Premier Greatly Concerned. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 15

The Premier, Mr Bavin, is greatly concerned because the Victorian Railway Commissioners are seeking permission to obtain their coal…

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Victorian Coal Contracts. City Press a Little Premature. Melbourne, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 1

The Premier of Victoria, Sir William McPherson, stated to-day that he was interested in the coal crisis…

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Premier’s Visit to Victoria. Coal Trade and Hospitals. SYDNEY

Leader · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 1

The Premier, Mr. Bavlin, on his from Melbourne to-day, referred the coal position. He said that unless the price of coal could be…

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Bruce Won't Investigate. Position in Coal Industry. Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 1

Mr. D. Recs, general president of the Miners' Federation, has received the following telegram from the Prime Minister (Mr. S. M. Bruce):--…

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4 Buried Miners' Narrow Escape Newcastle

National Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 2

Four miners had a narrow cape from death when they were buried beneath a quantify of coal which fell on them while working…

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Coal Crisis Mr. Bruce Refuses Inquiry SYDNEY Monday

National Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 2

The Premier, Mr. Bavin stated today that he had been informed by the Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, that the Commonwealth's offer to subsidise the…

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The Coal Troub No Statement for the SYDNEY, 7

Leader · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 4

The General-President of [?] Federation. Mr. D. [?] asked to-day if he had any [?] of the offer reported to [?]…

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Coal Cutting Prices. Newcastle Col[?]cries' Willing. Newcastle

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 2

Mr. "Bondy" Hoare's statement that he can direct the South Australian Premier (Mr. Butler) to Newcastle collieries from which he can…

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Coal Upheaval Predicted. Lithgow Alderman’s Opinion. LITHGOW

Leader · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 3

Speaking at the official opening of the Trades Hall offices to-day, the Mayor of Lithgow, Alderman W. Ashley, declared that the Premier’s…

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Coal Crisis Wage Reduction Anticipated Action by Owners NEWCASTLE

National Advocate · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 2

It was learnt on good authorit[?] to-day that coal owners will tender for the South Australian coal contract at prices much lower than 25s. a ton;…

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Coal Mine on Fire Exterior Damage Done Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 9

A fire has broken out in the Northumberland colliery at Sassifern, in the Newcastle district. The ventilating shaft and wooden fittings…

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Wallerawang Colliery Resumes

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 6

Wallerawang colliery was idle on Tuesday, but a resumption was made yesterday, when a conference was held between the manager (Mr. D…

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The Coal Problem Melbourne Man's Offer Melbourne

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 9

A representative of a leading Melbourne firm has offered the Victorian Government as much coal as it requires from England or South…

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