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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 31 of 54

Blue and Gold Hall To-night

National Advocate · Wednesday 31 July 1929 · page 2

Elaborate arrangements have been made for the Blue and Gold Ball, run under the auspices of the High School Association, which will be held in the…

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Oil From Coal Possibilities at Ulan. Present-day Products

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 31 July 1929 · page 14

In view of the visit of the Acting Premier; Mr. Buttenshaw, to inspect the Ulan coal mine on Friday, it is interesting to note one of the…

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Distress in the North Government and the Coal Crisis

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 31 July 1929 · page 2

Pitiful stories of distress in the northern country districts were related to the Acting-Premier by a deputation of business men…

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No Action Government and Coal Owners Mr. Buttenshaw Turns Down Deputation SIDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 31 July 1929 · page 2

Replying to a deputation representing the business people of practically every centre on the northern coalfields to-day, Mr. Buttenshaw…

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The Coal Crisis Figuring Coal Profits

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 1 August 1929 · page 2

First ascertain the profit of each colliery next the respective output of coal available for sale, and then arrive at an average by dividing the…

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Coal Commission Determining Profits of Coal Owners Sydney Wednesday

National Advocate · Thursday 1 August 1929 · page 2

The Coal Commission briefly interrupted its sittings in camera this morning to announce its decision on the general principles of determining…

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Coal Stocks Depleted Newcastle

National Advocate · Thursday 1 August 1929 · page 2

The coal stocks at Waratah from which the gas companies of the Stat[?]draw their supplies have been seriously depleted and the stocks now…

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Safety Men Withdrawn from Abermain Colliery a Serious Position Cessnock

National Advocate · Thursday 1 August 1929 · page 2

The safety men were withdrawn from Abermain No. 2 colliery to-day. Coal for the boilers was hauled to the surface by members…

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24 Killed Mining Disaster in Germany Berlin

National Advocate · Thursday 1 August 1929 · page 3

A mining catastrophe has occurred at Waldenburg, in Lower Silecia. Twenty-four men were killed, and it is feared that 12 others will not…

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AFTER 50 Years Gold Pass Found in Botanic Gardens Brisbane

National Advocate · Thursday 1 August 1929 · page 2

While top dressing a lawn at the Botanic Gardens to-day a workman found in the soil a gold Parliamentary pass inscribed C. McMahon. Mr…

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Any Sort of Coal Will Drive Train and Produce Electricity Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 1 August 1929 · page 1

Both the Railway Commissioners and the City electrical department reported this morning that they had ample stocks of coal on hand and…

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Hughie Sutherland's Attack Says Miners Leaders Are Afraid

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 August 1929 · page 4

Mr. Hugh Sutherland (the Federated Engine-drivers' organiser); in a statement yesterday declared; -- "Charges are flying in the air. Let…

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Coal Lockout Position at Abermain CESSNOCK

National Advocate · Friday 2 August 1929 · page 3

The position at Abermain No. 2 colliery from which the safely men were withdrawn yesterday because coal was being hauled to the surface, was…

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No Compromise Northern Coal Dispute SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 2 August 1929 · page 2

Delegates to the Sydney Labor Council last night expressed strong objections to the statement of Mr. Hugh Sutherland, who had advised…

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Plenty of Coal. Railway and Ele[?]y Services. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 2 August 1929 · page 8

Although the gas supp[?] are affected by the [?] dispute, the Railsay Commi[?] and the City Electricity Department report that they…

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The Coal Trouble. Engine Drivers’ Stand. SYDNEY

Leader · Saturday 3 August 1929 · page 1

It was [?] meeting last night that the Engine Drivers Federation had [?] not [?] for any criticism of Organiser H. Sutherland…

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Coal Lockout a Compromise Proposed an Important Meeting Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 3 August 1929 · page 2

The State Council of the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association to-night considered the report of the Southern and Northern organiser…

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Callous Government Efforts to Defeat Miners Warm Criticism at Cessnock CESSNOCK

National Advocate · Saturday 3 August 1929 · page 2

Heated criticism of the Government for refusing relief in some cases and for its decision that unemployed youths and girls must register for…

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The Coal Strike. Mr. Sutherland's Intervention. SYDNEY

Leader · Monday 5 August 1929 · page 2

It was reported at its meeting last night that the Engine Drivers' Federation had decided not to stand for any criticism of Organiser H. Sutherland,…

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Ading-Premier's Visit Inspection of Ulan Coal Mine Cross-country Railway Factor Deputation Urges Commencement Railways Not Out of Date "Prevent That Drift to the City"

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 August 1929 · page 7

An assurance was given by the Acting-Premier and Minister for Public Works, the Hon. B. A. Buttenshaw, to a deputation at Ulan on Friday last, that if money is available in September he will endeavor to have an amount made…

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