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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 8 of 54

Coal Inquiry Questions by Labor Members CANBERRA

National Advocate · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 2

Labor questioned in House of Representatives to-night, that the appointment of the Royal Commission on coal was not conditional upon…

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If Coal Trouble Lasts. Heavy Relief Charges. Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 1

In event of the coal trouble lasting any length of time it is expected that the cost of the food relief will amount to £20,000 per week…

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200 Idle Dispute at Balmain Colliery Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1929 · page 3

Owing to a dispute between the engine drivers employed at the Balmain colliery and the management the pit did not work…

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Coal Mining Industry. Mr. Chifley Quotes Figures

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 1

Speaking in the House of Representatives last week on the coal industry. Mr. Chifley M.P., said that one aspect of the problem that confronted…

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Lidsdale Colliery Idle

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 1

A dispute occurred at Lidsdale colliery to-day, as a result of which the men are idle. The district officers of the miners'…

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The Coal Crisis Case for the Miners Mr. Chifley's Able Address Tribute by Nationalist Member

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 1

Speaking on the proposal to ap point a Royal Commission into the coal milling industry. Mr J. B. Chifley, M.H.R., Macquarie…

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Coal Barons Flout the Law

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 2

The mine owners of New South wares have taken a most disas[?] step in racking out [?] of miners in order to force a reduction in…

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Dismissed Miners Feeding the Families Newcastle

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 3

The feeding of the wives and families of men recently rendered idle on the southern coalfields is the concern of a conference of…

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Coal Debate. Mr. Baddeley's Motion Defeated

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 2

The deputy leader of the State Opposition (Mr. Baddeley) moved the adjournment of the House yesterday to discuss the action of the northern…

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The Coal Crisis. Discussed in Parliament

Leader · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 2

It is reported that after the Mining Unions meeting in Sydney. to-morrow, all the safety men are likely to be withdrawn from the mines that are no…

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Coal Crisis Government Attacked Big Industrial Conflict Predicted Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 5

The coal crisis was debated in the Legislative Assembly to-day when Mr Baddeley (Deputy Leader of the Opposition), moved the adjournment…

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Lidsdale Colliery Resumes

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 2

The dispute at Lidsdale concerning the payment of wheelers has been satisfactorily settled, following conferences yesterday afternoon and this…

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Reply to Mr. Bruce. Mining Unions Insist on Nominating Accountant

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 2

Representatives of unions engaged in the coal-mining industry yesterday issued a statement insisting upon the unrestricted right to nominate an…

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Northern Collieries Safety Men to Remain Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 3

The safety men arc to remain In thE northern coal mines affected by the notices. Unofficially, but on good authority, it was learnt that…

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Boiled to Death. Miner’s Shocking End. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 6

[?] was kitted at the Westport Company’s mine. Not [?] through an [?] of boiling water from the [?] section of the [?]…

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Praise for W.A. Govt. "Has Helped Gold Industry". London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 4

At a meeting of the Golden Horshoe Mining Co. to-day, the managing director, Mr. F. H. Hamilton, paid a tribute to the Western Australian…

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One Shilling to Start. Prospecting For Gold

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 3

Just before the Southern Cross hops off to England, Smithy is again offering the public wonderful value for the investment of…

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Coal Crisis [?]00 Seamen Thrown Idle Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 4

There was a services development in the New South Wales coal stoppage yesterday when in[?] State shipping companies decided to Pay…

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Telegrams. the Coal Strike. Collier Crews to be Paid Off. SYDNEY

Leader · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 1

Owing to the coal trouble, the crews of the colliers [?], Arkabar, [?] and [?] will be paid off on their arrival ln Sydney…

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Coal Miners' Bequest. Canberra

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 3

Prime Minister Bruce turned down the request of the coal miners to be allowed; to select their own accountant to examine coal owners…

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