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

Mining & the mines, 1930

1,112 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 56

The Ashtonfield Miners. Third Day’s Hearing. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 9

When the [?] [?] the 73 men of having [?] [?] [?]…

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Coal Crisis "Black" Ban Likely to Be Removed Cessnock

National Advocate · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 2

Soon the frothblowers on the South Maitland coalfields will be able to meet with a clear conscience Indications are that the "black" ban will…

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West and Coal Crisis "All Out" Ballot to Be Declared To-day "

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 4

The ballot to decide whether the Western District miners are in favor of the "all out" policy or otherwise will be declared late…

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Coal Output Lowest Since 1909 SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1930 · page 2

Mainly due to operations being suspended at the associated pits on the northern coalfields the output of coal for the year ended December 31, 1929…

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Assassinated Millionaire Mine Owner Shot From Behind Hedge Berlin

National Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1930 · page 2

A sensation has been caused throughout Germany by the assasination of Dr. Kramer, millionaire mineowner. in the garden of his own home, following…

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Coal Crisis 73 Men Charged Sentences and Fines Wallsend

National Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1930 · page 2

Evidence for the defence was con[?]at the Wallsend Court to-day when the hearing was resumed of charges against 73 men of having taken part…

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Our Mineral Output Was £12,750,000 Last Year Decrease Due to Coal Trouble

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 24 February 1930 · page 5

Value of the mineral production of New South Wales for last year shows a decrease of about £2,500,000…

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Coal Commission Term Extended SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1930 · page 2

The State Government intends to extend the term of the Coal Commission until March 31 owing to the [?] health of Mr. Justice Davidson, the…

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Coal Trouble State Government's Offer Withdrawn Unemployment Relief May be Stopped Another Conference Suggested Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1930 · page 2

The State Cabinet to-day considered the continuance of the dispute on the northern coalfields in its relation to the general…

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Slack of Trade At Several Western Collieries Where Is the Demand?

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 1

The slackness of trade among the smaller collieries of the Mudgee line area is stated to be due to the increased production of the State mine…

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Coal Dispute Delegates' Advice MELBOURNE

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 2

Speaking at the All Australian Trade Union Congress, Mr. H. C. Gibson, (engine-drivers' delegate) said that there was one inevitable end to…

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Rothbury Mine Lithgow Request. Co-operation Refused

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 19

The February meeting of the Coolah Shire Council received from the acting town clerk, Lithgow, a copy of a resolution carried at a meeting of…

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Miners' Conferences. Mr. Bavin's Promise .SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 2

The Premier, Mr. Bavin, said to-day that the Conference which be had proposed between the owners and the…

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Mines to Re-open. If Beeby Award Invalid. NEWCASTLE

Leader · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 2

It was stated to-day that several large pits will reopen if the High Court declares the B[?]by Award…

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State Cabinet's Withdrawal of Coal Transport Charge Remission. Question of Relief

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 2

The State Cabinet has decided to withdraw its offer of a remission of 2 a ton on Government charges in the transport of coal Should an…

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Coal Trouble Conference Called Mr. Bavin's Request to Owners and Men Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 2

The Premier (Mr. Bavin) to-night sent letter to the coal owners and the Miners' Federation, diking them to meet to see if it was possible to…

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Open the Mines Bavin's Latest Appeal. Suggestion's to Owners and Miners Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1930 · page 2

Stressing the importance of the early re-opening of northern mines, the Premier (Mr. Bavin) has appealed to both the miners and the owners to…

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Buried by Tops Incident at Vale Colliery

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 27 February 1930 · page 3

Mr. John Davie, who is employed at Vale of Clwydd colliery as a shiftman, had a lucky escape from serious injury in the mine yesterday, when he…

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British Coal Order From Canada London Tuesday

National Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1930 · page 1

Mr. J. H. Thomas, Minister in charge of unemployment problems, told the House of Commons to-night that he had Just heard that 40,000 tons of…

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The Coal Trouble Views of "Bondy" Hoare

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 27 February 1930 · page 2

Speaking at the A.C.T.U. conference in Melbourne, Mr. "Bondy" Hoare said the congress had to face the statement made by Mr. Davies…

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