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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 19 of 56

Enginedrivers and Miners Balmain Causes Split Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 4

The dispute between the enginedrivers and miners as a result of the trouble at the Balmain colliery has resulted definitely in a split…

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Coal Dispute Reports and Rumors Industry Still Throttled SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 2

It is reported that Bellbird colliery is to be unsealed during the week end, and that Hebburn, Abermain No 2, Richmond Main,…

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In Parliament Mr. Bavin and Increase in Working Hours No Reduction for State Governor Government and Mine Owners Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Baddeley asked, the Premier (Mr. Bavin) whether there was any truth in the report that the Government…

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Youth's Throat Savagely Slashed During Quarrel Northern Coal Dispute Still Throttling Industry Throat Slashed Savage Attack Quarrel Over Fiver MELBOURNE

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 2

George Perwitz, 19, was admitted to the hospital last night with slash in his throat extending from his ear to under the middle of his chin…

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To Re-open Several Mines in the North Statement by Mr. Macdonald Enginemen Accept Conditions Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 22 March 1930 · page 2

"Three or four mines will be working next week. It is just a matter of days now." The chairman of the Northern Collieries Association (Mr…

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Australian Gold. London

Leader · Monday 24 March 1930 · page 5

The Hank of England has received million sovereigns by the [?] a [?]number by tile Baradine…

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The Coal Crisis Question of Federal Bounty

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 24 March 1930 · page 1

The miners propose to ask two Federal Ministers (Mr. Theodore and Mr. Beasley) to guarantee a subsidy of 9d a ton on Miners' earnings. If this…

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Coal Dispute Reports and Rumors SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 24 March 1930 · page 2

There were several developments in connection with the coal trouble last night. It was announced that the engine drivers would…

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Gold From Australia 2 Millions for Bank of England London

National Advocate · Monday 24 March 1930 · page 3

The Bank of England received 1,00,000 sovereigns from Australia by the Maloja and 1,000,000 by the Baradine…

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Coal Lockout Re-opening the Mines Work Being Pushed on Cessnock

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1930 · page 2

The owners are mainlining strict silence as to the acutal pits that will be opened first. Though indications are plentiful on the…

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Mining Applications Granted

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1930 · page 2

At the Bathurst warden's Court yesterday before the Wardenh, Mr. W. S. Bromhead Albert William Reakes was granted authority to enter an acre of…

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Miners' Federation Federal Ministers in Attendance Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1930 · page 2

The Federal Treasurer (Mr. Theodore) and the Assistant Minister for Labor (Mr. Beasley) attended the miners' convention to-day and…

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Dole Refused to Section of Miners Newcastle

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1930 · page 2

When the miners applied for relief at the Newcastle bureau to-day those who had not lodged applications for work at the associated pits were…

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Mine Owners Waiting Result of Aggregate Meetings Before Re-opening Mines Cessnock, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 26 March 1930 · page 1

It is not considered likely that the mines will be opened before the miners are given an opportunity of holding aggregate meetings to decide…

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Coal Dispute Convention's Decision SYDNEY

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

It is learned from an authoritative source that the Miners' Convention will call an aggregate meeting on the northern coalfields next week, at…

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No Settlement Coal Lockout Continues SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 March 1930 · page 2

During the past few days hopes have been high of a settlement of the coal deadlock at compromise rates. All indications pointed that…

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The Coal Trouble Government Assistance. SYDNEY, Tuesdsy

Leader · Wednesday 26 March 1930 · page 2

The Premier, Mr. Bavin, said to-day that the extent of the Government assistance to the coal industry would…

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The Baton Charges Miners' Case Adjourned CESSNOCK

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 March 1930 · page 2

A further adjournment until April 8 was granted at the Cessnock Police Court to-day in connection with charges of unlawful assembly against 62…

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24Ft. Seam Coal in Ontariio Wide Area

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 26 March 1930 · page 2

Exploration of the field of lignite coal recently uncovered, by the Ontario Department of Mines at Blacksmith Rapids, on the…

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