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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 26 of 56

At Last Mines May Be Re-opened Miners to be Engaged NEWCASTLE

National Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1930 · page 2

Behind the Newcastle meeting of northern collieries' managers, under- managers and other officials to-day was the definite assumption that work…

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Exciting Roller Hockey State Mine Team Beaten

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 8 May 1930 · page 3

One of the most exciting roller hockey matches played in Lithgow took place in the Union Theatre last night, when the State mine team was…

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Volunteer Labor Report From Collieries SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 9 May 1930 · page 2

It is reported that for the past six weeks coal has been produced at two northern associated mines with volunteer labor. These men,…

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Coal Trouble Two Small Mines Working Newcastle Friday

National Advocate · Saturday 10 May 1930 · page 2

The manning of two small associated pits on the Newcastle coalfields—Northumherland and Northern Extended— with non-Federation labor is no secret…

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Gold Seekers Minister's Attitude Doesn't Understand

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 May 1930 · page 16

The following communication, dated 8/5/30, has been received by Mr. W. P. Dunn, M.L.A. from the Minister, for Mines, Mr Weaver…

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Search for Gold Will Govt. Assist? Mr. Dunn's Questions

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 May 1930 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly on May 6 Mr. W.F. Dunn, M.L.A., asked: In view of the appealing…

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No Hope for Gold Seekers Sunny Corner Man's Discouraging Report

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 May 1930 · page 4

The fact that unemployment any poverty are rife is evidenced by the large number of people continually passing through Sunny Corner, some…

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Coal Trouble Interest in Aggregate Meetings Newcastle

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 May 1930 · page 2

Keen interest is being taken on the Newcastle and Maitland coalfields in the aggregate meetings to-morrow and Wednesday when the latest position of…

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Coal for the Poor Action by Scullin Government Newcastle

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 May 1930 · page 1

Between 2,000 and 3,000 tons of coal are to be given to the poor in the Newcastle district by the Federal Government from its stocks at Port…

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Coal Dispute Repatriation of Miners SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 14 May 1930 · page 2

The general secretary of the Miners' Federation, Mr. Davies, has received an offer from the Federal Treasurer (Mr. Theodore) of £100,000…

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COAL [?] MEETINGS. Will They Accept Terms? [?]ASTLE

Leader · Wednesday 14 May 1930 · page 2

Ag[?]gate [?] of the miners were sale on the [?] to-day. Addressing a [?] at Sp[?] Point, the general secretary of the…

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Return to Work Leaders' Advice to Miners Lively Aggregate Meetings Newcastle

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 May 1930 · page 2

The miners 'leaders told the men at the aggregate meetings to-day that their funds were so low that they could not possibly hold out for longer…

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Minister's Move to Encourage Gold Production Working Week Issue to be Decided To-Night Get More Gold Encouraging Production Assistance For Prospectors SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 14 May 1930 · page 2

The Minister for Mines (Mr. Weaver), has prepared a comprehensive scheme for submission to the Cabinet to encourage gold production,…

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MR. J. S. GARDEN To Oppose Mr. Weave Rothbury Mine the Issue Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 May 1930 · page 3

It was learnt from an authorative source to-night that Mr. J. S. Garden will oppose the Minister for Mines (Mr. Weaver) in the Neutral…

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The Weather Gold Generally Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 3

Another cold day was experienced over New South Wales yesterday. Frost were recorded at many places, especially in the central west plains…

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Mines to Re-start Majority of Lodges in Favor Counting the Votes

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 4

The northern miners' lodges yesterday balloted overwhelmingly in favor of acceptance of the November compromise terms…

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Coal Lockout Likely to End at Last Men Favor Resumption An Overwhelming Vote NEWCASTLE

National Advocate · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 2

The 15 months' coal war looks like ending. The first count of votes from the Lodges on the question of accepting the owners' terms…

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Coal for Railways 1,000,000 Tons Required Waiting for Mines to Re-open Sydney Friday

National Advocate · Saturday 17 May 1930 · page 2

A resumption of wort on the northern coalfields will probably be followed by the Railway Commissioners calling fresh tenders for…

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Demands by Miners Newcastle

National Advocate · Saturday 17 May 1930 · page 2

The northern district treasurer of the Miners' Federation (Mr. J. Kellock) stated to-day that an understanding with the coalowners and the…

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Coal Dispute Meeting Arranged SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 May 1930 · page 2

It is understood that arrangements have been completed for a meeting between representatives of the Northern Collieries…

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