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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 30 of 56

Newcastle Miners Resume. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 4 June 1930 · page 2

The men resumed work at all the associated collieries on the Newcastle field this morning. It is estimated that approximately 9000 men have…

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Gold-hunt Scheme a Bathurst Criticism

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 June 1930 · page 4

Says the Bathurst "Times":-- Word was received on Monday that 20 miners' kits--tents, blankets, tools, etc.--were arriving in Bathurst in…

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Getting Gold Geologist's Visit. Aid for Prospectors

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 4 June 1930 · page 6

In connection with the scheme launched by the Minister for Mines (Mr Weaver) for assisting prospectors, the Government Geologist (Mr…

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Miners' Levy Lifted Yielded £100,000 in 15 Months

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 June 1930 · page 2

[?] a resumption of work on the northern field, the 124 per cent. levy imposed upon, members of the Western Miners' Federation for the relief…

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Lithgow and Tyldesley Coal Lowest Quote for City Supplies

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 June 1930 · page 3

Tenders for three months' supply of coal--approximately 90,000 tons to the City Council's power-houses were opened at the Town Hall on…

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Newcastle Coal for East Hopeful Signs in North Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 June 1930 · page 1

The fact that an order has bee a placed for 14,000 tons of Newcastle coal by Eastern buyers is regarded as a hopeful sign that Australia will…

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Western Colliery Workers Owners Claim Reduction

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 5 June 1930 · page 2

According to the "Herald," a conference will be held at an early date to discuss the claims of the colliery proprietors for a reduction in wages…

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Rothbury Mines 110 Receive Notice Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 5 June 1930 · page 3

In all about 110 men at Rothbury have received notices. The Minister for Mines (Mr. Weaver) sal dto-night the tall to whom promises had been…

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Newcastle Coal Order From Eastern Buyers Newcastle

National Advocate · Thursday 5 June 1930 · page 3

"An order for 14,000 tons of Newcastle coal was placed yesterday by eastern buyers. This is regarded us a hopeful sign for regaining the…

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Aberdare Mine Idle. Miners' Grievances. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 7

One of the large mines on the northern field at Aberdare was idle this morning, the [?] having ceased work till their agreements were…

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That Word " Nationalisation" a Sidelight on the Coal-mine Crisis

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 8

For the last twelve years my work as a journalist in Sydney has taken me continuously among coal-owners, coal-miners, union secretaries,…

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Miners Rights for Unemployed

National Advocate · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 5

The question or reducing fees for miners rights for unemployed men to mine on private property was brought before the Minister for Mines (Mr…

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Miners Lose Jobs Position at Muswellbrook

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 4

With the return to something like normal conditions on the Maitland coalfields, the manager of St. Heliers Coal Co. Ltd…

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Mt. Stewart Mine Exemption Opposed Forfeiture Recommended

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 1

An objection to any further suspension of labor conditions at the Mt: Stewart mine (Leadville) was lodged by Mr. A. J. Trevethick, of…

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The Miners Aberdare Main Idle a Unadjusted Grievance Cessnock

National Advocate · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 3

Aberdare Main, one of the largest pits on the field was idle to-day. Instead of going below this morning the men held a meeting at the pit top…

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Motor Car and Lorry Mining Official's Lucky Escape

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 3

Mr. E. Carragher, prominent official in western mining circles, was the central figure in what might have been a serious accident during the…

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Getting Gold Assistance for Prospectors. Start Made in Mudgee District

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 1

In furtherance of the Government's plan for assisting prospectors the State geologist (Mr. L. Jones) paid Mudgee a visit yesterday, June 5. On…

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Unflinching Courage Miners Save Mate's Life Buried Under 40 Tons of Coal Wesct Maitland

National Advocate · Saturday 7 June 1930 · page 2

"I prayed all the time." In bed after the terrifying experience of being burled beneath 40 tons of coal for four hours in Ayrfield No. 1 colliery,…

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King Coal Again Enthroned

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 7 June 1930 · page 1

The most important and welcome news that has been heard in the land for some time was the announcement regarding a…

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