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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

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Telegrams Yallourn Coal Fire Extinguished. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 4

The fire which has been burning in the open but at Yallourn coal mine for several days was subdued early this morning and the mine settlement is now out of…

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Coal Crisis Talk Of Hold-Up Rumors at Newcastle Men Reject Govt's Proposals. Newcastle

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 5

In industrial circles to-day, the opinion was expressed that manufacturing interests in all States are preparing for a held up in the coal industry…

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Fumes and Dust From Balmain Coal Mine. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 5

A deputation which waited on the Bal main Council last night declared that deadly parboil dioxide and sulphurated hydrogen fumes emitted from the local…

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Coal Crisis Follows Wage-Cut Scheme What Will Owners Do? Bavin-lang Clash Political Leaders Add Fuel to Fire. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 5

The president of the northern collieries says if the Government cannot solve the present position of affairs, the owners will have to take steps…

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Tyalgum Coal Mine

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 7

The coal mine at Tyalgum has again started operating, says the, "Tweed Daily" A syndicate of three—Messrs. Barrett, Hughes and Gilmore—have taken…

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The Coal Industry Sydney

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 2

The Miners' Federation has asked the Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, to appoint a commission to inquire into the coal industry. In a letter to Mr…

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Coal Crisis The Owners' Plans Wait for a Month New Proposals Likely Then. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 5

The opinion was expressed to-day that no definite action is to be taken by the coal owners to seek a reduction of wages within on month, and…

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Tvalgum Coal

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 4

A saving of £500 yearly could be made if it were possible to use sole[?]y local coal at the electrical works," said Mr. T. E. Flynn. electrical engineer, at…

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Coal Inquiry Bruce Says No Matter for N,s,w, Govt, Mine Owners Issue Statement. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 5

The Miners' Federation has asked the Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, to appoint a Commission of Inquiry into the coal industry…

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Four Days Tour Prince to Visit Distressed Mining Areas. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 5

The Prince of Wales tour of the mining districts will occupy four days. The Prince hopes to see as much as possible of the distressed areas and the people in their…

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Son O' Mine Scratched. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 2

Son o' Mine was scratched in Melbourne. at 1.37 this afternoon, for the Australian and Sydney Cups…

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"Let Us See Some" Garden and Soviet Gold. Sydney, Saturday

Daily Examiner · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 5

Leaders of the militant section at the Trades Hall scout the suggestion that they have received Seviet gold for propaganda…

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From Overseas? Coal For Victoria Serious for N,s,w, Premier Discussed Position. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 4

The Premier, Mr. Bavin, on his, return from Melbourne, referred to the coal position. He said unless the price of coal could be, reduced in…

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Four Miners Buried Under Fall of Coal. Newcastle

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 6

Four miners had a narrow escape from death or serious injury when they were buried beneath a quantity of coal, which fell on them to-day. Other miners, after…

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The Serious Position in the Coal Industry

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 4

The rejection of the Premier's proposals for the rehabilitation of the coal industry in this State has created a very serious situation and up to the present there is no ray of hope to relieve the black outlook. Mr. Bavin's suggestions arose out of an ultimatum from South Australia that unless there was…

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£2,238,146 Victoria And South Aus. Value of Coal Contracts Loss Would Hit Coal Districts. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 5

Tenders for the South Australian Government[?] contract for 800,000 tons of coal close next Thursday. Should the contract be lost to New…

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Vic. Too Cheaper Coal Cry Cabinet Meeting Offers From Tasmania. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 4

Lengthy consideration was given by the Victorian Cabinet to-night to the coal question. It had been expected that the Railway…

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Over a Million for Starving Miners and Families Less Than £200,000 Disbursed. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 5

In the House of Commons Lord Eustace. Porey, in reply to a question, said the Lord Mayor of London's Miners' Fund, made payments to January 25 totalling…

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Cheap Coal From Northern Fields No Reduction of Wages Union Official's Statement. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 4

Mr. Hoare, president of the Northern branch of the Miners' Federation, claims that there are nine owners on the Newcastle fields prepared to offer…

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Prince's Tour Distressed Mining Areas to See for Himself Will Visit 100 Towns and Villages. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 5

The Prince of Wales left tor Newcastle to-night. After breakfast to-morrow he begins the most remarkable tour ever…

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