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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

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Harwood Shire Meeting of Council Yamba Improvements Mining Lease Applications

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 November 1929 · page 2

The November meeting of the Harwood Shire Council was held on Thursday morning, when there were present Crs. A. McKinnon (president), D. Archer, N. J…

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Mine Explosion Body of Third Victim Recovered All of Entombed Men Released. Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 November 1929 · page 5

Further particulars regarding the explosion at the Linton mine at South End show that the body of the third minor, Harry Kitto. has been recovered. The…

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General Strike Threat Involving the Whole Community. If State Govt. Opens Coal Mines Unions Bitterly Oppose Plan, Premier Is Not Perturbed Must Have Coal for Essential Services. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 5

There is every possibility that the State will he laboring in the throes of a general strike in the near future as the result ot the Government's intention to reopen certain mines on the northern field. Following- on the decision of a large meeting- of unionists at the Trades…

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Coal Commission Owner Figures Wanted Eight to Cross-examine Claimed. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 5

The request that the figures prepared by the mining unions relating, to coal profits bo gone into at once was made, by Mr. Miller, representing the unions, when…

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'Going Right Ahead' Government and the Coal Mines Theodore's Alleged Promise to the Miners Conference at Canberra on Saturday 4500 Coal Strikes in Fifteen. Years . SYDNEY

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 November 1929 · page 4

The Minister for Mines, Mr. Weaver, referring to-day to the proposed opening of the Rothbury mine to-morrow, said "We are going right ahead." It is understood that even if a general coal strike occurs with the stoppage of all coal supplies, there still will be enough coal to carry on…

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The Coal Crisis

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 November 1929 · page 4

The Premier, Mr. Bavin, first intervened in the coal dispute many months ago. After some months of fruitless endeavour he left Australia, on a health trip, thinking that when he returned the coal trouble would have been a thing of the past. He returned recently to find the northern collieries still idle, and…

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At Canberra Another Coal Conference Called by Scullin. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 November 1929 · page 4

The Prime Minister, Mr. Scullin, announced, this afternoon that he and Mr. Bavin, Premier of New South Wales, had agreed to hold a coal conference in…

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Open Verdict Linton Mine Fatalities. Dunedin

Daily Examiner · Thursday 21 November 1929 · page 4

The Coroner returned an open verdict in the ease of the deaths of three men killed last Friday in the explosion at the Linton mine at Southland. Evidence…

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British Miners New President Against Strikes. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 21 November 1929 · page 5

Mr. Smith's resignation front the presidency of the Miners' Federation does not cause any surprise. He says the Government got the miners" vote by promising a…

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Wages Costs Coal Commission Evidence. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 21 November 1929 · page 4

Giving evidence before the Coal Commission to-day, Mr. Davies, representing the miners, said the northern companies had had a stranglehold on Interstate and…

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'GASEOUS' Rothbury Mine Angry Exchange in House Labor Member Removed. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 21 November 1929 · page 4

There was an angry half-hour in the Legislative Assembly to-day, when the Deputy-Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Baddeley, asserted that…

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One Man Answered Call When Government Opened Rothbury Colliery Union Member Refuse Refuse to Apply for Work Angry Scenes in Assembly--Labor Member Removed Extension of Strike to Other States Theodore Denies Allegations Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 21 November 1929 · page 4

When the Rothbury mine opened this morning and a call was made for men only one man came forward. The Government requires 240 men to work the pit. The Minister for Mines, Mr. Weaver, was present in charge of…

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Life Prisoner Floods in Wales Privy Council Appeal Gold Coast Tragedy Not Guilty of Wife Murder. London, Tuesday. Worst for Forty Years Families Escape in Night Attire London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 21 November 1929 · page 5

Five Law Lords, sitting as a Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, which is the highest court in the land, concluded to-day the Torrential rains in Wales caused the worst floods for 40 year's in many areas. Numerous families' suddenly found…

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Coal War Weaver's Bombshell Dole May Be Withdrawn Decision on Monday Determined to Procure Coal. Newcastle

Daily Examiner · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 4

The Minister for Mines Mr. Weaver, dropped a bombshell when he stated that there was every probability that the dole would be…

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Stoned Broken Hill Miner Refused to Pay Coal Levy. Broken Hill

Daily Examiner · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 7

Mr. Rilen, who led the movement against paying a levy for the coal miners and John Hatch refused on Tuesday night to accept the terms of payment…

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Coal Impasse Mines Minister Emphatic Dole Should Be Withdrawn Questions in Parliament. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 23 November 1929 · page 5

Replying to the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly today the Minister for Mines, Mr. Weaver, said the report that he had…

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Our Excessive Imports Further Gold Shipments Necessary. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 23 November 1929 · page 5

The announcement of the Australian Government's, policy in reference to gold reserves has aroused considerable interest in financial circles. The general opinion…

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Magic Gold Case Appeals Dismissed by V.R.C. MELBOURNE

Daily Examiner · Saturday 23 November 1929 · page 7

The V.R.C. Committee dismissed the appeals of J. O'Brien, jockey, and J. Clues, owner of Magic Gold, against their disqualification of 12 months. The…

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Fatally Injured by Fall of Coal. Newcastle

Daily Examiner · Monday 25 November 1929 · page 4

Reginald Baldwin, 25, miner, was fatally injured when he was berried by a fall of coal at Wallsend Borehole colliery yesterday. He was dug out by his mates…

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Gold Reserves New Federal Legislation Complete Control by Commonwealth. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Monday 25 November 1929 · page 5

Although the Federal Treasurer, Mr. Theodore, to-day declined to say what provisions would be contained in the Bill dealing with Australia's gold reserves,…

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