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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1930

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Telegraphic News the Coal Trouble. General Stoppage Proposal Rejected by Miners Cricket Unlikely. Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 2

It is unlikely there will be any play to-day, in the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and Victoria, owing to rain…

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New Mining Claims. Judge Beeby Makes Another Award. Mines to Open Forthwith. Melbourne

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 2

Judge Beeby to-day, delivered reserved judgment in the Arbitration Court on the dispute which has arisen following upon the service of the new…

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Another Record. Coal Output

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 1

The Muswellbrook Colliery staff and employees put up a new record yesterday, when the output reached 735 tons, an increase of 12 tons on…

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Alleged Intimidation Miners' Leaders Arrested

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 1

Prominent Weston miners' lodge officials were arrested during a surprise raid by the special coalfields flying squad on Wednesday…

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Position in Coal Industry Discussed by A.l.p. Mr Scullin Attacked. Mr Lang Says "Seize Mines."

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 5

What practically amounts to a vote of censure on the Federal Labour Government was carried at an important conference convened…

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Coal Commission's Visit To-morrow

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 4

Members of the Coal Commission will visit Cessnock to-morrow afternoon. They will confer with local doctors on the application of the…

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Beeby Coal Award Declared Unconstitutional

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 2

Mr. Justice Duffy read the majority judgment, on behalf of the four members of the High Court, on Wednesday…

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Premier's Appeal to Miners "Face the Pacts."

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 2

Asked for Ms views upon the High Court decision, the Premier, Mr Bavin, said— "The judgment, supports the opinion…

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The Mines. All Out Policy. Cbssnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 5

A further mooting, it is understood, of the rank and file conference, was held in Cessnock to-day. Aberdare, Aberdare Central, and…

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Coal Commission to Visit Cessnock. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 5

Members of the Coal Commission will visit Cessnock to-morrow and confer with local members of the medical profession in regard to the…

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Our Reduced Wealth Wool, Wheat and Coal

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 8

In an address to members of the Rotary Club, Mr. H. W. Gepp, formerly chairman of the Migration and Development Commission, submitted some…

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Earnings of Volunteer Miners Frank Disbelief of Premier's Statement

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 10

Frank disbelief at the statement made by the Premier (Mr T. R. Bavin) concerning the earnings of the velunteers employed in Rothbury colliery,…

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Money for Miners. Voted by A.w.u. Convention

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 2

The first business of the 44th annual Federal convention of the Australian Workers' Union, which met in Sydney under the presidency of Senator…

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Suggested Seizing of Mines Federal Government will Break No Law

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 8

The Prime Minister (Mr Seullin) made it clear in a statement issued last night that the Federal Government will not take any action in regard to the coal dispute, which involves a disregard of the Commonwealth Constitution or the breaking of laws…

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Rothbury Coal Railed to Newcastle Engine Manned by Locomotive Inspectors

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 10

A further trainload of coal was bauled from Rothbury colliery on Wednesday to Newcastle. Consisting of 34 trucks, containing about 340 tons of…

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Mining Tragedies. Body Recovered. Auckland (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 5

The body of Mrs. Matheson, who was interred in a coal mine at Kurow, Otago, was recovered this morning. The rescue work last night had…

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Miners Reject "All-out" Policy Other Proposals Also Turned Town. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 8

A meeting of the Abermain No. 1 Miners' Lodge unanimously rejected a minute recommending an "all-out" policy…

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Alleged Attempt to Pull Up Colliery Line Eleven Men Charged. Fines of £10, in Default Two Months

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 8

The eleven men charged with offences arising out an an alleged attempt to pull up the Rothbury dolliery railway line during the…

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Ninety Summonses to Be Served at Kurri Sequel to Mass Meeting of Miners

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 1

IT was learned yesterday that summonses against ninety men who took part in mass demonstrations on the coalfields on…

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Judge Beeby Makes Another Award. Mines to Open Forthwith New Log of Wages and Conditions

Singleton Argus · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 1

Jude Reeby yesterday delivered reserved judgment in the Arbitration Court on the dispute which has arisen following upon the service of the new log of wages and conditions oh the coalowners and proprietors in New South Wales, Victdria, Queensland, and…

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