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Mining & the mines, 1938

1,318 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 43 of 66

Labour Unity Mir. Heffron'e Address Help for Miners Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 7

"While we must have unity on the political front, it is equally important that we should have complete Labour unity in support of the miners," said the leader of…

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Gold Cup Won by E. J. Head Pty. Ltd

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 6

A gold cup was presented by Mrs Hardcastle, of the Criterion Hotel, for the best local trade exhibit in the pavilion at the Northern…

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Stocks Of Railway Coal Dwindling Train Services May by Curtailed

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 1

It was stated by union officials yesterday that stocks of railway coal were dwindling. Steam shed inspectors, they said, had been advised that passenger train services would have to be curtailed, by September 26. The proposed alteration would be…

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Position at Rothbury. No Production of Coal. Statement by Men's Official

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 5

"Definitely no coal is being produced at the Rothbury collieries." This statement was made last night by the men's leaders and corroborated by one of the colliery officials…

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The Mining Strike No New Developments To-day Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 6

There were practically no new developments to-day in connection with the mining strike. The directions committee of the…

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"I Will Do My Utmost to See Matter Is Again Brought Before Prime Minister!" Mr. Curtin's Comments on Coal-Mining Dispute. Impressive Address to Public Meeting at Cessnock. Appeal for Unity in Labour Movement

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 7

Addressing a large public meeting at the Empire Theatre on Tuesday night, Mr. J. Curtin, Leader of the Opposition in the Federal Parliament, trenchantly criticised the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) for the indifferent…

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RACING Sidelights. Gold Rod Our Selection Should Win Hill Stakes. Young Idea and Allunga Will Be Close Up

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 6

Although Gold Rod will have strong opposition in the Hill Stakes at Rosehill to-morrow, bookmakers are not…

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Coal From Wales LONDON, September 16

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 1

As a consequence of the Australian coal strike, 3500 tons of coal was shipped from Newport to Geraldton. It was the first coal to leave…

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Coal Trade Reduced Shipments Work at Crane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 10

The effect of the coal strike was seen in the fact that coal shipments from Newcastle dwindled to 9561 tons this week. As stocks are becoming…

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Relief for Miners

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 1

Members of the Central Council of the Miners' Federation met in Sydney to-day to review the coal strike throughout Australia, and will…

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Miners' Strike Rates of Relief Pay

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 4

Officials of the Miners' Federation have fixed the scale of relief during the period of the strike; This varies from 18/ a fortnight for a youth and…

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Compulsory Conference of Miners and Owners Called for Friday Next Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 2

The Industrial Registrar of the Federal Arbitration Court acting under instructions from Mr. Justice Dethridge, has…

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Rothbury Miners Free Labour in Two Pits? Newcastle District Men Await Outcome

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 5

Although the members of the Small Mines Association employed on the Rothbury Estate at a meeting yesterday reaffirmed their intention to stand behind the Miners' Federation, it…

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Mining Faction Urges "Black-Out" Drastic Threat to Sydney and Newcastle

Singleton Argus · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 1

A meeting of the South Maitland Mine Deputies Association, at Cessnock yesterday, decided to urge the combined unions to withdraw all members from essential services, and, by causing a "black-out" in Sydney and Newcastle, force the Governments to…

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Coal Mining Dispute. Prime Minister's Statement. CANBERRA

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 September 1938 · page 1

To suggestions that the Coal Industry Special Tribunal, which was appointed in 1920 under the chairmanship of Mr. Charles Hibble, of…

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Famous Mine Closing Richest in World

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 20 September 1938 · page 5

It is likely that the famous silverlead mine at Broken Hill, owned by the Broken Hill Pty. Co., Ltd., will be closed down in November…

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Cardiff Sensation Bomb Explosion Near Mine

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 September 1938 · page 5

A sensation was caused by the explosion, last night, of a bomb near a small mine of the Rosbank group in the…

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Scale of Relief For Miners During Strike

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 September 1938 · page 1

District officers and officers of the Central executive of the Miners' Federation, at a conference in Sydney during the…

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"The Force Behind the Miners!" (To the Editor.)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 20 September 1938 · page 6

Sir,—Allow me to congratulate you on your leading article of the 13th instant, in which you took to task, that inspired propagandist, the 2GF…

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Scale of Relief. Coal Strike. Grocers' Task

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 20 September 1938 · page 3

District officers and officers of the central executive of the Miners' Federation, at a conference held in Sydney on Sunday, fixed…

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