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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1938

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Case for the Miners Mr. D. Hartcher Outlines Case

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 6

In a broadcast address from station 2H.R.. bailing with the miners' log of claims. Mr. D. Hartcher. Secretary of…

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Miners' Log of Claims Mr. Baddeley's Speech in Support

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 10

Speaking in support of the miners' log of claims in the Legislative Assembly the other day Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A.,…

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The Coal Strike the End Near? Newcastle

The Scone Advocate · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 1

There is an optimistic feeling to-day that the strike will soon end. This is based on the decision of the Minister for Labour and Industry to…

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Transport of Available Coal Preventive Action Considered Sydney, Thursday

Singleton Argus · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 7

Miners' Federation interests are reported to be negotiating with transport unions to prevent 100,000 tons of coal "at grass,"…

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The Coal Strike Next Tuesday's Conference. Result Eagerly Awaited

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 7

The result of the Conference called for Tuesday next by the Minister for Labour and Industry (Mr. A. Mair),…

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Strike Committee's Visit of Small Mines. Pleased with Mission. Little Opposition

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 5

A party of members of the Kurri Kurri Strike Committee, comprising Messrs. G. W. S. Grant (president), E. Todd…

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MR. R. James' Appeal on Behalf of Miners. House Listens Intently to Address

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 8

In some quarters Mr. R. Japes, M.H.R., was criticised for his appeal on behalf of the miners in the Federal House. Only sketchy reports were published, and the action of Mr. James appears to have been misunderstood…

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Transport by Rail Long Strike Feared Restrictions Announced List of Goods. Conserving Coal

The Scone Advocate · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 6

Because of the coal strike, restrictions on the transport of goods by rail will be imposed in New South Wales on Tuesday, October 4. In view of the failure of the compulsory conference in Melbourne on Friday, preparations arc being made for a protracted strike. Although no…

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Coal Shipments Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 October 1938 · page 2

During the week only 2720 tons of coal, consisting of interstate and overseas bunkers, were shipped from Newcastle. Interstate cargoes headed the…

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Tennant Creek Gold Crushing Machines Inadequate DARWIN

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 October 1938 · page 5

It is reported from Tennant Creek that leaseholders and tributers are abandoning their goldmining leases. They are looking for work elsewhere…

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Royal Chief for the Metropolitan Gold Rod Next Best Fast-Run Race Will Suit the Favourite

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 October 1938 · page 9

Indications are that the Metropolitan favourite, Royal Chief, will have the race made to order for him at Randwick on Monday. With speedy beginners like Young Crusader…

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Strikers March On Central Lambton Mine NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 October 1938 · page 1

About sixty strikers marched on Central Lampton mine to-day. On reaching the mine they appointed a deputation to interview the men…

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The Coal Strike Interest in To-morrow's Conference Sydney, Monday

Singleton Argus · Monday 3 October 1938 · page 2

Great interest is centred into tomorrow's conference, which was convened in an effort to settle the mining dispute…

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Grave Warning Testing Gas Masks With Coal Gas LONDON, October 2

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 October 1938 · page 3

In view of people testing gas masks in. domestic gas and motor-car exhaust fumes, the Home Office in a warning declares it to be highly dangerous, as…

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Effort to Settle the Coal Strike Hope in To-morrows Conference Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 October 1938 · page 5

Great interest is centred in to-morrow's conference, convened in an effort to settle the mining dis-pute. Federation officials said…

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Liddell Coal Mine. Ten Men Cease Work

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 October 1938 · page 1

Ten of the 20 men employed at the Liddell coal mine did not start work yesterday morning, when the colliery was visited by miners from…

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Wood Replaces Coal

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 October 1938 · page 1

In order to conserve supplies of coal now on hand, the Aberdeen meat works continue to use big quantities of wood. It is…

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Miners' Camp at Swansea

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 4 October 1938 · page 7

At its meeting last night Lake Macquarie Shire Council decided to accede to a request by Swansea Strike Committee…

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Visit to Rosebank Colliery. Mr. Scanlon's Report

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 4 October 1938 · page 5

The Northern District Vice-president if the Miners' Federation (Mr. H. Scanlon) reported yesterday that he had visited the Rosebank Colliery…

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Stop Press Coal Conference

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 4 October 1938 · page 7

The conference broke down shortly after the resumption without any solution being reached. It is unofficially understood that…

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