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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1930

303 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 16

Strikers Firm Drastic Proposal Western Miners at Work SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 4

It is reported that should the coal proceedings, now before the Arbitration Court, break down, all safety men will be withdrawn from the…

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Coal Trouble Proceedings Before Court Safety Men Withdrawn (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 1

It was reported yesterday that the coal proceedings now before the Arbitration Court will break down and that all safety men will be withdrawn…

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Resumed Work. Northern and Western Mines

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 2

Most of the unassociated collieries in the north resumed work on Thursday last. Mines in the western district also…

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Rothbury Coal. Government Attacked. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 7

According to Mr. Baddeley, M.L.A., the Government's enterprise at Rothbury has proved a dismal failure. The Rev. C. W. Chandler, who…

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General News "Stop Coal Production." Enginemen Will Move Next Month. Newcastle Plan

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 6 January 1930 · page 2

The Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association met in camera on Saturday and decided to recommend to the annual conference of the…

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Lucknow Pups Gold Mining

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 4

At South Lucknow's No. 1 shaft the hauling and pumping plant is in first-class order and working satisfactorily. Unwatering the shaft and the…

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All Out Miners Grave Decision SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 4

At a combined meeting of the Miners' lodges, at Kurri Kurri, it was decided to recommend an "all out" policy, and declare black the small…

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Lucknow Pups Gold Mining Co. N.l

Western Champion · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 8

At South Lucknow's No. 1 shaft the hauling and pumping plant is in firstclass order and working satisfactorily. Unwatering the shaft and the 125…

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Jam Tin Bombs. Advice to Miners. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 9

At the meeting at Kurri Kurri School of Arts last night one speaker, known as "Comrade" Shelley advocated the use of jam tin bombs and…

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Latest Telegrams Rothbury Coal. Not to be Removed. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 9

In view of the High Court case, dealing with the validity or otherwise of the Beeby Award, the Government does not intend to take steps to…

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The Coal-Mining Crisis

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 2

When the conference, convened by the Prime Minister, took place at Can berra on November 23, there was a general hope that a way to settlement…

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Coal Dispute Extension Likely (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 1

Mr. D. J. Davies, General Secretary of the Shale and Coalminers' "Federation addressing the Melbourne Trades Hall Council, said the struggle in New…

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Broken Hill Still Live Force Industry and Conditions Visit to Mines

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 12

Following the principle of "See Australia First," and with a desire for more knowledge of the mining industry and minors conditions Mr. H. K…

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The Coal Trouble [?]W Protests y Union (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 1

Sydney Labor Council carried a resolution protesting against the recent actions of the State Government and police at Rothbury…

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Coal Trouble Lodges As Defence Corps Big Meeting at Cessnock Brushes with Police (By Wire) Sydney, Morning Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 1

At Cessnock yesterday, a meeting attended by about 40,000 men decided to organise Lodges as units of a defence corps…

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General News Police Attack Miners. Marching Men Charged with Batons. Allegations of Brutality Against Police. Over 50 Injured. Ugly Situation in the North

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 6

Acting under instructions from Mr. Chaffey, Chief Secretary, the police made several baton charges on the northern coalfields yesterday,…

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Coal Crisis Will Governor Intervene? Starvation Spectre SYDNEY

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 6

At a public meeting in Kurri Kurri last night, convened by business men, it was decided to send a deputation to the Governor, Sir Dudley De Chair. asking him to use his influence to bring about a withdrawal of the volunteer laborers…

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Peace Possible Open Mines on the Prestoppage Conditions (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 1

The Miners' Federation issued a statement to the effect that the owners can make peace possible by re opening the mines on pre-stoppage…

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Disaster and Starvation Unless Coal Trouble Settled (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 1

The opinion is expressed that unless a remedy is socn foufid for the' present situation, business people on the coalfields, business people on…

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A Deadlock. Conference for Coal Settlement More Mines Likely to Be Opened

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 3

On-receipt of word in Sydney last, night that the conference between the Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin) and the Premier (Mr. Bavin) in…

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