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Mining & the mines, 1929

152 stories in Murray's papers · page 2 of 8

The Coal Position. Likelihood of Dismissal Notices to be Withdrawn. NEWCASTLE

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 2

It is reported that there is a likelihood of some of the coal owners withdrawing the dismissal notices which they issued to the miners last…

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Latest Telegrams the Coal Crisis. Another Royal Commission Created. CANBERRA

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, to-day, the Prime Minister announced that the Government had decided to appoint a Royal Commission to…

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The Coal Crisis. Prime Minister and Delegates Confer. CANBERRA

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 2

Eighteen delegates attended the coal conference, which was opened at Canberra, to-day, at the invitation of the Prime Minister, to settle…

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Northern Coal Mines Close Down. Sydney, Friday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 2

The coal pits on the Northern field will close at 3 o'clock this afternoon, throwing 10,000 miners out of employment, while another 5,000 will be…

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Miners' Sensational Experience. Sydney, Friday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 2

Fourteen miners were injured, more or less seriously, when they jumped from a motor engine which had got out of control at West Port, New…

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Disqualifications Reduced in Gold Spand Case. Parties Now Have to Stand Down for Six Months

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 5

Appeals lodged by Pat. Hughes (trainer), and A. Clark (jockey), against their disqualification of twelve months imposed by the Muckatah…

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Coal Outlook Gloomy. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 5 March 1929 · page 3

In the event of the coat trouble lasting any length of time it is expected that the cost of food relief will amount to more than £20.000 a week…

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The Coal Stoppage. Railwaymen's Support. SYDNEY, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 March 1929 · page 2

In the event of the coal trouble lasting any length of time, it is expected the cost of food relief will amount to more than £20,000 a week, while an…

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The Mighty Shilling Finds £3,000 of Solid Gold

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 4

Just before the Southern Cross hops off to England, Smithy is again offering the public wonderful value for the investment of just 1s. He has taken…

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The Coal Situation. Rumoured Action Against Mineowners. CANBERRA, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 2

It was reported at Canberra, to-day, that the Attorney-General had decided to prosecute the colliery owners for causing a lock-out of the miners. The…

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Leyland Makes a Century and Loses His Wallet. But Receives a Presentation Gold Watch. MELBOURNE

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 2

Last Friday, Maurice Leyland, the English cricketer, lost a wallet containing £G5 and a gold wrist watch. This morning he found a package…

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Coal Owners Not Liable to Be Prosecuted. Newcastle

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 2

It was stated to-day, that the Federal officers, after investigating the state of affairs on the northern coalfields, have decided that there can be…

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Copper Mining Industry

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 16 March 1929 · page 3

As is well known to all those interested in mining, the copper industry has for many years past been under a cloud owing to the relatively low…

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The Coal Situation. Premier Bavin Concerned. SYDNEY, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 2

In a letter to the Northern Colliery Owners' Association, in connection with the present trouble on the coalfields, Premier Bavin says the position…

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The Coal Crisis. Prime Minister Caustic. CANBERRA, Friday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 March 1929 · page 2

Before the House of Representatives adjourned, this morning, Mr. James, M.P. for Hunter, delivered an impassionate address in respect to…

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Miners' Levy. Sydney. Tuesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 4

The miners' general secretary, Mr. D. J. Davies, says that a 12 1/2 per cent, levy, which has been decided upon by the Central Council of the Miners…

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Albury Gold Cup Record Nominations. Gothic and Strephon to Parade

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 5

This year's Gold Cup Meeting of the Albury Race Club, to be held on April 10 end 11, should. break all previous records…

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The Coal Position. The Premier Confers with Miners Representatives. SYDNEY, Tuesday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 2 April 1929 · page 2

The Premier, to-day, had an interview with the miners' representative regarding the coal trouble. He refused to make any statement after the…

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Coal Gas Poisons. Berlin

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 5

The secretary of the Berlin Municipal gas works is carrying out important experiments to extract the poisons from coal gas and prevent…

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The Coal Problem. Conference Sitting in Sydney. SYDNEY, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 9 April 1929 · page 3

An important conference between the miners, mine-owners, and the Government, was opened in Sydney Town to-day, in an effort to arrive at a…

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