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Murray · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

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Mine Recovered From the Sea Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 29 October 1929 · page 2

A German mine, believed to be one of those laid in the track of shipping off Gabo Island by the raider "Wolf in 1919, was recovered by the trawler…

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The Coal Dispute. Compulsory Conference to be Called. CANBERRA

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 November 1929 · page 1

It was learned after a meeting of the Cabinet that the federal Government will take action, in the near future, under the Industrial Peace…

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The Coal Difficulty. a Sensible Suggestion. Compulsory Conference Called. SYDNEY, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 November 1929 · page 2

At the Coal Commission, to-day, one of the Commissioners (Mr. H. W. Gepp) suggested the establishment of a consulative council of representatives…

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Gold Coins Found Search Reveals £400

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 5 November 1929 · page 4

A remarkable condition of sale was made when some furniture was sold in a house in Kenwood Park Road, Sheffield…

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The Three Quarter Coal Popular with Frock of Same Material Fads and Fashes in Melbourne Melbourne

The Independent · Tuesday 5 November 1929 · page 3

The three-quarter coat chas become very popular when [?] with a frock of the same material. A rather pretty ensemble [?] seen the other day. The coat was white pique with very large [?] and the pretty little frock which was worn underneath was [?]…

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The Coal Commission. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 November 1929 · page 1

David Wilson Robertson, manager of the Wallerawang Mine, told the Coal Commission, to-day, that he had know miners to fill their "darg,"…

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The Compulsory Coal Conference. Meets for Business To-day. SYDNEY, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 November 1929 · page 2

The vital conference between the representatives of the coal owners and the miners, met at Sydney, to-day, under the chairmanship of Mr…

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Latest Telegrams. the Coal Conference. Chairman Declares Miners Must Accept Reduction. SYDNEY, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 2

That the only way for a solution of the coal dispute is for the miners to accept a shilling per ton reduction, spread collectively over the men, was…

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The Compulsory Mining Conference. Believed Likely to Break Down. SYDNEY, Wednesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 1

The compulsory conference between the miners and mine owners met again, but adjourned without any decision being reached. The general…

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The Coal Position. The Government's Proposal to Open the Mines. Threats of General Strike. SYDNEY, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 2

There is every Possibility that the State will be labouring through a general strike in the near future, as the result of the Government's…

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The Coal Supplies. SYDNEY, Tuesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 19 November 1929 · page 3

It is authoritively stated that the Electricity Department of the City Council has 64,000 tons of coal in reserve, which will last about three…

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Country Edition Telegrams. the Coal Crisis. Joint Conference at Canberra. A.C.T.U. Support for Miners. CANBERRA

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 1

Prime Minister Scullin and Premier Bavin have jointly decided to call a conference of owners and miners, at Canberra, on Saturday…

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Gold Rush Search for Lost Lead at Peak Hill

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 3

A mild geld rush has taken place two miles out of Peak Hill (N. S. W.) Prospectors seeking an old load…

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Latest Telegrams the Coal Situation. Only Six Men Offer for Work a[?] Rothbury. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 2

When a call was made for miners to work the Rothbury colliery, to-day, there was no response. The members of the Rothbury lodge are…

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The Coal Crisis

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 November 1929 · page 2

It is now nearly nine months since the associated northern collieries were closed down. In terms of industrialism this constituted a "lockout"…

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Coal Strike Ended

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 30 November 1929 · page 2

It is reported that the N.S.W. coal strike has ended, and all mines will start work on Monday, 9th December…

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Latest Telegrams. the Coal Position. Western Miners Oppose Settlement. Stormy Meeting at Kurri. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 December 1929 · page 2

There was a startling development in the coal dispute to-day, when, at a meeting of the Lithgow State mine lodge, the largest in the western…

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Country Edition Telegrams. the Coal Settlement. Labour Members' Attack on Government. Mr. Scullin in Reply. Aggregate Miners' Meetings at Week End. CANBERRA, Tuesday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 December 1929 · page 1

Mr. Rowland James, Labour member for Hunter, attacked the Government on the coal position, in Parliament, to-day, alleging that it had…

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The Coal Impasse

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 10 December 1929 · page 2

IT is impossible to regard the sent position of the coal dispute with satisfaction. A tentative settlement has been arrived at, which required…

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Latest Telegrams. the Coal Position. Miners Withdraw from Commission. Other Centres Turn Down Agreement. Terms

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 10 December 1929 · page 2

The miners' aggregate meeting at Wallsend, on Saturday, with only ten dissentients, rejected the Compromise terms, and appointed two, delegates to…

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