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New England · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1928

361 stories in New England's papers · page 11 of 19

Help for Miners. What Commonweath Offers

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 2

"The variety of ways in which the Bruce-Page Government is helping in the development is not sufficiently appreciated by those who regard talk…

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Coal Reduced. Breakaway Reported. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 1

It was stated to-day that one of the largest colliery owners in N.S.W. has broken away from the coal vend and reduced the price of coal by 5…

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Coal Problem. Labor Asks Inquiry. MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 July 1928 · page 1

Mr. Charlton, M.P., says he hopes the cutting of prices in tenders for supply of coal to the State Government railways will expedite a…

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Cheaper Coal. in the Vend. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 21 July 1928 · page 6

It is reported that one of the largest colliery owners' in N.S. Wales has broken away from the Coal Vend, and reduced price of coal by 5/per ton…

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Local Mining

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 July 1928 · page 4

In the Warden's Court yesterday, before Mr. J. E. McCulloch, P. M., Archibald Morgan, of Invereil applied for the suspension of labor…

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The Trade Union Congress Miners' President Critical. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 July 1928 · page 1

Mr. T. Hoare, President of the Northern branch of the Miners Federation referring be the All Australian Trade Union Congress in Melbourne…

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Too High The Price of Coal. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 July 1928 · page 1

Mr. McDonald, chairman of the Northern Colliery Proprietors' Association, says the coal owners know too well the price of coal is beyond…

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Coal Problem. Suggested Solution. Employers Blamed. LAUNCESTON

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 1

The general secretary of the Miners' Federation, Mr. D. J. Davies, who is at present in Tasmania, said to-day that the key to the solution of the…

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Walsh's Warning. Russian Gold. ADELAIDE

The Inverell Times · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 1

Tom Walsh, who arrived here yesterday, said he was confident Red influences were at the back of most of the strikes in Australia…

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Tying Up Mines. Sectional Strikes. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 30 July 1928 · page 1

Richmond Main Miners' Lodge decided yesterday to take fresh action against sectional stoppages in the mine. Instead of imposing fines on…

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Water Board's Coal Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 August 1928 · page 1

The Water Board has decided to defer acceptances of tenders for the year's supply of Coal, in the hope that the price may 1, reduced shortly. It…

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Entombed in Mine South African Disaster CAPETOWN

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 August 1928 · page 1

One European and nine natives were entombed in thousands of tons of rock nearly 5000 feet down in a deep mine, following the most extensive pressure…

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TORRINGTON Mining Activity Plenty of Melbourne Capital

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 August 1928 · page 2

Since the last report from New England Mines Proprietary Ltd. important developments have occurred. During July two of the owner-directors…

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ENTOMBED. Ten Miners Buried

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 1

Capetown.—One European and nine natives were entombed in thousands of tons of rock nearly 5000 feet down in the City Deep Mine, following an…

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Pledges Dishonored. Petty Mine Stoppages

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 1

The chairman of the Northern Colliers' Association complained that the [?]dges of miners to prevent petty stoppages had been dishonored…

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Water Board Coal. Tenders Deferred

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 1

The Water Board has decided to defer acceptance of tenders for the year's supply of coal in the hope that the price may be reduced shortly…

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Coal Contracts. Serious Allegations. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 1

Judge Thompson this morning opened the inquiry into coal contracts made by the City Council during the past 20 years…

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Coal Contracts Inquiry. Payment to Ex-aldermen. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 4 August 1928 · page 6

Judge Thomson, who was appointed by the Government as Commissioner, opened his inquiry to-day concerning the Town Hall coal contacts,…

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Coal Crisis. Conference Suggested

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 1

Mr. Charlton, M.P., referring to the coal industry, suggested a conference between the Prime Minister and at least three State Premiers should be…

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Armidale City Band. Committee Meeting. Gold Watch Competition

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 3

A meeting of Armidale City Band was held on Friday night, the Mayor (Ald. A. H. Fletcher) presiding. There were also present Mesdames Chamberlain,…

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