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Mining & the mines, 1928

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Miners Benefit Keeping the Mine Alleged Bribery SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 1

The Chairman at the Northern Collieries' Association (Mr. C. M. McDonald) said that assuming Mr. Hoare's statements was correct he…

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"A Stupid Practical Joke." the Rockvale Silver Mine Blow-out. Director and Manager Rudely Awakened. Jury Acquits Accused at Close of Case for Prosecution

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 11

Samuel M'Murray Wilson was charged (1) that he did maliciously, by explosion of explosive substance, damage part of a dwelling house, whereby, the…

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Buildings Damaged Destruction on Goldfields PERTH

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 1

A report was received early to-day of a disastrons storm which swept the goldfields. Details are meagre, but it is reported that…

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New Guinea Gold

The Uralla Times · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 3

Mr. Norman Low has in his possession a single specimen that would start a mighty rush—if it came from a claim anywhere in the vicinity…

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Sporting. Moorefield Races. Honan Wins Gold Cup

The Inverell Times · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 4

The £1000 and Gold Cup provided for the principal race at Moorefield on Saturday was won by Honan with Cadenza second and Killarney third…

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Thirteen Men Killed in Colliery Explosion Unemployed Thirty Thousand in Sydney. Labor's Suggested Solution. LONDON

The Inverell Times · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 1

Mr. Corlass told the A.L.P. conference now sitting in Sydney that there were between 28,000 and 30,000 unemployed in Sydney. He declared…

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The Coal Trouble Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 1

The State cabinet is expected to endorse Mr. Farrar's recommendation for a conference of proprietors and miners to discuss the crisis in…

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Mines Sensation. Baddeley and Willis Mentioned

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 1

Addressing a meeting of miners at Kurri Kurri yesterday, Mr. T. Hoare, president of the Northern Miners' Federation, said when speaking at…

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39 DEAD Mine Fire Holocoust VANCOUVER

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 1

A message from Timmins, Ontario, states the total death roll of the Hollinger mine fire was 39, the largest ever reported in a mine disister…

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[Through [?] LONDON, Sunday Awful Mine Disaster Explosion Kills Thirteen

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 1

London—During an effort to locate the body [?] miner killed in the [?] [?] [?]…

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Mount Morgan. a Doomed Mine. LONDON

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 1

The doom of Mount Morgan mine, as far as export prospects are Concerned, has been, sounded by the chairman of the British Metal Corporation…

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Coal Industry Crisis. Conference Suggested. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 4

It is believed that the State Cabinet will endorse Mr. Farrar's suggestion for a conference of proprietors and miners to discuss the crisis in the…

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Over Ounce to Ton. Two Miners Strike It Rich. Perth

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 4

Two owners of the "Golden Age" Mine, at Menzies (West Australia), have treatedt 138 tons of ore, which yielded 1402½ ounces. The bullion is…

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Australian Mining Staggering Figures GOULBURN

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 1

Sir Robert Horse, speaking in Goulburn at a dinner tendered to him by the Chairman of directors of the Broken Hill Associated Smelters…

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Still Striking. Northern Coal Miners. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 1

It is officially stated that 33 coal mines have been laid idle for varying periods on the Northern coal fields during the last week…

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Mount Morgan. a Doomed Mine

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 2

The doom of Mount Morgan mine, as far as export prospects are concerned, has been sounded by the chairman of the British Metal Corporation,…

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Extensive Damage At Glen Innes Tin Mine

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 4

The tributors on the Glen Innes Tin Mine (Bald Nob) have had a strenuous time this week fighting the flood waters. Up to Thursday afternoon…

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Welcomes Inquiry Confidence in Baddeley Willis Heckled by Miners SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 1

Addressing a meeting at Cossnock last night, Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A., declared that he welcomed…

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Stormy Scenes. At Miners' Mass Meeting NEWCASTLE

The Inverell Times · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 1

Mr. Hoare, president of the Northern branch of the Miners Federation, Mr. Baddelley, M.L.A., and Mr. Willis M.L.C., addressed a mass meeting of…

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"Bondy"hoare-- Hero Tumultuous Reception From Miners Baddeley and Willis Not Wanted SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 1

Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A., addressing an aggregate meeting at Pelaw Main, stated there was a conspiracy working against him. He…

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