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Mining & the mines, 1930

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Northern Coalfields Work for Two-thirds of Miners SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 1

The General President and General Secretary of the Miners' Federation said to-day that the northern district committee of…

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£100,000 PROMISED If Coal Dispute Settled SYDNEY

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 3

The General Secretary of the Miners' Federation, Mr. Davies, has received an offer from the Federal Treasurer, Mr. Theodore of £100,000 for "Repatriation…

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New Guinea Gold Minister's Action to be Reviewed SYDNEY

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 16 May 1930 · page 3

The A.L.P. Federal Conference to be held at Canberra, will probably review the action of certain ministers relating to the New Guinea gold…

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Prospecting for Gold

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 May 1930 · page 4

At last meeting of the Grafton Chamber of Commerce Mr. McDougall, referring to a communication received from a friend in Sydney…

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Sunken Pay Ship £800,000 in Gold

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 May 1930 · page 7

In the hope of finding £800,000 of British gold believed to have sunk with a pay ship sent to America by the British during the War of…

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Coal Order 5,000,000 Tons at a Price Cessnock

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 May 1930 · page 1

A local shipping agent states that the Argentine Government is prepared to give orders to Australia for…

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New Guinea Goldfield

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 May 1930 · page 6

Mr. J. Thompson, mining engineer and former member of Parliament in the West Australian Assembly, who has just returned from New Guiica…

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Coal Dispute Owners to Meet Miners' Representatives SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 May 1930 · page 1

Northern coal owners and the miners' representatives will probably meet on Wednesday to discuss matters arising out of the lodges' decision in…

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Moree Aerial Pageant "Miss Australia" Wins Gold Cup

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 May 1930 · page 4

In the presence of a large crowd of spectators, "Miss Australia." piloted by Mr. Reg. Anabell and having as passenger Miss Bonnie…

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Blue and Gold Ball. to Be Held This Week

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 May 1930 · page 4

The Blue and Gold Ball, promoted by the Armidale Friendly Societies Association, in aid of the funds of the Armidale Relief Society and the…

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No Hitch! in Coal Settlement. Owners' Leader Confident. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 May 1930 · page 1

Mr. McDonald (Chairman of the Northern Collieries' Association), referring to the conference with mining representatives on…

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Lone Lady Flier Forced Down On Sugar Estate 2,000Ft. DROP Miners' Thrill Miraculous Escape Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 20 May 1930 · page 1

Three miners had a miraculous escape from death at Boulder yesterday, when the mine cage dropped 2000…

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Regal Splendor. The Blue and Gold Ball. Miss Ouida Purkiss Crowned As Queen

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 May 1930 · page 4

The Town Hall was once again the scene of a brilliant spectacle last night, when Miss Ouida Purkiss was crowned Queen of the…

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English Fans Criticise Australia's Slow Scoring Over! Coal Crisis Mines Open on Wednesday Newcastle

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 22 May 1930 · page 1

The owners and miners have reached a complete agreement. The mines will be…

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ENTOMBED 26 Miners Three Bodies Recovered Capetown

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 22 May 1930 · page 1

Twenty-six miners, one whom is white, were entombed at Dunc[?] Col[?]ery as a result of an explosion last night…

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V.C. Miners' Institute The Committee Meets a Lighting Scheme Proposal To Be Investigated

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 22 May 1930 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Institute committee was held in the library, on Tuesday night last There was a very good attendance of…

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Re-opeing the Mines To-day's Conference SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 1

A conference is being held to-day between representatives of the coal-owners, miners and the Premier, with a view of facilitating the re-opening…

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The Coalfields. Parties Confer with Premier. Early Working of Mines. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 4

A conference is being held to-day between representatives of the coal owners, miners, and the Premier with a view to facilitating the re-opening…

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Juvenile Night. The Blue and Gold Ball. Many Original Costumes

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 4

Many Original costumes, were seen at the Town Hall on Wednesday night, when the juvenile Blue and Gold Ball was held…

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All Ready the Coal Mines Work on Wednesday Conference with Premier Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 24 May 1930 · page 1

Representatives of the miners and owners met the Premier this morning to discuss With him several…

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