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Mining & the mines, 1930

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Mr. Scullin Will Not Resign Caucus and Coal Dispute

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 7

The report current in Sydney newspaper circles during the week-end that unless the Prime Minister intervened in the coal dispute and took…

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Miners' Attitude "Will Do Anything Despicable" "To Get Their Own Way" Union President Critical Sydney

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 1

The President of the Miners' Federation (Mr. D. Ress) said to-day that at this stage he did not feel disposed to comment on the annual report of…

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"Black" Churches. Clergyman's Reply to Miners. Sydney

Guyra Argus · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 2

The Rev. W. E. Birkett, Anglican Minister at Branxton, referring to the "black ban" imposed on Ministers by Greta miners, said that the reason…

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Rothbury Coal 37 Trucks Arrive at Newcastle SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 1

Another train road of coal consisting of 37 trucks [?]ed at Newcastle from [?]othb[?] The journey was mads without incident…

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A Great Race Glen Innes Gold Cap Northern Horses First and Second Tote Pay £265- on Quadrant Big Future For Local Jockey Club

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 4

Though Quadrant's win in the Glen Innes Gold Cup on Tuesday hit punters hard, congratulations were showered on the owners,…

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Scalp Hunting Expedition by Coal Miners. Theodore's Outburst Bitter Attack on Premier. Veiled Threat Against Mr. Bavin. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 1

The Federal Treasurer (Mr. Theodore), addressing a meetmg at Balmain, said that within the week the Federal Government will have undermined Mr. Bavin on the coal position. No longer will helbe able to continue his…

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Rothbury Colliery Lithgow Council Resolution. No Action by Inverell Council

The Inverell Times · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 3

At the meeting of the Inverell Town Council on Tuesday, a resolution passed at a public meeting in Lithgow, protesting against the…

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Federal Ministers Drastic Action Suggested. Ministers' Attitude on Coal Dispute. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 1

Several members of the A.L.P. executive suggest drastic action against Federal Ministers because of their attitude on the coal question…

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Mine Fatality Lithgow

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 1 February 1930 · page 1

W. W[?]des, a miner, was fab[?]ly injured when struck by a fall of look at Ka[?] Colliery yesterday. His workmate had a miraculous escape…

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Balmain Strike Work Proceeding at Mine No Stoppage In Wages SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 1 February 1930 · page 1

The Balmain Mine was picketed by enginedrivers this morning, but work was proceeded with without interruption as their posts were filled…

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Near Death Roadmen Discover "Mine" 1700 Detonators Disturbed by Mattock Miraculous Escape Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 1 February 1930 · page 1

Two men had a miraculous escape from a terrible death at Heathcote yesterday. They were working on a new…

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The Coalfields Resistance Weakening. Batch of Miners Ready For Work. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 1

It is believed that the Miners' Central Council will to-morrow decide to lift all "black" bans on the Northern coalfields. "Reds" are working actively to prevent the adoption of these proposals…

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GOLD! £58,317 Worth in Six Months. Baker's Creek Memories

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 8

Mr. W. Flood, an old Hillgrove resident, left with us to-day a copy of the half-yearly report of the Baker's Creek Gold Mining…

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Coal Dispute Trade's Hail Coterie Ruling Commonwealth Senator Lynch's Criticism SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 1

Senator Lynch says the Government made a blunder when it failed to back up the responsible officers of the union who urged a…

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Millfield and Gretna Miners Resume To-day Naval Conference "Cuts" Save £9,000,000 Prime Minister's Appeal LONDON

The Inverell Times · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 1

The "Daily Herald," justifying the latest naval cuts which have been given much attention over the weekend, says, "Foreign delegates to the…

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Coal No Dole For Miners in Lock-out Cessnock Advice Cessnock

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 1

Instructions have been received in Cessnock that from to-day the State dole shall cases to be available to minors concerned in the lock-out…

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Mine Fatality Fall Don Fan-well SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 1

Arthur Renry Ingie (40), fell down a fan-well while orking at Aherdare Collinery and was killed instantly…

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On the Coal Fields a Close-up lmpression Atmosphere of Discontent "Ruled by Minority" Ex-Glen lnnes Resident "Black"

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 4

A recent visitor to the district where the "coal question''is the one topic of conversation and the one though uppermost in the mind of all,…

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Coal Dispute Only Obvious Solution "To Resume Work" Union Organisers View SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 5 February 1930 · page 1

Mr. H. Sutherland, Northern or[?] Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association, commenting on the secision of the…

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Canberra Confident of Peace in Coal Industry Australia "Finest Country in World". Lord Stonehaven's Optimism. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 5 February 1930 · page 1

Speaking at a luncheon on H.M. A.S. Australia at Hobart, Lord Stonehaven Said that Australia was the finest country in the world, inhabited…

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