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New England · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1938

438 stories in New England's papers · page 14 of 22

Miners to Meet Mr. Lyons Later

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 3

Mr. Curtin stated this afternoon that at his request,, the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) and representatives of the Miners' Federation, would meet…

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Coal Strike Appeal for Conference Rejected

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 6

The Prime Minister, Mr. Lyons, yesterday rejected the request by the Federal Labour leader, Mr. Curtin, that he (Mr. Lyons) should convene a…

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Green and Gold Ball Rugby League's Successful Venture

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 8

Between 200 and 300 dancers attended the Green and Gold Ball, held in the Armidale Town Hall on Wednesday night, under the auspices of…

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Coal Strike Mr. Curtin's Intentions "Hoping Against Hope" SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 1

It was reported in industrial circles to-day that Mr. Curtin. leader of the Federal Parliamentary Opposition, intends making a…

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Yesterday's News Miners' Strike—N.S.W. Drink Bill—Aircraft Strike—Empire Conference—Sino-Jap. War

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 3

Following Mr. Justice Cantor's declaration that the settlement reached last year between the Miners' Federation and the mine owners meant that…

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In Victoria Non-Unionists Work Colliery MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 September 1938 · page 1

Non-unionists were working the Austral Colliery, owned by J. P. Hudson, at Korumburra to-day. They resisted efforts by the…

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Football Gates Gold Cup

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 September 1938 · page 4

While Armidale and Narrabri tussle at Narrabri to-morrow for the Robinson Shield, Glen Innes will play Tenterfield…

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The Miners Conference with Prime Minister Result Awaited SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 September 1938 · page 1

The miners' leaders are awaiting the result of the conference between the Prime Minister and their representatives in Canberra…

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The Coal Mining Dispute

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 4

Twenty-two thousand miners to-day began their so-called struggle" for the at present unattainable. Their decision to resort to the strike weapon may ultimately throw 10,000 other cause widespread misery and incalculable financial…

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Fatalities in Mines

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 1

According to the annual report of the Mines Department for 1937, there were 26 lives lost in New South Wales during the year, being an increase of…

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Gates Gold Cup Won By Tenterfield

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 2

Tenterfield won the Gates Gold Cup for the 1938 season, when it accounted for Glen Innes in the grand final at Tenterfield yesterday afternoon…

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22,000 Men Idle No Development in Coal Strike Non-federated Miners Join in Daily Output Reduced by 50,000 Tons SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 1

LITTLE HOPE IS HELD OUT IN MINING CIRCLES OF ANY SUB-STANTIAL PEACE DEVELOPMENT ARISING FROM THE MEETING OF THE FEDERAL CABINET TO-DAY. A united front of all unions associated with the mining industry was…

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Yesterday's News Fight for Hangkow — German Colonies — Labor Unity — Immigration — Miners' Strike — Flemington Sales

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 3

Fighting as terrific as that which took place at Shanghai in 1937. is raging round Hankow. The Chinese losses are estimated at 20.000 during the…

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22,000 Mine Workers Are Now Idle Plans Consolidated for Long Stoppage Small Pits In line With Federation's Demands Federal Cabinet' Will Not Intervene Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 1

Twenty-two thousand mine workers are now idle and the estimated output of coal will thus be reduced by 5000 tons a day. The Federal Cabinet decided not to intervene in the coal dispute. Mr. Lyons said it was…

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The Dearth of Mining Students

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 7

It would appear, that in America, as in Great Britain, considerable anxsety prevails concerning that supply of fresh blood for executive positions in…

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Football Gates Gold Cup Tenterfield Defeats Glen Innes

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 4

Interest ran high in the Gales Gold Cap match played on Queen's Park on Sunday, when Tenterfield defeated den Innes…

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Coal Strike No Supplies from N.Z. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 13 September 1938 · page 4

The Miners' Federation to-day received a notification from New Zealand Mine Workers' Federation thai they would not supply…

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Miners Strike Results Ships Will Lay Up Much Unemployment Likely Shortage of Coal Reported SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 1

IT IS REPORTED THAT UNLESS THE COAL STRIKE IS SETTLED SHORTLY PRACTICALLY THE WHOLE OF HOWARD SMITH'S FLEET OF FREIGHTERS WILL BE TIED UP. AND SEVERAL HUNDRED COMPLEMENTS OF THESE SHIPS…

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Coal for Gas Reserves at Armidale

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 3

City Council aldermen were told by the Mayor (Aid. McBean) at Monday night's meeting that the council had sufficient coal in…

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Miners May Approach A.R.U. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 September 1938 · page 1

Members of the Australian Railrays Union of Newcastle expect that the miners will make an approach to the union shortly regarding the…

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