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Mining & the mines, 1938

438 stories in New England's papers · page 15 of 22

Omrs Reject Claims Coal Strike Inter-State Ships Held Up Orders to Economise Sydney

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

The coalowners to-day rejected the claims of the enginedrivers, as a result of which aggregate meetings have bean…

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Miners' Strike

Guyra Argus · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 2

Replying to Mr. Curtin's criticism of the Federal Ministry's attitude to the miners' strike, Mr. Lyons said the responsibility lay with the men's…

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Coal Strike Trains Likely to Be Curtailed Economy in Use of Coal SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 1

The railway services are likely to be curtailed within a fortnight if the coal strike continues. The Australian Railways Union…

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RIDICULED Mines Department's Report Pollution of Clarence

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 3

Public men who had investigated the complaint about 12 months ago ridiculed the Mines Department's report that pollution of…

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"Wrong Reports" "Undoubtedly Mining Slurry"

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 3

"I say emphatically that the reports furnished the Minister by the officers of the Mines Department are absolutely wrong," remarked Ald. J…

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"Caused by Mud" Pollution of Clarence Mines Department Claim

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 September 1938 · page 10

Stockowners along the Clarence and fishermen working on this river will be astonished to learn that the Department of Mines,…

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Coal Strike "As You Were" State Government Intervenes SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 1

It was reported last night that the State Government had made unofficial representations regarding a peaceful settlement of the…

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Hillgrove Police Station Proposed Sale Deferred Mining Industry Revival

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 9

So action will be taken for another 12 months with the proposal to close the police station at Hillgrove, the Chief Secretary (Mr…

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"As Yod Were" Coal Strike Position Settlement Effort Denied by Government and Union Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 1

It was reported last night oust the State Government made unofficial representations regarding a peaceful settlement of the coal…

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Yesterday's News Darwin Hotels—Americans in Czrcho— Oppcrman's Record— Stair Budget— Japanese Awarded Damages —Coal Strike

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 3

The Darwin Licensing Bench has decided to recommend that two new licences for hotels in Darwin should be granted. One of the hotels will…

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Miners' Strike Coupons wholesale stores may refuse to accept them £30,000 To Be Distributed Among Strikers Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 1

There were practically no new developments to-day in connection with the miners' strike. Hie directions committee of the Miners' Federation is considering a report from Newcastle and Wollongong…

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Miner's Strike Difficulty Question of Store Credit Coupons May be Refused: Storekeepers' Capacity Restricted : First Strike Payment Not Yet Due. SYDNEY, Friday. There Were No New Developments To-day in Connection with the Miners' Strike

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 1

The Directions' Committee of the Miners' Federation is considering a report from Newcastle and Wollongong that wholesale stores may refuse to accept miner's strike coupons from retail stores…

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Coal Strike Miners' Dockets Question of Credit for Strikers Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 1

Following the decision of a section of the wholesalers not to accept miners' dockets, some of the coalfields shopkeepers have now…

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Importation of Coal! LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 September 1938 · page 1

As a consequence of the Australian coal strike, 3,500 tons of coke has been shipped from Newport to Geraldton,…

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[?] Rosehill Races Gold Rod Equals Mile Record

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 2

Gold Rod showed he has returned to his top form by winning the Hill Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday. Gold Rod ran the mile in 1.33, thereby…

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Miners' Strike Conference to Meet Financing Food Supplies SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 1

A message from Melbourne this morning stated that a conference between the millers and [?] owners is likely to be held before…

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Coal Strike Settlement Effort Conference with Owners Move For Arbitration Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 4

A message from Melbourne this morning stated that a conference between miners and colliery owners is likely to be held before…

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Yesterday's News Wool Exports — Rabaul Safety —Lang on the War — Physical—Fitness - Miners' Strike

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 3

Greasy wool exported from Australia during July and August totalled 185,121, valued at £2.867.543. compared with 143.378 bales, valued at…

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Miners' Relief Officials Fix Scale £4/13/- For Married Men With Six Children Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 September 1938 · page 1

Federal officials yesterday fixed the scale of relief during the period of the miners' strike. This varies from 18/ a fortnight for youths and £1/4/ for a…

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Explosion On Cardiff Mines SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 20 September 1938 · page 1

The police visited small mines at Rosebank, near Cardiff, last night, after receiving reports that there had been an explosion at…

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