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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1925

2,117 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 36 of 106

Inquiry Demanded Coal Mining Industry Labor's Pledges Address by Mr. Connell

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 2 May 1925 · page 2

"Although we frequently prided ourselves on our up-to-date industrial legislation, we are in many respects far behind other countries" said Mr…

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Awaba Coal Leases

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1925 · page 4

An application was made in the Warden's Court, Newcastle, yesterday, by the Newcastle South Collieries, Limited, for the suspension of labour conditions…

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The Gold Standard

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1925 · page 5

In the House of Commons the decision to return to the gold standard was assailed by a broadside from Sir Frederic Wise (Conservative), a financial export. After…

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Balmain Miners' Sports Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1925 · page 4

Though it had been customary for the Balmain colliery employese to hold a sports meeting on the local oval on May Day, it was decided to-day to proceed to…

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British Gold Export London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1925 · page 5

Interest has been aroused by the first gold movements recorded by the Bank of England since 1916. The bullion purchased amounted to £297,000, plus 100,000…

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The Gold Standard a Recent Exposition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1925 · page 15

The position of the trade of Great Britain as disclosed by recent figures issued by the Board of Trade has direct connection with the question of the…

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Return to Gold Statement by Treasurer Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1925 · page 10

A statement regarding the decision of the Imperial and Australian Governments to return to a gold basis, was made by Dr. Earle Page the Federal Treasurer,…

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Back to Gold Not an Unmixed Financial Blessing Higher Prices "It is the Most Wayward of all Our Social Servants" LONDON, March 17

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 2 May 1925 · page 1

With Great Britain and Australia returning to the gold standard, and the approach of similar action in South Africa, the views of such an eminent authority as Sir Joslah Stamp on likely effects upon world finance and economics are particularly valuable. Sir Josiah Stamp was…

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Gold

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 May 1925 · page 6

The return to gold in the export department, and so with no embargo against its legitimate use, is, to the writer's way of thinking, just a wee little bit like a…

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Gold Movements

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 May 1925 · page 5

City expertrs were puzzled over the destination of Friday's gold shipments, which were not announced. The London "Daily Telegraph's"…

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Siberian Gold Field

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 May 1925 · page 5

It is reported from Moscow that representatives of the Soviet's Lena Goldfields Company have signed a draft agreement for concessionary…

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Fire in Mine Broken Hill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 May 1925 · page 5

A Fire broke out in the South mine early yesterday morning, but was promptly extinguished by Proto men before it had done much damage…

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Procession and Sports Miners' Lodge Banners

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 4 May 1925 · page 5

The May Day sports gathering, which is an annual fixture at Cessnock, took place to-day, before a large attendance. The proceedings…

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Kurri Celebrations Safety in Mines Featured

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 4 May 1925 · page 5

At Kurri Kurri the May Day celebrations were an unqualified success. The outstanding feature of the day's events was the procession to Weston…

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Coal Shipments Winter's Increase Improved Outlook

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 4 May 1925 · page 6

Although the Newcastle coal shipment totals for last week are as yet incomplete, the first four days sh[?]wed a further improvement, and…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1925 · page 5

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday that, on account of the May Day demonstrations, the whole of the pits on the northern coalfields were idle…

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Coal and Oil

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1925 · page 4

Some apprehension has been entertained as to the result of the utilisation of oil in preference to coal in the shipping industry, both from the…

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New Coal Field Scam at Werris Creek Werris Creek

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 May 1925 · page 3

The search for coal in the Werris Creek district has been successful at scene of operations one mile from the local locomotive depot…

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For Her Own Sake Great Britain & Gold Standard U.S.A. Not Considered London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 May 1925 · page 1

"In the opinion of those best qualified to judge, the risks are not excessive," says "The Times," in a leading article, in which it is declared that…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 May 1925 · page 6

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday:—"The matter which was responsible for the stoppage at New Lambton has been overcome, and the pit…

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