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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1925

2,117 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 38 of 106

The Coal Trade

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1925 · page 6

The view of those engaged in the coal trade in Newcastle is that the prospects for its immediate future are not encouraging. The falling off in certain…

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Injured Miners Better Provision Wanted Mr. Baddeley's View

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 9 May 1925 · page 8

Mr. J. M. Baddeley M.L.A. spoke to a fair attention at Heddon Greta last night and again at Lowis Hall, kurri…

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Eight Full Time Work at the Mines Four Idle

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 9 May 1925 · page 8

Eight coilleries worked full time in the northern coalfield during the past fortnight. Following are the details of the…

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Coal Trade Dull

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 11 May 1925 · page 1

Newcastle's port is by no means busy. There is only normal activity in the coal trade. "Perhaps it is a little early yet."…

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Cardiff Colliery Dispute Not Settled Parties Conferring

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 11 May 1925 · page 2

The dispute between the winding enginedrivers employed at Cardiff Colliery and the management has not yet been settled…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1925 · page 4

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday that Duckenfield No. 2 and Seaham No. 2 pits remained idle owing to disputes…

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Wallsend. Colliery Mechanics and Workmen

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1925 · page 5

The question of the linking up of the Colliery Mechanics' Mutual Protective Association. Mr. H. C. Morton secretary, and the Colliery Workmen's Mutual…

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African Miners' Ballot

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1925 · page 5

The General Council of the South African Mineworkers' Union has, after a long meeting, decided to take a strike ballot in connection with the award of Judge…

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Mine Electricians Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1925 · page 4

By direction of the Minister for Mines, Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, an examination for certificates of competency as mine electrician under the Coal Mines…

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Safety First in Mines

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1925 · page 3

Sir,—An article published on March 20, on the proposed method of working thick coal seams, and those liable to spontaneous combustion, and the…

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"Can Be Bought" Miners' Secretary's Charge Not a Moderate London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 12 May 1925 · page 1

The capitalists have bought a number of trades union leaders, giving them good jobs, for the purpose of creating mistrust among the rank and…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 May 1925 · page 8

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday: "No change is reported in the position at Duckenfield No. 2 and Seaham No. 2 pits, which are idle on…

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Ultimatum to Lang Pledge to Socialise All Coal Mines Labor Council's Move All Miners' Lodges may be Circularised SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 13 May 1925 · page 5

Interesting political developments may occur as a result of communications now proceeding between the Labor Council of New South Wales. Mr. Lang (Leader of the Parliamentary Labor Party), and Mr. Willis (president of the A.L.P.), in connection with mining matters…

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Coal Washing Plant at Whitburn Use Apter Six Years

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 13 May 1925 · page 3

After having been idle for over six years the Whitburn colliery coal-washer has been re-modelled by Mr. A. Wilkenson, the company's…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 May 1925 · page 4

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday that East Greta had resumed operations, but seaham No. 2 and Duckenfield No. 2 pits remained…

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Not Yet Settled Cardiff Colliery Dispute

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 May 1925 · page 3

The dispute at Cardiff Colliery between the winding enginedrivers and the management has not yet been settled…

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Industrial Matters Miners' Claims Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 May 1925 · page 4

Mr. Rees, the president of the Coalminers' Federation, this afternoon received a telegram from Mr. A. C. Willis, the general secretary, from…

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Cold Shoulder Labor Council Ultimatum Socialisation of Coal Union Leaders Silent

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 May 1925 · page 5

The New South Wales Labor Council's ultimatum demanding an unequivocal public pledge that if Mr. Lang become leader of the…

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Gold Standard No Official Export Banking Arrangement (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 May 1925 · page 5

The bullion movements' report of the Bank of England states that 350,000 sovereigns has been set aside for the Commonwealth Bank…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 May 1925 · page 7

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday: "Duckenfield No. 2, and Seaham No. 2 collieries were still idle owing to disputes. Fresh stoppages…

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