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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1925

2,117 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 79 of 106

Coal Tribunal "Off-hands" Claims Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 September 1925 · page 5

The Coal Tribunal met this afternoon, when further evidence les heard in connection with the claims lodged by the Miners' Federation for a minimum wage…

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After Two Years Duckenfield still Idle Miners Angry Conference Demanded

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 September 1925 · page 5

Drastic action os talked of by the Cental Council of the Miners' Federation unless a conference is arranged with the owners…

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"Discipline First" Safety in Mines Inquiry Regular Inspections Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 September 1925 · page 5

"Disciplines is the first factor in safety in mines. The next is systematic timbering. Inspections should be made at least twice a day."…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 September 1925 · page 7

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday: "Wallsend resumed work this morning, but Duckenfield No. 2, Neath, and Cessnock remain on strike…

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King Coal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 September 1925 · page 6

Mr. Lloyd George has been writing on the subject. He now writes on anything that comes handy, once a week, two columns, all strictly copyright. He says…

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Coal Tribunal. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 September 1925 · page 7

Mr. A. Teece, acting secretary of the Miners' Federation, to-day declined to make any comment on the action of Mr. Hibble in adjourning the Coal Tribunal…

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Mt. Morgan Mine Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 September 1925 · page 7

The Mt. Morgan Company is unable to reopen the mine and works under the added burden of reduced working hours and increased costs. This point was made…

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Bathing Accomodation at Mines Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 September 1925 · page 7

In answer to Mr. Davies, in the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. J. M. Baddeley, Minister for Mines and Labour and Industry said that le proposed, at an…

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"Keep Fans Going" Deputy and Mine Ventilation SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 September 1925 · page 5

Unless there were, good reasons to contrary a mine should be ventilated continuously, said James Fotheringham a shot-firer at the New Greta…

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Deputy's Evidence Rothbury Mine Inquiry Tests for Gas Branxton

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 September 1925 · page 5

Further evidence was heard to-day at the inquiry into the cause and circumstances surrounding the explosion at the Rothbury colliery on July 20…

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Coal Commission Sitting in Sydney Further Evidence. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 September 1925 · page 3

Further evidence was taken by the Royal Commission on Safety in Coal Minces at its sitting in Sydney to-day. The Commission is made up of Mr…

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Miners' Attitude Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 September 1925 · page 6

Although Mr. A. Teece, acting secretary of the Miners Federation, declined to make any statement to-day as to the miners attitude towards to-morrow's…

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Mines Commission Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 17 September 1925 · page 5

"Do not ask questions, do not make speeches. Tell us what you have to say, but do not comment." said the Chairman of the Safety in Mines…

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Coal Commission Further Evidence Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 September 1925 · page 5

The Royal Commission inquiring into the question of safety in coal mines met in Sydney again to-day, when further evidence was taken. The Commission…

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Back to Normal Newcastle Coal Shipments

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 17 September 1925 · page 5

"No records have been broken We are only back to normal," said Mr. Crow the railway superintendent to-day in regard Newcastle's coal…

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Industrial Matters Colliery Mechanics Power to Adopt Rules Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 September 1925 · page 6

In the Commonwealth Arbitration Court to-day Mr Justice Webb Deputy-president, delivered Judgment in the matter of the Colliery Mechanics Mutual Protective…

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All Trains Stop Hold-Up On Maitland Coalfields Collieries Affected Engine-drivers Hold Stop-Work Meeting

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 17 September 1925 · page 5

There is a general stoppage of all railway services and collieries on South Maitland Coalfields to-day. The last train to run was that which arrived at West Maitland from. Cessnock at midnight…

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Coal Miners' Sympathy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 5

The "Daily Herald" says that the committee of the International Miners' Federation in Brussels has decided that measures shall be taken to prevent Welsh coal…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 6

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday:—Abermain Nos. 1. 2, and 3, Pelew-Main, Richmond-Main, Pelton, Bellbird, Aberdare…

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Wallsend Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 September 1925 · page 6

Messrs. W. Capewell, R. Cameron. jun., and W. Herd, officers of Wallsend Miners' Lodge, and Mr. A. Lewis, district treasurer of the Mines'…

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