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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1926

2,508 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 53 of 126

"Not Languishing" Mining in Australia Paying Department

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 June 1926 · page 5

"I hope that legislature will give more money to help the mining industry," said the Undersecretary for Mines (Mr. Manco)…

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Light for Kurri Minister's Promise Electricity Control Would Mine Close Down?

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 June 1926 · page 5

It was alleged at a meeting of Kurri Progress Association last night that if there had been an attempt to supply Kurri with…

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The Coal Crisis Debate in Commons Government Urged to Act (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 June 1926 · page 5

When the vote for the Mines Department was before the House yesterday, an amendment was proposed for its reduction to enable the coal crisis to be discussed…

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Gleam of Hope British Owners Will Meet Miners Commons Debate Further Restrictions Likely on Use of Fuel and Power

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 June 1926 · page 1

The British mining position is still grave, but there is now a gleam of hope, the owners having offered to re-open negotiations with the miners. Meanwhile the coal scarcity is becoming more acute, and…

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Coal for B.H.P. Federal Reserve made Available Government Acts Royal Navy Supplies at Disposal of Steel Works

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 June 1926 · page 5

Permission has been given to the Broken Hill Proprietary Company to make use of the Federal Government's coal reserves in Newcastle. Commander Fearnley, a member of the Coal Advisory Board,…

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East Greta Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 8

A fire was discovered in a section of five or six working places on No. 2 level, East Greta Colliery, on Wednesday afternoon, by the colliery manager, Mr. J. H…

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Miners' Treasurer

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 5

At a meeting of Cardiff lodge yesterday the chairman, Mr. T. Wilson was nominated for the position of district treasurer of the Northern…

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Colliery Mechanics Election of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 5

The following nominations have been received for the annual election of officers and delegates of the Colliery Mechanics' Association:—…

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Small Coal Shipments

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 5

From small collieries and those mines that are now able to sell their coal at grass, stocks are being shipped at Port Waratah ranging up to 2000…

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Industrial Matters Co-operative Colliery Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 6

In order to discuss the position at the Co-operative Colliery, which has been idle since November last, Messrs. D. Rees, general president of the Miners'…

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Coal Crisis Conference Convened

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 7

The "Morning Post" says that officials of the Coalowners' Association have invited officials of the Miners' Federation to meet theme, with a view of the…

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Minister for Mines Newcastle Deputations

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 5

The Minister for Mines and Local Government (Mr. Baddeley) was present at Newcastle Trades Hall today, and received a number of private…

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East Greta Work Mine Manager Criticised

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 5

The action of the manager of the East Greta colliery in employing men from outside mines to assist in putting out the fire which occurred at…

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Federal Coal Available for Steel Works

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 6

Commander Fearnley stated yesterday that the Federal Government had decided to place the Federal reserve coal stocks at the disposal of the States for…

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Ferocious Rats Mine Stoppage Result LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 1

The removal of the pit ponies fodder from the South Wales mines has driven thousands of ravenous rats to the surface, where they are…

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Maitland District Hebburn No. 1 Miners' Lodge

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 8

Messrs. G. Perris, A. Teece and D. Martin, members of the delegate board, reported to a meeting of Hebburn Miners' No. 1 lodge yesterday on the business…

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Engine-drivers' Strike Miners' Federation Meets Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 6

Representatives of the Central Executive of the Miners' Federation to-day met the executive of the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association, to discuss the…

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Can't Be Estimated Railway Coal Stocks

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 5

Consideration' is being given to the preparation of a reduced railway time-table to be Instituted, should the engine-drivers' strike continue much…

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Visitors Impressed Mining Men's Inspections

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 5

The visiting members of the Australusian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy are deeply Impressed with the rapid development of Newcastle and…

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Miners' Necessitous Cases Statement by Mr. Lazzarini Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 6

The decision of the Northern Delegate Board of the Miners' Federation in regard to those members of the federation who are in straitened circumstances…

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