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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1926

2,508 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 68 of 126

Points in Strikes Mine Mechanics' Complaint C.E.F. CRITICISED

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 15 July 1926 · page 5

"The strike Just ended has revealed any points for future consideration, the more Important being the shatering of that great Idea that only one…

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Churches' Efforts British Coal Dispute Owners Adamant London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 15 July 1926 · page 1

Leaders of the Christian churches, Including the Bishops of Birmingham, Derby, Hereford, Litchfield, Southwell, St. Albans, and Winchester, with…

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American Coal Mines. Forced Convict Labour

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 5

The "Daily Telegraph" (London), on May 23 published the following message from its New York correspondent:— A ghastly picture of the inhuman…

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Hoisting Coal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 8

Perhaps the most striking feature in American practice is the extensive use of electrical energy and coal cutting machinery, by means of which a high…

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The Coal Strike Churches Mediating Conference with Miners (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 7

The Bishops of Lichfield, Winchester and Manchester, and other church leaders, with the approval of the Archbishop of Canterbury yesterday met Messrs…

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Morobo Gold Discovery Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 7

Referring to the recent report of rich gold discoveries in the Moroho district of New Guinea, Senator Sir Thomas Glasgow, the Minister for Home and…

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Theft in Mine First Aid Box Robbed

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 2

After Christopher Thornton, of Teralba. was crushed between a set of skips and a door. in the Northern Extended Colliery, on Tuesday, his…

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Industrial Matters Miners' Treasurer Mr. A. Teece Elected

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 9

Mr. Arthur Teece,e of the Abermain Lodge, has been elected treasurer to the northern branch of the Miners' Federation, in succession to Mr. Amram Lewis,…

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Shaft Sinkers Supported by Miners' Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 9

The Central Council of the Miners' Federation decided to-day to continue to support the shaft sinkers, who are on strike in the northern coalfields…

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Inspected Mines Piddington and Perdriau First-Hand Information

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 5

The Industrial Commissioner (Mr. A. B. Piddington), and the chairman of the Compensation Board (Mr. R. J. Perdriau), visited Cessnock to-day…

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Friends Again British Miners and Other Unions Raising Strike Funds Church Proposals Not Favored by Proprietors

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 1

Britain's coal deadlock appears to be as far from solution as ever, and further financial support for the miners is promised. The Trades Union Council, which has not been on friendly terms with the miners' leaders since the general strike, has now…

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Colliery Mechanics East Greta Conference

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 July 1926 · page 6

Rates of pay for youths employed on boiler work, rate of pay, for painters, and the re-instatement of an employee who was not re-employed when the…

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Indian Coal Industry

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 July 1926 · page 5

It is reported from Simla, that the Tariff Board appointed to inquire into the Indian coal industry, has rejected the plea for a general protective duty. The Board,…

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Boxer's Gold Belt

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 July 1926 · page 7

John L. Sullivan's 10,000 dollar championship belt, made of gold and studded with diamonds, is no more. Once highly prized by the great American heavyweight…

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Miners Look Ahead Appeal to Mr. Baddeley

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 July 1926 · page 7

The Minister for Mines (Mr. Baddcley) told a deputation from (South Waratah Miners' Lodge to-day that he would give attention to the matter of…

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New Invention Mine Shot-firing Minister Interested

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 July 1926 · page 8

Much interest was evinced by the Minister for Mines (Mr. Baddeley) to-day in an improved method of shot firing in mines invented by a Wallsend dentist, Mr…

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Workers' Compensation Act Miners Congratulate Minister Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 July 1926 · page 6

A resolution congratulating those responsible for the introduction of the Workers' Compensation Act, and expressing the belief that the new…

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Is Slump Over Brighter Outlook for Miners Baddeley Optimistic

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 July 1926 · page 8

"I realise the bad spin you have had," the Minister for Mines (Mr. Baddeley) told a miners' deputation to-day. "We did a little to keep…

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Coming to Coalfields North of England Miners SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 July 1926 · page 8

Seventy miners from tho north of England and Scotland, accompanied by their families—among the biggest on the steamer—came to Australia by…

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£250,000 Power House Caledonian Collieries' Huge Plant Reclaimed Swamp Current to go From Cockle Creek to the Coalfields

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 July 1926 · page 7

With a capacity 10,000 kilowatts, Caledonian Collieries, Ltd's., new power plant at Cockle Creek is expected to begin supplying current next March. It is hoped that the present output will bo doubled by this time next year…

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