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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1926

2,508 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 82 of 126

New Guinea Gold 1000 Ounces a Day "Richest Field" Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 7

Further glowing accounts of the wealth recently discovered on the goldfields at Bulero River and Edin Creek. Sew Guinea were given by…

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The Coal Strike Conference Held Hopes of Settlement (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 7

The feeling in trade-union circles is hopeful that peace will be brought appreciably nearer by the decision of the miners' conference…

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Not Alone Seaham Miners Stand by Charlton Referendum War Opposition Minute from Central Executive Rejected

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 7

The leader of the Federal Labor Party, Mr. M. Charlton, is not alone in his refusal to be coerced by the drastic threats issued by the State executive of the party. He has been promised plenty of backing from unexpected quarters…

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As You Were British Coal Dispute to Continue Conference Fails Neither Side Will Alter Its Original Demands LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 1

Following an abortive conference with representatives of the owners the British Miners' executive has appealed to members to stiffen their resistance. The leaders have appealed to the public to assist the wives and…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 August 1926 · page 4

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday that Abermain No. 1 and No. 3 and Aberdare had resumed work…

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Miners' Position

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 August 1926 · page 5

The miners' statement sets out that Mr. Smith explained that the extension of hours was not necessary for the successful operation of the industry, and that a…

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Colliery Mechanics Registration Confirmed Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 August 1926 · page 4

In the Commonwealth Arbitration Court, sitting at Darlinghurst this afternoon, Judge Beeby delivered his reserved judgment in the appeal of the Australasian…

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Gold in New Guinea

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 August 1926 · page 12

A former resident of New Guinea, Mr. John Spencer, has given to the "Herald," of Auckland, interesting details as to the finding of gold in that country. For some…

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Industrial Matters Miners' Federation Shaft Sinkers' Conference

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 August 1926 · page 4

Mr. T. Hoare, president of the Northern Branch of the Miners' Federation, stated last night that he had been communicated with by telephone…

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Drifting Back British Miners Resuming LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 21 August 1926 · page 1

The "Evening News" says, that hundreds of miners are resuming, Political circles consider that the dispute wilt eventually conclude with…

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Gold in New Guinea Bulolo Rush Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 August 1926 · page 4

Further news of the gold rush to Bulolo River and Edie Creek was brought to Sydney by the steamer Mataram, which arrived to-day. Among her passengers were…

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The Coal Strike Conference Fails No Negotiations (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 August 1926 · page 5

The conference between the representatives of the miners and the coal owners has broken down. The conference, the first for two months,…

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Miners Break Away

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 August 1926 · page 5

Reports are coming in that miners are trickling back to work throughout the country. Four hundred resumed at Sherwood on Friday, 500 at Crossfarm, and 600…

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Industrial Matters Miners' Federation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 August 1926 · page 7

Mr. T. Hoare, president of the northern branch of the Miners' Federation, stated on Saturday that he would be present at the meeting of the John Darling Lodge…

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State Opal Mining

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 August 1926 · page 4

A discovery of opal is reported from the Walgett district. It is looked upon as a new find, but the formation is probably a continuance of that…

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'Locked Out?' Shortland Miners Idle Owner Dissatisfied

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 23 August 1926 · page 5

Shortland colliery was Idle to-day. The man claim that they have been locked out by the proprietor. Lodge officials at the Trades Hall…

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Drifting Back British Mines Reopen Secretary Alarmed

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 23 August 1926 · page 1

The rush to work in the English Milliards has alarmed the miners' general secretary. ("Sun" Special)…

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The Coal Strike Prospects Gloomy Federation's Attitude (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 August 1926 · page 5

The executive of the Miners' Federation met privately in London on Friday, and the sitting lasted for three hours. They agreed to send the Government a…

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Shortland Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1926 · page 5

It was stated by the management yesterday that work at Shortland colliery, Adamstown, would be resumed to-morrow…

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Work Resumed Cessnock No. 2 Mine

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 24 August 1926 · page 7

Cessnock No. 2 colliery, which was idle yesterday, owing to a dispute over the refusal of off-hands to pay a lovy towards a lodge advance, resumed…

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