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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1926

2,508 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 85 of 126

"Never Sing" Eight-hour Mining Day Cook Emphatic Dark Hints by Secretary

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 August 1926 · page 1

The British miners' secretary says that if the men want an eight-hour agreement they will have to get someone else to sign…

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Declared Black Miners Join in the Speedway Fight Tom Walsh Was There Books of New Coalfields Club Burnt at the Meeting

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 August 1926 · page 5

Members of the Miners' Federation have decided to support the Northern District Riders' Association in its fight to maintain control of the sport on speedways in this district…

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British Coal Strike

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 August 1926 · page 4

The latest information with regard to the strike of coal miners in Britain indicates that an opening now exists for the discussion of conditions…

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Repairing Piers Wallsend Coal Bridge

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 31 August 1926 · page 9

The repairs to the piers of the bridge, carrying the coal truffic of the Wallsend colliery over the storm-water chammed near the Wallsend tram…

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Mine Conferences Officials Kept Busy Abermain Dispute

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 31 August 1926 · page 7

The district treasurer of the Northern Minors' Federation, Mr. A. Tecce, said to-day that matters in dispute at Aberman No. 1 colliery were…

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Industrial Matters Pelaw-main Colliery Statement by Mr. McDONALD SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 August 1926 · page 4

In referring to the statement by Mr. T. Hoare, president of the northern district branch of the Miners' Federation, in regard to the Pelaw-Main Colliery,…

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Miners Mourn Bellbird Explosion Third Adversary Will Stay at Work

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 31 August 1926 · page 7

To-morrow will be the third anniversary of the terrible explosion at Ballbird Colliery, when more than 20…

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The Miners' Strike Mr. Cook's Threat His Explanation (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 August 1926 · page 5

The House of Commons to-day will consider the renewal of the Emergency Regulations, which are likely to produce a warm debate. The Labourites are expected…

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"Fat in the Fire" Labor Paper and Miners Seeing the Editor London, Monday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 31 August 1926 · page 7

The "fat is in the fire" in the mining controversy as the result of the "Daily Herald's leader. Mr. Cook expressed astouishment at the "attitude of…

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IN 3 WEEKS British Miners' Peace Discussing Terms Men's Executive Busy LONDON, Monday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 31 August 1926 · page 7

The "Daily News" and the Miners Executive have discussed a definite formula for peace negotiations. It will be…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 September 1926 · page 8

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday that Whitburn was idle on account of a funeral. Pelaw-Main contiunyes idle, while Bellbird did not work…

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Northumberland Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 September 1926 · page 8

The executive of the northern miners yesterday received a letter from Mr. MeDonald, chairman of the Northern Collieries' Association, notifying them that…

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Abermain Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 September 1926 · page 8

A conference was held at Abermain No. 1 Colliery office on Monday night, at which Mr. A. Teece, district treasurer of the Miners' Federation,…

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Miners' Attitude Delegate Meeting Called

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 September 1926 · page 7

The miners' executive sat for 2½ hours last night, and decided to call a delegate conference for Thursday. Reuter understands that important…

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For British Miners Cessnock Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 September 1926 · page 3

The Cessnock committee organised to raise funds for the relief of British miners has arranged an extensive, sports programme, to be…

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Industrial Matters Miners' Federation Pelaw-main Dispute

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 September 1926 · page 8

Mr. T. T. Hoare, president of the Northern Branch of the Miners' Federation, in the course of a statement yesterday, made further reference to the dispute at…

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Still Hopeful British Cabinet and Coal Commons Debate London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 September 1926 · page 9

During the coal debate in the Commons Mr. Lloyd George urged the Minister for Labor, Sir Arthur Steel-Maitland, to tackie a settlement instead of…

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The Miners' Strike Emergency Regulations Extended for Month (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 September 1926 · page 7

In the House of Commons yesterday, Sir William Joynson-Hicks, the Secretary of State for Home Affairs, moved that the Emergency Regulations be…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 September 1926 · page 5

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday that Pelaw-Main Colliery was still idle on account of a dispute. A stoppage also occurred at Hebburn…

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Knuckles Rapped British Mine Owners Refusal to Meet Miners Government Annoyed

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 September 1926 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday. Mr. Churchill and other members of the Cabinet met the chairman of the mine owners…

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