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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1928

2,247 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 14 of 113

Industrial Matters Miners' Federation Reorganisation Committee. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 6

The reorganisation committee of the Miners' Federation, appointed to consider revision of rules and constitution of the federation, has been meeting in Sydney…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 4

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday: "Wallarah is idle, on account of a funeral. Cardiff-Borehole, South Wallsend, Killingworth, and…

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Abermain Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 4

Mr. H. Sutherland, State organiser of the Federated Engine-drivers and Firemen's Association, was in Cessnock yesterday, endeavouring to bring about a…

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Cardiff-borehole Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 4

Mr. T. Wilson, chairman of the Cardiff-Borehole Miners' Lodge, said yesterday that the published record of the Northern Collieries' Associated included…

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Miners' Ballots

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 4

Mr. J. L. Halliday, returning officer of the Miners' Federation, announced yesterday that the ballet for the positions of district president, district treasurer,…

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Coal Conference Preliminary Sitting. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 4

A preliminary session of the conference to deal with the portion in the coalmining industry was held to-day, under the chairmanship of Mr. E. H. Farrar,…

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UNEXPECTED Willis and Baddeley Arrive Miners' Meeting

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 7

Messrs. Baddeley and willis put in an unexpected appearance at the Trades Hall today, and attended the miners' Delegate Board meeting,…

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Industrial Matters Miners' Federation Reorganisation Question. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 4

The committee appointed by the Central Council of the Miners' Federation to consider proposals for the reorganisation of that organsation met again to-day,…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 6

The Northern Collieries" Association reported yesterday:—"Wallarah has resumed work, but Abermain No. 2. Cardiff Borchole, South Wallsend, and…

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African Coal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 7

The South African Government has undertaken to pursue a scientific investigation into the coal resources of the Union with a view of encouraging the production…

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Miners Disagree Reorganisation Conference

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 5

Asked to-day if he wished to make a statement in reply to the reported explanation of the president and secretary of the Miners' Federation…

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Coal Problems Scientific Development Chaffey Entertained

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 5

Mr. F. A. Chaffey, Minister for Mines and Forests, who officially opened Cessnock Show to-day was given a reception by Cessnock Agricultural…

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Miners' Ballots Cavilled-out Men to Vote

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 5

"Cavilled-out men are entitled to vote ar the forthcoming ballot to decide the appointments of president, treasurer, secretary, and cheek…

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Industrial Matters Miners' Federation Reorganisation Committee. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 6

In reference to the trouble that has arisen in the Miners' Federation regarding the reorganisation committee, the following statement was made to-night by…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 5

The Northern Collieries’ Association reported yesterday: “Hebburn No. 2 resumed work, but Abermain No. 2, Cardiff Borehole, South Wallsned, Cessnock, and…

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Mount Isa Mines

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 14

Much interest is being aroused by the development of the Mount Isa mines by the Russo-Asiatic, Limited, a very wealthy British company, that has purchased the…

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The Coal Conference

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 4

The request that the Federal Government should be represented on the conference which is to discuss the condition of the coal industry, and to…

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Maitland Coal Contract for New Zealand

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 5

After a slack period in the northern coal trade, the New Zealand railway authorities are again buying, and the Interstate Steamships Company have entered…

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Abermain Dispute Colliery Still Idle

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 7

Although It was hoped that Abermain No. 2 Colliery would resume work to-day the pit was Idle. This colliery has not worked since…

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Mines Rescue Station

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 7

The staff and equipment of the Newcastle Mines Rescue Station were put to a test on Saturday morning, when Mr. Bell, the manager of Stockton-Borehole…

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