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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1928

2,247 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 44 of 113

Industrial Matters Miners' Convention Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 June 1928 · page 4

The agenda committee of the Miners' Convention will assemble in Sydney to-morrow, when the business to be brought before the big miners' gathering in…

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"All in Order" Miners' Senate Ballot 'Executive Inquiry Misapprehension Denied

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 June 1928 · page 11

No misapprehension crisis in the winda of the members or officers of the Northern Miners Federation, said the miners returning…

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Ayrfield No. 1 Colliery

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 5

Ayrfleid No. 1 colliery was again idle to-day. The men turned out to work this morning, but found that the deputies had not time to…

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Drastic Scheme Miners' Convention Six-hour Day "Abolish Coal Tribunal" SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 5

[?]astic proposals affecting the industry will be placed by the minority movement before the Miners' Convention, which opens…

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Balmain Miners. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 6

A meeting of members of the Balmain Miners' Lodge to-day appointed a deputation which will wait upon Mr. Farrar, the Minister for Labour and Industry, and…

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Industrial Matters Miners and A.L.P. Statement by Mr. Bird. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 6

Reference to the published reports that the northern branch of the Miners' Federation was considering the question of breaking away from the A.L.P. because…

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Miners' Federation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 June 1928 · page 4

Mr. T. Hoare, president of the northern branch of the Miners' Federation and Mr. A. To[?] treasurer will leave Newcastle to-day for Lithgow. They Will…

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Aberdare Extended Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 June 1928 · page 2

Sir,—Forty-eight men are being cavilled out at Aberdare Extended Colliery Cessnock. Does Dr. Cullen's award specify that part of the seam shall…

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British Steel and Coal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 June 1928 · page 10

In its issue of April 27, "Engineering" (London) says that many sections of the iron steel and engineering trades are gradually consolidating their position. Some…

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Miners' Allegations Ayrfield No. 1 Inspection

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 9 June 1928 · page 8

"The miners' executive has decided that no further work shall be done at Ayrfield No. 1 colliery until the check inspector reports…

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Undersea Exploration for Salvage of Gold

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 June 1928 · page 13

At the head of an undersea exploration expedition, H. L. Bowdoin, of Whitestone, Long Island. U.S.A., expected to leave New York the latter part of this…

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The Coal Trade

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 June 1928 · page 3

Sir.—Mr. Longworth has again failed to exponnd his doctrine of a better understanding between capital and labour. Nay, he is attempting to fasten his dogma…

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"Baby Mine" Herbert's Theatres

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 11 June 1928 · page 3

Karl Dane and George K. Arthur, the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayor comedy team, are starred in "Baby Mine," which will be screened at Herbert's…

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Mining Industry Western District Meeting Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 June 1928 · page 5

The last of the series of meetings of the mining industry unions were held at several centres in the western district to-day…

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Miners' Ballot

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 7

The ballot for the election of seven representatives of the Northern Miners' Federation to constitute the Board of Management closed to-day…

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Industrial Matters Miners' Convention to Commence To-day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 4

The "rank and file" convention called together by the Miners' Federation will assemble for its first session at the Sydney Trades Hall at 2.30 o'clock this afternoon…

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Claim for Rent Mine at Charlestown Verdict for £33/6/-

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 7

Alfred J. Bush proceeded against A. J. Sketchley at Newcastle District Court to-day, claiming £40 for use and occupation of land at Charlestown…

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Miners Meet Sydney Convention Wages and Conditions Delegates From All States SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 5

Summoned at the instance of the Western district, the Miners' Federation convention opened at the Trades…

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Industrial Matters Coal Mining Industry Miners' Convention. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 June 1928 · page 7

Delegates from the mining areas of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania are attending the convention called by the Miners' Federation, which…

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Ayrfield Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 June 1928 · page 8

The employees of Ayrfield No. 1 Colliery have refused to go down the mine on the ground that the district check in spector had reported certain serious…

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