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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1928

2,247 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 60 of 113

Mining Explosives British Research

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 9

A paper read recently by Dr. W. Payman, under the auspices of the Institution of Mining Engineers, on the problem of the safe use of coal mining explosives,…

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Heart of Gold Chapter IV.—(Continued.)

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 8

"But she hasn't had anything to do with the murder," stormed her husband. "Not directly she hasn't. Oh, no,…

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"Road Is Safe" Nelson-street, Wallsend Mine Man's Statement

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 4

"There is no doubt whatever in my mind that Nelson-street is safe," said Mr. A. Sneddon (director of Andrew Sneddon, Ltd.), to-day, when…

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The Coal Crisis Premier's Statement Representative Newcastle Views

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 7

The Statement published yesterday regarding the attitude of the State Government towards the adjustment of the difficulties surrounding the coal-mining industry, aroused widespread comment in Newcastle and district. Much of this was…

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"Bedrock Prices" Reviving Coal Exports Sellers' Views Import Tax Not Favored

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 5

A suggestion that an import tax should be placed on coal was discussed in Newcastle coal trade circles to-day. The opinion was…

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Two Dead Pelaw Main Tragedy Fall of Coal Mates' Rescue Work

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 July 1928 · page 5

George Collett (40), and James Gilmore (38) were killed instantly when about eight or nine tons of coal came down on top of…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 4

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday: "Newcastle Victoria Tunnel remains idle on account of a breakdown, while Wallarah could not…

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Wonthaggi Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 4

A meeting of the Wonthaggi (Vic:) Miners' Lodge was held for the purpose of hearing the report of the local delegates to the convention recently held in…

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Durham Colliery. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 4

Messrs. Connell and Cameron, MsP., Teece (Northern Miners' treasurer) and Campbell (secretary of Durham Miners' Lodge) to-day waited upon the…

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The Coal Crisis the Premier's Proposals Generally Appreciated Miners Consider Them To-day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 5

The attitude taken up by Mr. Bavin, the State Premier, in regard to the difficulties which are besetting the coal trade, is appreciated by all parties concerned, although there is some disagreement concerning details. This,…

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Miners' Federation Stockton-borehole

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 4

Mr. Hoare, president of the Miners' Federation stated yesterday that he had been informed by Mr. Mallett, assistant secretary to the Northern Collieries'…

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Miners Confer Committee and Executive

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 9

Various conjectures were made when the management committee of the Northern Miners' Federation met the executive of the Federation in camera…

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Action by Miners the Next Step

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 5

The northern miners' management committee will assemble at the Trades Hall this morning, and it is expected that the coal position will engage the attention of…

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Two Miners Killed Pelaw-main Disaster

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 4

George Collett, of Pelaw-Main, 40, and James Gilmour, of Kurri Kurri, 38, were killed by a fall of coal while working in pillars in No. 7 west section…

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Industrial Matters Accidents in Mines Officials' Comments

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 4

Mr. T. Hoare, miners' president, and Mr. H. Sutherland. State organiser of the Federated Engine-drivers and Firemen's Association, commented last night…

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Sharing Work Conference Asked For Aberdare Mines

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 9

To here the case for a share of available work being given to the Aberdare South and Aberdare Central collieries, the superintendent of the…

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Heart of Gold Chapter Iv. (Continued.)

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 5

"Did the deceased meet anyone there he knew?" "Oh, yes." "Was he on good terms with these…

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Heart of Gold Chapter IV.—(Continued.)

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 13

"But she hasn't had anything to do with the murder," stormed her husband. "Not directly she hasn't. Oh. no,…

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Mine Sold? Aberdare Central Report Denied Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 9

It was reported, according to a message received in Sydney to-day, that Aberdare Central mine, owned by Caledonian Collieries Ltd., had…

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Sydney Water Board Defers Coal Contracts. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 5

The meeting of members of the Sydney Water and Sewerage Board to-day adopted the suggestion put forward by Mr. T. B. Cooper, president, that owing…

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