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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1928

2,247 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 67 of 113

Heart of Gold Chapter Xi. (Continued)

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 August 1928 · page 3

"We cannot well criticise the dead, of determine their actions. We will not impute to this unfortunate young man any evil that is not supported by…

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St. Helier's Lodge No Settlement Reached Mine Idle

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 August 1928 · page 7

No settlement, was reached at the conference between the management of St. Heller's colliery, the lodge officers and the secretary of tho Miners'…

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Queensland Action Proprietors and Miners Mutual Investigation Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 August 1928 · page 7

The meeting of the Queensland Colliery Proprietors' Union and the Colliery Employees' Union, in Ipswich on Saturday, was referred to in the "Newcastle…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 August 1928 · page 6

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday "Wallarah is idle. on account of no empties, while Seaham No. 2 is still on strike."…

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The Coal Crisis Miners' Federation Realises the Position Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 August 1928 · page 4

The Central Council of the Miners' Federation, which spent considerable time to-day discussing the proposals to take over the Balmain Colliery and…

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Industrial Matters St. Helier's Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 August 1928 · page 6

Mr. D. McNeill, secretary to the Miners' Federation, was present at a meeting of the St. Helier's Lodge, at Muswellbrook, at which the dispute over…

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Took Railway Coal

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 9 August 1928 · page 7

A fine of 10s, with 8s costs, in default three hours' imprisonment, was imposed by Mr. Cohen, S.M., at Charlestown Police Court to-day,…

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Balmain Colliery Co-operative Proposal. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 August 1928 · page 4

Most of to-day's session of the central council of the Miners' Federation was occupied with dealing with the agreement which the federation proposed to enter…

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The Mining Crisis

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 August 1928 · page 7

Sir,—The present situation of the mining industry is a comment both foreign and domestically. The Labour movement, tinder the present conditions, with its…

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Heart of Gold Chapter Xii. (Continued)

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 9 August 1928 · page 4

There was a stir and movement in the court. In the comparative silence that, for a moment, followed sir Clement's dramatic speech, Doreen heard…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 7

The Northern Colliries Association reported yesterday: "Wallarah is still idle owing to shortage of empties while Seaham No. 2 remains on strike."…

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Aberdare Colliery Protest From Lodge

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 7

Mr. F. L. Muir, secretary of Aberdare Miners Lodge, writes : "I would deem it a favour if you would print a few facts with regard to a report that appeared in…

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The Coal Crisis Miners' Council Preserving Men's Rights a Drastic Suggestion Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 7

The extremely difficult position in the coal-mining industry, particularly as it concerns the northern fields in New South Wales, was again under…

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Wallsend. Visit of Minister for Mines

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 3

Mr. Chaffey, the Minister for Mines, who will be accompanied by Mr. F. Mance, the Under-secretary for Mines, will visit Wallsend this afternoon to…

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Heart of Gold Chapter Xiii

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 5

"Mother, when can I see Jim?" "That's how she goes on all the time," said Mrs. Mallory. "It's, nothing but Jim. When can I see him?…

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Balmain Mine Co-operative Scheme SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 7

Although it has been endorsed by the Miners' Federation Central Council, the Balmain Colliery collective contracts agreement is booked for a…

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British Coal Selling Price in Australia Referred to Bruce

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 9

As a result of representations made by Mr. Charlton,, M.H.R., investigations are being made into the statement that British coal is being sold…

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Get Together Solving Coal Crisis Chaffeys View Appeal for Co-operation

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 7

"Co-operation of all those engaged in Australia's mining industry, with a view to inducing confidence and to cheapening the…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 August 1928 · page 7

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday:—"Wallarah is still idle because of 110 empties, while Seaham No. 2 remains en strike,"…

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Balmain Colliery Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 August 1928 · page 5

The liquidators of Sydney Collieries. Ltd., owners of the Balmain Colliery until recently, held a meeting to-day to give consideration to the offer of the…

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