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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1928

2,247 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 70 of 113

Mine Idle Aberdare Extended Dispute at Central

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 9

Aberdare Extended was idle to-day. At starting time this morning the men discussed a grievance at the pit top, it being claimed that working…

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Industrial Matters Miners' Federation Statement by President

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

Mr. T. Hoare, president of the northern branch of the Miners' Federation in the course of a statement yesterday dealing with the difficulties besetting the…

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Coal Commission Abrupt Adjournment Witness Ill. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 5

Because of the sudden illness of James Johnston, the Coal Commission adjourned after sitting only 45 minutes this morning. Johnston was to have continued…

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REFUSED Counsel's Demand Coal Inquiry Ex-Lord Mayor in Box SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 9

A sudden and dramatic move was made at the Coal Contracts Inquiry this morning, when Mr. Shand, K.C., who is assisting the…

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Must Get Out Unemployed Men Mining Centres Mr. Vowell's Counsel

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 6

"It is imperative that unemployed men on the coalfields should look for other avenues of employment," said tho Government's special representative (Mr…

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Northern Collieries

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

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday:—"Wallarah is idle, on account of no empties, while Seaham No. 2 remains on strike. There has been a…

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Balmain Colliery

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

The following letter in reference to Balmain Colliery position has been sent to Mr. D. J. Davis, general secretary, W.I.U. of Australia, by Mr. H. C…

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Colliery Mechanics

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

A combined conference of officials of the Elrington Miners' Lodge, stewards of the Mechanics' Elrington and Railway Lodges, with Mr. T. C. Moran,…

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Coal Importation

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

The importation of coal into Australia is a matter which calls for investigation. Mr. M. Charlton, M.H.R., has been justified in drawing the…

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Safety in Mines

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

Referring yesterday to the published letter of Mr. I. Hoare, check-inspector, dealing with the Coal Mines Regulation Act Mr. J. Iceton, another…

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Pruning Wages Miners' Leader's Views

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 10

The president of the Miners' Federation (Mr. Hoare) was critical today of the propaganda, which, he said, was being conducted by the…

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Industrial Matters Seaham Colliery Statement by Mr. Webb

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

Mr. J. Webb, secretary to the South Seaham Miners' Lodge, said yesterday that he desired to give an emphatic denial to the statement of Mr. C. M…

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Orders for British Coal London

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

Big orders for British coal have been received in Newcastle. The Danish State railways a have placed orders on a c.i.f, basis for 30,000 tons of…

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Heart of Gold Chapter Xvii. (Continued)

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 5

"Oh, go along," she replied. "Go along with yer." Presently moving away, Jim squared his shoulders and drew himself up…

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'Conservative Miners' Used Paper as Stemming Newcastle Fine

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 10

For 40 years miners have been used to stemming shots with paper. Under the now Coal Mines Regulation Act combustible materials of any kind are…

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Miners' Executive Discusses the Position Conference Agreed to

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

A conference of the central and northern executives of the Miners Federation was held at the Newcastle Trades Hall yesterday…

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"Pay Nothing" Compensating Coal Company Vanished Profits

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 10

Cessnock Council is puzzled as to what it should pay Caledonian Collieries. Ltd., as compensation for coal underlying portion of a newly-formed…

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Another Shipment Tyneside Coal for Australia LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 1

To the two coal cargoes from the north-east coast to Australia already arranged a further shipment of Tyneside coal has teen added…

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Coal Commission Further Evidence Agreement Not Produced Sydney

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

Ex-Alderman Mostyn, who was Lord Mayor of Sydney up to the time the City Council was abolished, was called as a witness before the Coal Commission…

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Rand Mining Accident Three Natives Missing. Johannesburg

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

Following earth pressure, a fall of ground took place in the City Deep mine Yesterday. Three natives are missing…

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