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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1928

2,247 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 72 of 113

Industrial Matters Colliery Mechanics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 4

Mr. H. C. Morton, general secretary to the Colliery Mechanics' Association, and Mr. H. Morley, returning officer to the association, have been served with…

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Hamilton Election Nomination Surprise Miners' Official

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 6

A surprise nomination for the Hamilton by-election to be held on September 8 was that of Mr. J. W. Iceton, miners' check inspector…

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Heart of Gold Chapter Xix. (Continued)

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 5

All ten you what I do know," said the other slowly after a long pause "The man who murdered Murray was in the crowd about the Marble Arch…

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Bill for Coal Freight Oyster Man Sued

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 7

In the District Court to-day before Judge white, the Port Stephens Steamships, Ltd., proceeded against William Ward, claiming £18 14s 11d…

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Graft Charges Sydney Council's Coal Further Evidence Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 5

At to-day's sitting of Judge Thomson's inquiry into allegations of bribery and corruption in connection with the City Council's coal supplies,…

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Coal Problem Bavin Expects to Get Results Melbourne Conference Ah Parties Anxious to Assist SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 7

"I have every hope that we shall be able to secure a useful result of our efforts," said Mr. Bavin, Premier, who returned to-day from Melbourne, where he had conferred with the Prime Minister and the Premiers of Victoria and South Australia…

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The Coal Crisis Conference in Melbourne Results Not Disclosed All Ministers Desirous of Helping Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 5

An important series of meetings in connection with the coal crisis in New South Wales, and the question of importing overseas coal by other States, took place in Melbourne to-day, when Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, met Mr. Bavin, the…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1928 · page 6

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday: "Wallarah remains idle owing to no empties, while Seaham No. 2 is still on strike. Bellbird is idle…

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Colliery Staffs

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1928 · page 6

Mr. G. Booth, M.P., has been informed by Mr. E. H. Farrar, Minister for Labour and Industry, in answer to his request on behalf of the United Collieries' Staff…

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"Represents Miners" Mr. Iceton's Statement

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 August 1928 · page 6

Mr. J. W. Iceton said to-day that had the constitution of the A.L.P. been carried out properly, the pre-selection ballot should not have been held until…

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Great Storehouse for Gold

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1928 · page 8

So much gold has been taken to France from the United States that it has led some to speculate where it was all going to be kept. Eighty feet below the Rue…

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Miners' Wages Reduction Has Not Been Suggested

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 August 1928 · page 5

"No suggestion of a cut in miners' wages has been made in the negotiations for the stabilisation of the coal industry," said the secretary of the Northern Miners' Federation (Mr. McNeill), who returned to Newcastle to-day, after, attending the Seaham…

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Heart of Gold Chapter XX.—Continued

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 August 1928 · page 8

"So there's a story. is thoro?" she said slowly. "Well, whatever it is you've got to say for yourself you're too late."…

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Hamilton Seat Miners' Executive's Statement Mr. Iceton's Position

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 August 1928 · page 4

The Northern Minors' Executive, in a statement to-day, 'said that it had not endorsed the candidature of Mr. J. W. Iceton for the Hamilton…

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Coal Inquiry Sydney Council Supplies Sensational Evidence Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1928 · page 7

When the Coal Commission resumed this morning. Alfred Edgar Ivatt, chairman of directors of B. Byrnes, Ltd., declined, on the advice of his counsel, Mr…

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Condition of Industry Thirteen Mines Closed Others Working Part Time

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1928 · page 7

For some time, owing to various causes which have been freely discussed, conditions in the coal industry have been very serious, and there are at the…

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Coal Contracts Camouflaged Transactions Evidence at Inquiry Sydney, Wednesday. I

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 August 1928 · page 6

The first witness at the Civic Coal Contracts Inquiry this morning was Mr. Ross Saywell, managing director of the South Clifton Colliery, who…

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Aid for Miners Mr. Baldwin's Appeal to Employers of Labour (Australian Press Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1928 · page 7

In the hope of relieving unemployment, Mr. Balwin, the Prime Minister, has appealed to employers of labour to offer employment to as many men and boys…

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Terms Accepted Aherdare Central Men Decide Abolition of Darg Mine Expected to Reopen in a Fortnight

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 August 1928 · page 5

Members of Aberdare Central Miners' Lodge, with only 12 dissentients, at a largely attended meeting held at Cessnock to-day, decided to accept the terms for resumption of work at Aberdare Central pit, as outlined, last week by Mr. N. J, Clark,…

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The Coal Crisis Retaining Interstate Trade Question of Reduced Freights Statement by Mr. Bavin Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1928 · page 7

Mr. T. R. Bavin, the Premier, who returned from Melbourne to-day, said he had had important interviews with Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, the Premiers of South Australia and Victoria, and representatives of the Commonwealth…

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