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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1928

2,247 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 73 of 113

Collieries Resume

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 7

Bellbird colliery, which was idle since Monday, resumed work this morning. Richmond Main colliery, which was…

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Industrial Matters Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 4

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

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St. Helier's Mine

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 7

The miners at St. Heller's colliery have been advised by the executive of the Federation to accept the proposal of the manager (Mr. Arnold); but…

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Price of Coal Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 5

"I know nothing about any proposed reduction of 5s per ton in the price of cool." This statement was made to-night by…

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Bucked Up Cessnock People Pleased Reopening Mine

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 7

As a result of the men's decision yesterday to accept terms offered by the superintendent of Caledonian Collieries, Ltd. (Mr…

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Heart of Gold Chatter Xxi. (Continued)

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 3

She understood that well enough. She smiled, showing her fine white teeth. "We get a lot of young fellows one…

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The Coal Crisis Seaham Dispute General Strike Averted

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 5

Interviewed yesterday on his return to Newcastle, Mr. T. Hoare, president of the Miners' Federation, said that the result of the two days'…

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Premier in Box Civic Graft Inquiry Coal Tenders Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 7

The Premier (Mr. Bavin) gave evidence before the City Council Graft Commission to-day. Mr. J. H. Mostyn, former Lord…

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Coal Commission Sydney Council's Supply Woof's Commission Evidence of P. V. Stokes Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 5

That the payment of 3d per ton commission to Woof for services rendered was worth it, was stated by Ross Say-well, managing director of South Clifton…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 8

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday that Seaham No. 2, Richmond main, and Bellbird, had resumed work. Rhondda was idle on…

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Wallarah Colliery. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 8

To-morrow morning at a quarter to 12, the Colliery Staff Employees' Concilliation Committee will, assemble at the Union Bank Chambers, Newcastle, to…

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Mines Rescue Station

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 6

Dr. Robert Dick, Director-General of Public Health, was in Newcastle yesterday accompanied by Dr. A. A. Palmer, Government Medical Officer, Sydney and Dr…

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Wallarah Mine Conciliation Committee Sits

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 7

As an outcome of proceedings against Wallarah Colliery Company at the Chief Industrial Magistrate's Court last Friday, the Colliery Staffs…

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Industrial Matters Seaham No. 2 Colliery Proposals Accepted

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 8

Mr. T. Hoare, president of the Northern Miners' Federation, was present at a largely attended meeting of the Seaham No. 2 lodge on Wednesday night at West…

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Another Conference. Settle Mine Disputes SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 7

Following: tho successful settlement of the dispute at Seaham No. 2 Colliery, another conference between coal owners and miners…

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Heart of Gold Chapter Xxii. (Continued)

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 10

"It doesn't matter," Jim said, "Perhaps you can tell me. There's a young girl lost from Scotley Park—" "Scotley Park? Where's that?"…

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W.A. and English Coal Baltic Disappointment LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 7

Members of the Baltic exchange are disappointed because West Australia has not ordered supplies of English coal, which would enable them to…

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Premier's Speech Silent on Coal State Finance Walsh Island Accounts

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 6

What the Government proposes to do in an endeavor to restore the coal industry is what everybody is anxious to hear about, but the…

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Coal Commission Sydney Council Supply Ex-lord Mayor's Evidence Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 6

The chief witness before the Civic Coal Commission to-day was ex-Alderman John Harold Mostyn, electrician, the last Lord Mayor of…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 August 1928 · page 10

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday:—"Rhondda is idle owing to a breakdown. Richmond-Main is on strike, on account of trouble with…

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