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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1928

2,247 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 75 of 113

Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 5

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday: Richmond-Main is still on strike while there is also strike at Bellbird Nos. 1 and 2. Rhondda…

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Wallarah Miners

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 6

Two days' work a week has been the average over the last three years of the miners at Wallarah colliery, according to the chairman of the lodge…

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Cessnock Mines

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 6

Cessnock No. 14 Colliery, which has been idle since Thursday last owing to trade slackness, was again idle to-day…

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Cessnock Mines

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 6

A dispute has arisen between the Cessnonck miners and the management about "cutting up" in the five east section of the mine, and the treasurer…

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Colliery Mechanics Relief Payments Stopped

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 5

According to the decision of the executive of the Colliery Mechanics' Association, relief payments will be held up until the funds of the body…

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Wallarah Colliery. Computing the Output. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 5

Mr. W. F. Read, as chairman of the Colliery Staff Employees' (State) Conciliation Committee to-day delivered reserved judgment on the application by the…

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Industrial Matters Miners' Federation Check Inspector Suspended

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 5

At a meeting of the northern miners' executive yesterday consideration was given to the attitude adopted by Mr. J. W. [?]eton, one of the district check…

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Heart of Gold Chapter XXIII.—(Continued)

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 6

"You think so? I think you will be heppier with some other girl. You made Doreen an honorable offer, a tempting offer. Many girls would have…

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Price of Coal Effect of Reduction Mr. Clegg's Opinion

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 5

Mr. W. E Clegg, president of the Newcastle centre of the Chamber of Manufactures, in the course of an interview yesterday, referred to the statement of Mr…

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The Coal Crisis Negotiations Continue Reduction Expected Soon Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 5

Dr. Earle Page, the Federal Treasurer, and Mr. Latham. the Federal Attorney-General, to-day had a conference with Mr. T. R. Bavin, the Premier of New South Wales, and Mr. B. S. B. Stevens, the Assistant Treasurer, Respecting the…

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Coal Problems Federal Government Blamed Unconstitutional Control Former Chief-Secretary's View

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 6

Federal control of the coal industry was blamed by Mr. W. . H. Wood (an ex-State Chief Secretary), at Broadmeadow last night for the coal position. He claimed that it should be controlled by the State, and…

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Industrial Matters Miners' Officials

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 August 1928 · page 7

Mr. T. Hoare, president of the Northern branch of the Miners' Federation, expressed indignation yesterday at the efforts that were being made by a section…

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Miners' Federation Conference with Minister

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 August 1928 · page 6

Mr. D M'Neill secretary to the northern branch of the Miners' Federation, stated yesterday that the conference called by Mr. Farrar, Minister for…

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To Meet Premier Miners' Leaders for Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 29 August 1928 · page 7

Messrs. Hoare and Teece, president and treasurer of the Northern Miners Federation, will leave for Sydney to-night to attend the coal conference…

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Heart of Gold Story XXIV.—(Continued.)

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 29 August 1928 · page 3

"Been going short for some time, probably," said Malcolm. "Yes, Two coppers in is pocket, Mrs. Gregg said."…

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Coal Crisis Owners Interviewed Federal Attitude Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 August 1928 · page 6

Representatives of the western coal-owners to-day had an interview with Mr. Bavin, the Premier, and discussed with hint the re-establishment of the…

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No Subsidy Help for Coal Trade More Conferences Government Plan Soon SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 29 August 1928 · page 7

Although the Government is prepared to give financial assistance to the cost industry, it will not be in the nature of a subsidy…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 5

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday.—Wallarah is idle because of no empties, while Abermain No. 2 is not working on account of repairs."…

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Miners' Federation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 5

Mr. T. Hoare. president of the northern branch of the Miners' Federation, stated yesterday that the executive had received a report from Mr. T. Hoare,…

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Balmain Colliery Engine-drivers' Attitude

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 10

In order'to assist in getting Balmain Colliery In readiness for resumption, the executive of the Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association have…

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