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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1928

2,247 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 76 of 113

Premier and Coal Owners

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 7

"We are lucky to have in power a Premier like Mr Bavin, who so conscientiously is trying to solve the coal problem," said one of the Newcastle…

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Heart of Gold Story XXIC.—(Continued.)

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 10

He had Hot seen Lacy since they bad brought him to Scotley. The fellow was not such a bad chap as he had believed. Else he would not have…

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Mine Disputes Men and Owners Confer SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 7

Representatives of northern coal miners and mino-owners conferred to-day, and the Minister for Labor and Industry (Mr. Farrar) is acting…

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The Coal Crisis Interviews with Owners Sydney

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

Mr. T. R. Bavin, the Premier, had lengthy interviews to-day with representatives of the southern coalowners, and with owners on the northern field who are not…

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Gold Rush Find at War bur ton MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 7

Feverish activity is being displayed at Old Warburton, 50 miles from Melbourne, wher an important gold find has been reported…

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Price of Coal Federal Government Acts "Must Be Reduction" Bruce to Appoint a Commission CANBERRA

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 7

The Federal Government will appoint a Commission to inquire into the whole position of the coal industry. No definite steps, however, will be taken in this direction until negotiations with the interested parties, which are now…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 8

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday:—"Wallarah and Abermain are idle—the former on account of no empties, and the latter because of…

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"OVERDUE!" Inquiry Into Northern Coal Industry Miners' Views Brace's Proposed Commission Welcomed

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 8

The announcement of the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) that he contemplated the appointment of a Royal Commission to investigate all phases of the coal problem, was referred to with satisfaction at the Miners' Federation office to-day…

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Mine Disputes Successful Conference SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 8

The Abermain No. 1 colliery dispute, which arose over the men being called out, contrary to the prevailing practice in the northern coalfields, was…

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Heart of Gold Chapter Xxv. (Continued)

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 10

Tom uttered a violent exclamation, chucked himself at a gesture from his mistress, and Doreen continued. "I sat down and thought what…

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The Coal Crisis Commission Suggested Mr. Bruce's View Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 6

Reference was made in the House of Representatives to-day to the position of the coal industry, and the efforts which are being made for its…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 September 1928 · page 4

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday that Abermain No. 2 Colliery was still idle. Wallarah was idle on account of a stroke. The men turned…

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Coal Position

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 September 1928 · page 7

Sir,—Seeing there is going to be a readjustment in the price of coal in the near future, I would like to point out one of the irregularities that is taking place at…

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Industrial Matters Colliery Disputes Mr. Farrar Active. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 September 1928 · page 4

With Mr. E. H. Farrar, Minister for Labour and Industry, presiding, the conference between miners and owners to consider dispute at Stockton Borchole…

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Heart of Gold Chapter XXV.—(Continued)

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 1 September 1928 · page 8

"It all depends, Lacy, I've not intention of helping a murderer escape justice." "The murderer of that man Murray…

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Will Start Aberdare Central Mine Ready Deputies Meet To-morrow

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 1 September 1928 · page 6

Arrangements are being made by the management to re-open Aberdare Central Colliery on Monday…

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The Coal Crisis Federal Inquiry "A Fishing Excursion" Statement by Mr. McDONALD. SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 1 September 1928 · page 5

The announcement by Mr. Bruce, Prime Minister, in the Federal Parliament yesterday, that the, Government contemplated holding an…

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Industrial Matters Aberdare Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 6

Aberdare Central Colliery, which has been closed down since the middle of November, will be reopened this morning with about 200 employees…

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Colliery Disaster Two Men Killed. Bulli

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 4

While working at Coaleliff Colliery, Thomas William Slee and Robert Cunningham met with injuries which proved fatal. While Slee and Cunningham were…

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Powdered Coal LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 1

Following the success achieved on the Stuart Star (10,500 tons), the first British vessel to use powdered coal, other Blue Star liners in the…

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