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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1928

2,247 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 81 of 113

Coal Crisis Statement To-day Further Negotiations Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 7

Contrary to expectations, Mr. Bavin, Premier, was not able to give effect to his intention, to make a statement to-day regarding the proposals of the Government for the rehabilitation of the coal mining industry. The Premier…

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Bavin Announces His Scheme for Drastic Cut in Coal Costs Bitter Story Brisbane's Cruise Poor Food "Armed Guards Posted" SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 7

"Rock of ages, "Cleft for me, "This is some poor stocker's tea." Attached to a fragment of stale…

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Colliery Mechanics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 September 1928 · page 4

The application on behalf of Mr. J. E. Pandlebury, a member of the Colliery Mechanics' Association, for an injuction to restrain Messrs. H. Merely, returning…

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Aberdare South Mine

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 September 1928 · page 2

Sir,—As regards the Aberdare South mine, nobody seems to make a move in the matter at all. I would like to know could not this colliery be opened up on…

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Coal Scheme Talk of Mining Upheaval Officials Reticent Owners Divided on Subsidy

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 September 1928 · page 7

The sole topic of conversation in coal circles to-day was the Government's scheme for drastic cuts in coal costs. Among miners there is a great deal of unrest, and at Kurri and Cessnock there is talk of a general hold-up if the wage…

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Coal Crisis Government's Proposals Reduction of 4/- Per Ton Government, Owners, and Miners to Bear Their Share. Miners' Council to Meet. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 September 1928 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, Mr. T. R. Bavin, the Premier, announced the Governments proposals for the rehabilitation of the coal industry. The Government proposes a reduction 6f 4s per ton in the…

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Miners' Secretary. Refusal to Comment

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 September 1928 · page 6

Mr. D. M'Neill, secretary to the northern branch of the Miners' Federation, who was also interviewed, said that he had been out of touch with his colleagues for…

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The Mining Industry

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 September 1928 · page 4

The precarious condition of the coal industry and the hardships which it imposes upon the miners have for some time past called for the…

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Utilisation of Coal German Activities

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 September 1928 · page 10

The following summary of a speech made recently by Dr. Eng, Potts to an annual conference of German mining men reviews some of Germany's efforts…

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Coal Publicity "Herald's" Action Justified

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 September 1928 · page 6

The effect of the announcement by the Premier should be to hearten the community, and to some extent rehabilitate the fortunes of many of the collieries,…

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Miners' Council Conference to Be Held

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 September 1928 · page 6

The following joint statement was made to-night by Messrs. D. Rees, general president of the Miners' Federation, and D. J. Davies, general secretary:—…

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Colliery Officials

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 September 1928 · page 4

The Colliery Officials (Deputies) Association has not given consideration to the majority finding of the Arbitration Full Court on the 3 a.m. shift question…

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Roma-mooga Collieries. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 September 1928 · page 6

Mr. J. L. Moore writes that he received a telegram from Dr. Jenson, who is at Roma, on Friday, stating that a good flow of gas been struck at about…

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Coal Crisis Discussion in Newcastle Views of Mr. Charlton Meetings of Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 September 1928 · page 5

The coal question was the chief topic of discussion in Newcastle on Saturday, and the greatest interest was aroused in the proposals of the Premier as given in that morning's issue of the "Newcastle Herald."…

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Miners' Officials Silent

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 September 1928 · page 5

The miners' officials, on being seen at their office at the Trades Hal', were found busy occupied in attending to local and district matters…

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"Equal Sacrifice?" Miners and Coal Scheme Shilling Reduction Northern Men and Officials Puzzled

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 17 September 1928 · page 5

The Premier's coal scheme is viewed by individual miners and other members of the Federation as being not only complicated, but also puzzling. TWO questions, altogether apart…

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Sulphur Mine in New Zealand

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 September 1928 · page 3

Imagine a mountani top three miles in circumference rising abruptly from the surrounding sea to a height of 900 feet its banked fires emitting a constant…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 September 1928 · page 5

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday:—"Abermain Nos. 1, 2, and 3, and Seaham Nos. 1 and 2 are still on strike, while Wallarah is idle on…

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Coal Miners' Officials Going to Newcastle Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 September 1928 · page 5

Messrs D. Rees, general president and D. J. Davis, general secretary, will go to Newcastle to-morrow, for the purpose of conferring with the northern…

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Coal Crisis Mr. Bavin's Appeal to Miners and Employees

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 September 1928 · page 5

The following statement was issued last night by the State Premier:—"I urge the miners and all employees in the industry not to come to a hasty decision against the Government's…

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