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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

2,844 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 16 of 143

The Coal Crisis Mr. Bruce's Statement To Be Discussed in Federal House Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 5

Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, announced yesterday that it had been decided that the whole of Thursday should be devoted to the discussion of the coal situation. It was a matter on which he wished to give the House every opportunity for…

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Employment of Colliery Boys

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 6

Mr. G. Booth, M.P., has received the following letter from the Premier's Department—"I am directed by the Premier to acknowledge receipt of your…

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Coal Crisis

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 10

Sir,—In different issues of your paper I have noticed from time to time proposals of a reduction in the miners' hewing rate, varying from 12½ per cent. to 23…

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Wallsend Colliery Anniversary of Creep

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 3

Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of an extensive "creep" that occurred in the B. Pit workings of Wallsend Colliery, as the result of which George…

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Mines Rescue Trainees

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 6

Mr. I. Hoare, Minor's Check Inspector, has drawn the attention of Mr. Booth, M.P., to the dissatisfaction that exists with regard to payments to trainees…

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ANTICIPATIONS Mine Leaders Reticent SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 7

Anticipations published to-day us to what tacites will be decided upon, as the outcome of this afternoon's conference of mining industry unions,…

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Extra Shifts! Offer by Miners? Open Pits, Negotiations likely

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 7

It is expected that negotiations between owners who Intend to keen their pits going, and representatives of the Miners'…

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The Coal Crisis Discussed by Cabinet Premier Leaves for Canberra Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 7

The crisis in the coal-mining industry was one of the subjects which engaged the attention of Ministers at the meeting of the State Cabinet to-day. Mr. Bavin (Premier) left for Canberra to-night, and will have a conference with Mr. Bruce (Prime…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 6

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday—"Wallarah is Idle on account of no empties. The men at Aberdare Central resumed work without…

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Wintry Blast Not an Ill-wind for Coal Miners London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 1

Besides the plumbers, miners are also benefiting through the weather, the output quota of the Five Counties Agreement being increased by 10 per…

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British Coal Trade

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 6

Notwithstanding recent reports of an improvement in the British coal industry, there is evidence, from the latest official reports, that it is in an…

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Appeal to Miners Acceptance of Coal Plan Urged Bavin's Statement State and Federal Offers are Renewed SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 10

Federal and New South Wales Government will cooperate in measures to deal with the coal situation, announced the Premier, Mr. Bavin, to-day, on his return from. Canberra. Mr. Bavin announced that both the State and Federal…

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National Asset Victorian Brown Coal Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 7

Several applications have been received by the Government for brown coal leases at Welsh Pool, South Gippsland. These are regarded as a valuable national asset,…

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Coal Crisis Canberra Conference Result Not Stated Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 7

The conference between Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, and Mr. Bavin, the Premier of New South Wales, on the coal situation, at which the…

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TRANQUIL Industrial Peace Parley Full Attendance Miners' Secretary Present SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 7

After the lively opening day. the industrial Peace Conference resumed its deliberations to-day. in an atmosphere of transqui[?]ty…

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The Coal Crisis Renewed Proposals by Two Governments Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 4

On his return to-day from Canberra, where he discussed the coal position at length with Mr. Bruce (Prime Minister), Mr. Bavin (Premier) made a statement on the subject. "Mr. Bruce informed me that he was still willing to allow…

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'Price of Coal Recent Increases Statement by Mr. M'donald. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 4

In reply to recent statements made by those associated with the Miners' Federation, concerning increases during the past few years in the price of coal, drew the…

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No Peace Move Yet Denial of Unofficial Report Mine Notice Conference Debate Without Decision SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 9

In regard to an unofficial statement that the Industrial Peace Conference in secret session yesterday appointed a delegation of three employers' and three employees' representatives to wait upon the Northern Collieries Association, a prominent…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 7

The Northern Collieries Association reported yesterday—"Wallarah is idle on account of no empties, while Cardiff Borchole and South Wallsend are not…

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Elrington Colliery Dispute Arisen

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 6

There is a deadlock at Eirington colliery, where the secretary of the miners' lodge claims the men were "locked out" by the manager who…

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