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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

2,844 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 22 of 143

What He Said Mr. Bavin and Miners' Wages SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 7

"I said that I was surprised to learn how many men on the Coalfields are receiving less than the basic wage," said Mr. Bavin, the Primer,…

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FLOOD—STRIKE Mining Town's Plight AUCKLAND

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 7

Business at Hikurangi is at a stand-sti[?]. One coalmine in flooded, and workers at a second mine are on strike…

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Queensland Mining Work of the Commission Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 4

The Following are among the terms of reference to the Royal Commission which has been appointed by the Queensland Government to inquire into the State's…

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The Coal Crisis Combined Unions Reply to Mr. Bruce Their Request Repeated

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 5

The conference of the Combined Mining Unions yesterday considered the reply of Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, to their requests regarding the proposed inquiry into the profits of the colliery proprietors…

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To Remain! Safety Staff in Mines Men's Decision Union Conference in Sydney SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 7

The safety men are to remain in the northern coal mines affected by the dismissal notices. Unofficially, but on good authority, it was learned that this was the decision reached by the conference of mining industry unions to-day…

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Miners to Meet Coal Situation Local Conference 'Men Are Standing Solid'

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 5

A conference of representatives of all mining industry unions is to be held at Newcastle Trades Hall on Tuesday, when a progress…

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Coal Crisis

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 5

Sir,—Your column of correspondence under the above heading has already been responsible for many statements of profound ignorance, but none more…

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Kept Busy Unassociated Mines

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 5

Unassociated coal-owners said to-day that, trade was moro than adequate now for working collieries still open…

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Miners' Earnings Assembly Questions Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon Mr. Foster asked the Premier if he had noticed a statement in a metropolitan morning newspaper to the effect…

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Record Show Despite Coal Crisis Takings Soar

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 6

From the crowds which are being attracted to Cessnock show, little would visitors to the town realise that practically the whole population is…

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State's Need 8276 Miners at Work in Three Districts

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 7

An examination of the coal position, from the standpoint of the immediate needs of the State, show that the mines remaining at work in the Northern,…

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The Coal Crisis Unions' Arrangements for Long Struggle

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 7

The meeting of the Combined Mining Unions concluded in Sydney yesterday. The matters discussed related chiefly to the attitude to be adopted by members during the stoppage in the northern…

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Miners' Troubles British Industry Suggestions to Premier (Australian Press Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 7

A joint report has been officially issued of yesterday's interview between the Premier (Mr. Baldwin), who was accompanied by other Ministers, and…

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Homes Advances in Mining Districts to Be Discontinued Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 6

"In view of the unsettled industrial conditions prevailing in the coal-mining districts, and the fact that in certain centres there are many houses for sale and…

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The Coal Crisis

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 14

Sir,—Having waited in vain for someone other than a trade unionist, or their leaders, to pocket their class prejudice and say a few words in favour of the…

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Kalingo Miners Assistance Refused

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 5

Mr. Teece, Miners' Treasurer, stated yesterday that the Secretary of the Kalingo Lodge had informed the executive that, despite the fact that the members…

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New Greta Full Time Northern Colliery Figures

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 4

Eighteen associated collieries worked full time for the week before the notices on miners were issued. Another associated colliery. New…

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The Miners' Case Accountant Approached Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 5

In the course of long statement made to-day, on behalf of the combined mining unions, Mr. D. J. Davies, gave a denial to the published statement that the…

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Accountant Chosen by Miners' Federation Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 5

It was stated to-night that the Miners' Federation has appointed an accountant, who has a good knowledge of the coal industry to investigate the owners' profits…

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Real Help Cottages for Miners Prince's Purchase London, Friday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 2

The Manchester Guardian states that after a surprise inspection of the sample bungalow erected on vacant land near Australia House, the Prince…

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