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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

2,844 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 29 of 143

The Coal Crisis

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 6

The letter from the Right Reverend Dr. Long, the Bishop of Newcastle, on the coal crisis, which we publish in other columns to-day, will call forth…

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The Coal Difficulty

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 5

Sir,—Mr. Davies, General Secretary of the Miners' Federation, addressing the Constitutional Association in Sydney on Monday argued that the unsatisfactory…

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The Coal Industry Need for Reorganisation Bishop of Newcastle's Views Miners Among His Best Friends

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 6

The Right Rev. Dr. Long, Bishop of Newcastle, has sent us the following thoughtful letter, in which he refers to the trouble in the coal industry, and expresses the view that conditions must be altered in the interests of all concerned…

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Northern Miners Distribution of Relief

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 7

The Northern Miners' Management Committee concluded a two days' meeting in the Trades Hall yesterday. They were present: Messrs T. Heare, President; A…

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The Coal Crisis Miners Petition Parliament Request To Be Heard Application Not Granted Owners' Figures Challenged SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 7

A petition was presented to the Legislative Assembly to-day by Mr. J. M. Baddeley, on behalf of the Coal Federation and associated coal mining unions, urging the Government to take immediate action to ensure the reopening of the collieries…

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Coal Trade at a Standstill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 7

"The coal trade is now practically at a standstill," states Inspector W. D. Clark, Superintendent of the Northern Branch of the Department of Labour and…

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"Tightening Up" Increased Demand for Coal

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 7

Representatives of collieries still working, said to-day that "conditions were tightening up," and the demand for coal-increasing…

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Pulverised Coal Victorian Railways Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 6

The Minister for Railways, Mr. Groves, will visit the Government Coalmines at Wonthaggi to-morrow, to inquire further concerning the possibilities of using…

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"Bad Psychology" Dr. Long on Coal trouble

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 7

The Bishop of Newcastle. (Dr. Long) has written a letter for The Newcastle Diocesan Churchman (and not for a morning newspaper), in…

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Coal Crisis Labor Wants Debate "Before Easter" Bavin to See Prime Minister SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 7

The Premier (Mr. Bavin) stated to-day that he intended to discuss the coal situation with the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce)…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 7

The Northern Collieries Association reported yesterday—"South Wallsend is still on strike. Wallarah is idle on account of no empties."…

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Falls Occurring Closed Down Mines

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 4

Since the closing down of pits in the South Maitland Held many falls have occurred These are being: cleared up by colliery staffs…

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The Coal Crisis Appeal to Owners Proposed To Open Mines When Commission Appointed Legal Position Not Clear SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 7

It was stated to night in political circles that an appeal might be made to the coal owners, when the Royal Commission is appointed to reopen the mines in the northern fields, pending the result of the inquiry…

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"Nothing New" Coal Situation SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 5

The Premier (Mr. Bavin) stated to-day that there were no new developments in the coal situation. He was to meet the Prime Minister…

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Food Relief Miners' Lodges Meet Issuing Orders

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 4

For the purpose of calling rolls, ascertaining the number of dependent. children, and making necessary arrangements for the distribution of…

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Distressed Miners World Joins in Fund LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 5

The Times, in a leading article, explains that the £770,000 subscribed to the Lord Mayor's Fund for distressed miners, which will close on…

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Coal Miners Leave Road Work

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 5

Mr. T. Ledsam, Organiser of the A.W.U. at Newcastle, recently brought ruder the notice of Mr. H. Connell, M.P., the fact that a large number of men who…

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Caledonian Collieries, Ltd

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 3

In his address to shareholders at the annual meeting of Caledonian Collieries. Ltd., in Melbourne, on Tuesday, the Chairman of Directors (Mr. H. B…

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Fashions in Coal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 4

It will be interesting to see if fashions in coal catch on over here, as they are confidently expected to do in America (says the "Manchester Guardian"). A…

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Teralba Pacific Miners' Lodge

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 3

The Pacific Miners' Lodge met on Wednesday night, to obtain the names of the members of the lodge out of work, and the number dependent on them…

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