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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

2,844 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 32 of 143

"Practically Dead" Mining in Queensland Brisbane

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

Mining conditions in Queensland were further investigated at Parliament House to-day by the Royal Commission. Mr. R. Hunter, a Mining Inspector, said…

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The Coal Crisis Conference on Monday Question of Reopening Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 April 1929 · page 5

An important development took place to-day in connection with the coal crisis. Both parties accepted the invitation of Mr. Bruce (Prime Minister), and Mr. Bavin (Premier) to meet in conference under the Presidency of Sir Wallace Bruce, to…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 6

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday that Dudley was idle on account of a small breakdown, while Wallarah did not work owing to the absence…

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Small Collieries

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

There is much activity at the small collieries in the Maitland district consequent on orders received for coal from Newcastle and Sydney. The small pits about…

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Northern Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 7

Mr. Hoare, President of the Northern Branch of the Miners' Federation, returned to Newcastle yesterday. He was present at the meeting of the inter union…

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The Coal Crisis

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 4

Sir,—There is a permanent burden of responsibility, which everyone must assist in bearing. A glance at the trouble and the past elements that have driven…

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Miners' Seniority Ashtonfields Dispute

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 7

Mr. Teece, miners Treasurer accompanied by Messrs. Moran Sutherland, and Dennett, conferred with Mr. Douglas and Mr. Longworth, Secretary…

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Coal and Sugar Problems

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 6

The international crisis in the coal and sugar industries has occupied the attention of the League of Nations Economic Committee, which is an advisory body to…

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Industrial News Pacific Miners' Lodge

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 6

Mr. A. Teece, Miners' Treasurer, stated yesterday that he had been waited upon by Mr. Heydon, Chairman, and Mr. Richardson, Treasurer of the Pacific Lodge, in…

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Reopen the Mines City Council's Appeal

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 5

Newcastle Council's decision to urge the Prime Minister and the Premier to continue their efforts to bring about a settlement of the coal dispute was…

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Roster System Cardiff Borehole Mine Work in Turns

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 5

Representatives of the various mining unions at Cardiff Borehole colliery to-day were arranging rosters, as agreed yesterday, according to the…

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Mining Industry "Spearhead of Attack" Address at Wollongong

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 7

A vigorous attack on the opponents of the miners was made by speakers at an open-air meeting held on the Showground at Wollongong. Mr. P. Keller,…

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The Coal Crisis Prime Minister Sees Premier Monday's Conference Requests Will Be Considered Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 7

Mr. Bavin, Premier, said to-day that there was nothing further to report regarding the conference between the coal-owners and coal-miners, which is to commence in Sydney on Monday next, under the Chairmanship of Sir Wallace Bruce…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 6

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday that Dudley had resumed work, but South Wallsend was still idle…

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Western Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 5

Referring to a report circulated in Sydney to-day to the effect that the employees to certain collieries in the western district had refused to pay the…

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Support for Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 5

Mr. D. Rees, General President of the Miners' Federation, stated to-day that a donation of £50 had been received from the A L P. to assist the northern…

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The Coal Crisis

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 2

Sir,—Replying to "Dinkum Worker's" letter in your issue of Wednesday, as briefly as possible. First, I must inform him that "Worker" is a practical miner,…

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Wasted Coal a Scientist's Views

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 7

In some countries the fall of water is a great source of energy, for it is turned into electricity Britain's possibilities in this direction are narrowly limited until…

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Mr. Teece's Views Northern Miners' Generosity

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 5

"The reports that the Broken Hill men were quibbling over the position must be substantially discounted when one remembers the actions of the members…

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Popular Science Sulphur Problem in Coal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 15

The clinkering of the ash in a furnace does not always vary directly with the sulphur content of the coal, states J. F. Barkley, in Technical Paper 136. recently…

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