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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

2,844 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 44 of 143

"Reopen the Mines" Public Meeting to Be Called Cessnock Move

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 5

On the suggestion of Alderman D. Gordon, Cessnock Council decided last night to call a public meeting at an early date with a view to…

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Mr. Garden Corrected Mining Union's Secretary Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 7

At the close of to-day's meeting of the Combined Mining Unions' Committee, Mr. D. J. Davies, General Secretary to the Miners' Federation, speaking for the…

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The Coal Crisis Safety Men Not to Be Withdrawn Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 6

It was officially stated to-night after the meeting of the Combined Mining Unions' Committee, that consideration had been given to the suggestion that the…

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Reopen Mines Mayor Asks Government to Act Urgent Need Proposals Submitted by Conference

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 5

Claiming that the Government should again be urged to reopen the mines, the Mayor of Newcastle (Alderman Wheeler) said to-day that he looked forward to the Treasurer (Mr. Stevens) and other Ministers coming to Newcastle very soon…

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Colliery Inspectors' Award Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1929 · page 7

The Crown Employees' (Professional) Conclliation Committee has failed to agree in connection with the application by the New South Wales Professional…

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Industrial News Abermain Colliery Shooting Up Bottoms

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1929 · page 7

Inspector W. Brown, of the Department of Mines, mentioned in the course of his annual report "a dangerous practice" carried out in the lower seam at…

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Methods of Coal-getting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1929 · page 11

Sir,—In my letter in Friday's issue it is stated—"Small collieries had a standard weight of 11cwt, 2qrs, and 14cwt, 2qrs," I wish to state that when referring to…

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The Mining Crisis

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1929 · page 11

Sir,—There have been many letters written on the miners' behalf, as everyone is trying to solve the problem of how to bring order out of chaos. They need…

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Mining District Ambulance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1929 · page 7

The Acting-Under-Secretary for Mines has informed Mr. Booth, M.P. that the Minister sees no reason to depart from the decision not to subsidise South…

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Coal Distillation New Glasgow Plant

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1929 · page 7

The promise held out by some of the newer processes of coal distillation is exemplified in the large plant for the manufacture of smokeless fuel, oil, and gas by…

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The Coal Crisis Royal Commission's Powers Standing of Mining Unions Request for Further Information Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1929 · page 5

Representatives of the Combined Coal-mining Unions Committee conferred with Mr. Stevens, State Treasurer, to-day, and asked for further particulars with regard to the terms of reference of the Royal Commission which is to…

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Ashtonfields Mine Move to Reopen Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1929 · page 5

Representatives of the Miners' Federation conferred to-day with the directors of the Ashtonfields Colliery, near Maitland. The colliery closed down over 12…

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Miners Not Satisfied with Commission's Scope Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1929 · page 5

A section of the mining union in highly dissatisfied with both the scope and powers of the Royal Commission. There is some talk of boycotting the inquiry…

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Profits From Coal Controversy Goes on Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1929 · page 5

The controversy between Sir Thomas Henley, M.P., and Mr. C. M. M"Donald, Chairman of the Northern Collieries' Association, over whether or not excessive…

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Goldfields Centenary

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 May 1929 · page 5

Complete Itlnerary for the Gold-fields section of the Western Australian Centenary celebration has been completed…

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Mayor and Miners Unite in Move for Speedy Coal Settlement Shot in Arm Woman in Court Waratah Case Attempted Murder Charge

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 5

Following upon the shooting in Waratah yesterday, in which a woman was wounded in the arm, After a scene in which two women…

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Australian Coal Solutions Discussed F. Mauldon's Work

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 2

The Harbison Higinbotham scholarship of £100 for research, in history economics and politics has been awarded to Mr. F. R. E. Mauldon,…

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Coal Crisis Men's Distrust Stumbling Block Minister's Views

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 4

"We will never get satisfaction unless we do away with the element of distrust and allow character and truth to operate. This is not a strike…

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Diamonds Stolen Daring Raid on Mine Apologies to Manager Capetown

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 5

With blackened faces, 20 men rushed the Manager's house at Kieinzee diamond diggings, 30 miles south of Port Nolloth, on Wednesday night…

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After Inquiry What? Minister On Coal Trouble Appeal for Compromise

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 5

"Surely the coal employees will trust the Coal Royal Commission, which will investigate the coal position to the bitter end" said…

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