Miners' Attitude "General Strike Disastrous" Finance Difficulty
In view of the Engine-drivers' recommendation for a general stoppage, an acrimonious discussion is expected to take place at the meeting of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1929
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American Coal Surplus of Labour Increase in Demand
America has its coal problems. According to Mr. Ellis Searles. Editor "United Mine Workers' Journal," there is a surplus or 200,000 soft coal…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Poor Quality Coal Gas Supply Fails. Sydney
Due to the cessation of operations on the northern coalfields, the Australian Gaslight Company has been compelled to obtain supplies of coal from other…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Goal Inquiry Commission to Sit in Newcastle Miners' Plea "Secure Reopening of the Pits" SYDNEY
An immediate visit to the Northern Coalfields will be the first step taken by the Coal Commissioners—the chairman, Mr. Justice Davison, Mr. H.W.Gepp, and Dr. Keith Ward—in its investigation into the crisis in the coal industry…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Colliery Mechanics
Further action by the Colliery Mechanics' Association depends on decision arising out of the conference of combined unions to be held in Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Hebburn Collieries Matters Quiet
There was no massed picketing at the Hebburn Collieries, Weston, yesterday morning. The officials of the lodges had received certain assurances from staff…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Not Needed" Cann on Coal Inquiry Miners Attacked Sydney
There is no necessity for a Royal Commission to inquire into the [?] said Mr. George Cans Former Minister for Mines, addressing…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Miners Officials Strongly Oppose General Strike Plan "TRAITOROUS!" Move for General Coal Hold-Up Miners' View Unions' Committee Will Decide To-morrow
The Treasurer of the Northern Miners' Federation (Mr. Teece), said to-day that at the Combined Unions' Committee meeting in Sydney miners' representatives would strenously oppose the suggestion for a general stoppage. "To advocate a general stoppage at this juncture is traitorous." said Mr. Teece…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Wallsend Miners Combined Meeting
A meeting of the combined miners' ledges of Wallsend has been arranged to take place this evening in Murray's Hall. A member of the Northern District…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mines Inspected WOLLONGONG
Mr.Justice Davidson and the other Coal Commission members inspected the South Bulli colliery to-day. This is the most up-to-date mine on…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Coal Oil Increase Production in England
Having such large coal resources and no natural oil wells, the production of motor spirit from coal is a vital matter for England. A new low-temperature…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Another March? Cessnock Miners Active Bellbird Meeting
Demonstrations at the Kurri and Weston ends of the coalfields have strirred a large number of the Cessnock miners into action…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Hospital Strain Lock-out Stops Miners' Help Economies in Pleasure Miners Have No Money for Punting
With no pay for fifteen weeks miners have had to cease their contribution to the finely equipped hospital at Cessnock that is supported by their financial help. Funds of the hospital are dwindling just at a time when more service than usual is…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Melbourne Alarm Coal Trouble Extension MELBOURNE
Threates of a grave extension of the New South Wales coal trouble caused alarm among shipping companies, distributors and others, who have been…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Miners Opposed Leaders and General Hold-up Unions to Meet
"To advocate a general stoppage at this juncture is traitorous." said the treasurer of the Northern Miners (Mr. Teece)…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Appeal to Reason Bishop on Coal Crisis Must Be Trust
"There is no form of depreciation of national values so rapid as occurs during sustained periods of unemployment. The loss…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Coal Commission First Public Sitting Method of Procedure Question of Secrecy Adjournment to Newcastle SYDNEY
The first public sitting of the Royal Commission appointed to investigate the coal-mining industry in New South Wales, was held in Sydney to-day. It was purely in the nature of a preliminary session, to enable parties to discuss future…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Spirit of Brotherhood Dr. Long's Episcopal Charge Discussion of the Coal Crisis "Merely to Sit Still Unworthy"
"Wheresoever in the world, in industry or commerce, in international rivalry or imperialism, in sex-relationship, in public, probity, in social inequalities, in individual passion or temper, in intellectual error or moral obliquity, there is aught…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Coal Position (Continued from page 7) Council's View 'Responsibility for Government' Mayor Hits Out Business Men's Petition supported
"The State Government, represented by the Acting Premier, should take steps to direct that the Royal Commission should call the coal parties together so that some arrangement could be made for a immediate resumption of work," said the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Coal Crisis All New South Wales Pits May Be Idle On Friday Decision Expected To-morrow All Peace Efforts Fail SYDNEY
Great interest centres around the meeting of the State Executive of the Federated Engine-drivers and Firemen's Association on Wednesday, when the recommendation that the members of the federation be withdrawn from all collieries…
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