Not by Enginemen Hauling Aberdare Coal
Discussing a rumor current in Cessnock to-day that coal had been hauled at Aberdare Colliery at 5.30 yesterday morning, Mr. W. Phee, local…
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Mining & the mines, 1929
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Scullin's Visit Address Miners' Meetings Speak in Newcastle?
Itinerary for the visit of the Leader of the Federal Labor Party (Mr. Scullin) to Newcastle and the coalfields has not been completed, but…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Coal Industry Review by Owners' Leader Factors Blamed for Decline Evidence Before Royal Commission
Remarkable figures concerning the decline in the northern coal trade were quoted by Mr. C. M. McDonald, Chairman of the Northern Collieries' Association, in his evidence yesterday before the Royal Commission which is inquiring into the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Truck Smash at Hebburn No. 2 When Police Guard Absent "Strikes to Suit Owners" Allegations by Miners' Secretary "When Trade Is Slack" McDonald Blames "Certain Section" for Turmoil Won't Suggest Reorganisation
Asked by a member of the Coal Commission (Mr. Gepp) to-day "What is wrong with the coal mining industry?" the chairman of the Colliery Owners' Association (Mr. McDonald) replied that practically the whole of the men in the industry were on perfectly good terms with the employers, but there was a certain element—a very small element—which created turmoil. He…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Coal Crisis
Sir,—It seems strange, and out of order, for an inspection of any mines to be made by the Chairman of the inquiry and other Commissioners, without a representative…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Owners Refuse to Allow Counsel for Unions to Inspect Accounts Inquiry Commenced Investigation of Coal Profits Colliery Books Produced Refusal to Allow Miners' Counsel to See Them "Should Be Examined in Camera"
Interest was intensified in the sittings of the Coal Commission to-day, because of the Government's request for an urgent investigation into coal profits, as a means towards a resumption of work in the industry. Before the Commission commenced its business, the chairman (Mr. Justice Davidson)…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Coal Position (Continued from Page 7) "WELCOME" Governments Coal Decision Determining Costs
"The public generally will welcome the action of the Government," said the Mayor of Newcastle (Alderman Wheeler), to-day, referring to the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →"Lead From Within" Peace in Coal Industry Commissioner Sounds Warning "Australia's Economic Life-blood"
"A solution must be found, or Australia will go downhill. Coal is the economic life-blood of the Commonwealth. A lead must come from within the industry. It cannot come from without."…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Chance of Settlement Commission Asked to Determine Profits in 1927 Government Agrees With Combined Unions As To a Fair Test Miners Make a Qualified Undertaking to Contribute to Reduced Selling Price
The first ray of light in the darkness which has reigned over the coalmining crisis came last night—the first sign of a possible change in the irreconcilable attitude of the contending parties. The Royal Commission has been asked by the Government to…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →British Collieries Secure Coal Orders From Australia a Leg in British Coal for Australia Continuous Suppues? Sequel to Dispute in New South Wales LONDON
The special representative of "The Sun" understands that the latest shipments to Australia of Northumberland steam coal, aggregating 20,000 tons, are destined for private companies…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Coal Crisis
The conditions agreed to by the representatives of the Combined Mining Unions as to the terms upon which they would be prepared to…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →DISMISSED Mine Manager's Appeal
Judge White, at the Maitland Quarter Sessions yesterday, dismissed the appeal of Fredrick Hemmingway, manager of Aberdare Colliery, against…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Death in Mine Abermain Inquest
An inquiry into the death of Morgan John O'Connell, who collapsed and died while at his work at the Abermain Colliery on Monday, was…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Sewer Miners Protest Against Dismissals
A protest against dismissals from the Murdering Gully sewer job will be made at the special meeting of sewer miners at Newcastle Trades…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →"Win by Default, Mine Tinkit!"
Condobolin footballers refused to play with the "Boomerangs," a team from the abo. mission station, on any account, and rather than do so have handed over a challenge cup by default Condobolin Footballer: "I won't play—go away—and even though you are 'boomerangs' don't come back again…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Miners Summoned Ashtonfields Disturbance Two Cases
A summons case in which a prominent member of the Minors' Federation will appear on two charges will be hoard at the West Maitland Police…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →To Meet Mine Unions' Committee Special Report
The Combined Mining Unions Committee win meet in Sydney on Tuesday at 2 p.m. THE miners general president…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fall of Coal Father and Son Injured
A fall of coal occurred in Ashtonfields Colliery, Thornton, yesterday morning, when father and son James Martin, 42, and William Martin, 19, both residents…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Western Mine Idle Dispute Over Wages Sydney
Because of a dispute between the management and men over the rates of pay for shiftmen, the Renown Colliery, at Cullen Bullen, is idle…
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