Coal Hold-ups Need for Conciliation M.L.A.'s APPEAL
That machinery to deal with stoppages at mines was of more importance to the welfare of the coal industry than a reduction of wages,…
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Mining & the mines, 1929
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The Coal Crisis Mr. Bavin's Scheme Supported By Owners Appeal to Employees. Sydney
An important announcement regarding the attitude of the proprietors towards the rejected scheme put forward by Mr. Bavin, and towards the agitation of the Miners' Federation for an inquiry into the industry, was made to-day by Mr. C. M…
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Sir,—"Omega," who, in Wednesday's issue, criticises my reply to "Unemployed" (Aberdare), states: "While I call knock the legs from under Mr. Simpson's…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Miners Buried Big Coal Fall at Pelaw Main All Dug Out Mates' Gruelling Rescue Work
Caught by a fall of coal at the Pelaw Main Colliery to-day, four miners were buried underneath about 30 tons of coal. Workmates, attracted by the crash and the groans of the men who were buried, rushed to the scene…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Miners' Leaders Meeting To-morrow
To discuss matters which, according to the president, Mr. Houre, are of the utmost importance to the Minors' Federation, the newly-elected…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Gas in Mines Deputies Criticised Report to Executive
Mr. T. Hoare, President of the Northern Branch of the Miners' Federation, stated on Saturday that the executive had been furnished by Messrs J. Connell, district,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Coal Crisis Premier Returns May Lose More Trade If Price Not Lowered Sydney
Mr. T. R. Bavin, the Premier, who returned from Melbourne yesterday, stated in an interview, that, unless the price of coal was reduced, it appeared as if New South Wales would lose some of its coal trade with Victoria…
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The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday that New Great and Wallarah Collieries were idle on account of the absence of empties. All other pits…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coal Crisis Premier Sees Mr. Bruce Question of Bunker Coal Miners Press for Inquiry Sydney
Mr. T. R. Bavin, Premier, saw Mr. Bruce, Prime Minister, to-day, and explained the position that has arisen in connection with the coal industry. Mr. Bavin was not prepared to say subsequently whether any further proposals would be…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Work at Mines
Hebburn No. 1 and Hebburn No. 2 collieries were the only pits idle in Kurri district to-day. Hebburn No. 2 has been idle for over a week, while…
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"A saving of £500 yearly could be made if it were possible to use solely local coal at the electrical works," said Mr. T. E. Flynn. Electrical Engineer, at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Colliery Managers Visit Adelaide Adelaide
Major H. Greenway, manager of Abermain and Seaham Collieries. Mr. J. P. M'Garn, assistant manager of Caledonian Colliery, and Mr. T. Armstrong, of J…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Miners Meet "Domestic Matters"
The Committee of Management of the Miners' Federation met at the Newcastle Trades Hall, but when it adjourned at 1 p.m. the president of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Injured Miners Condition Satisfactory
On inquiry at the Kurri Kurri District Hospital to-day, it was learned that the condition of the men, who were injured by a fall of coal at…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Premier's Statement South African Coal
With the rejection of the State Government's proposals for the rehabilitation of the coal industry, the proposed bounty of 1/ per ton by the Commonwealth…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Miners' Committee Meeting Called for To-day
The executive of the Northern Miners yesterday decided to convene a meeting of the newly-elected management committee. This has been called for this morning at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fall of Coal at Pelaw-main Four Men Injured
Two miners and two shiftmen were engaged in timbering work in bord 52. No. 5, west section. Pelaw-Main Colliery, at 9.45 a.m. yesterday, when a burst of coal…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Miners' Federation Presses for Inquiry Appeal to Mr. Bruce Sydney
The Miners' Federation is disappointed with the reply Which Mr. S. M. Bruce (Prime Minister), has given to the request of the organisation for an inquiry…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Marine Problems Metalliferous Mining Queensland Investigations Brisbane
Mr. McCormack, the Premier, announced to-day that the Government had determined on an investigation into the possibility of reviving metalliferous…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →To Cut Coal Price? Owners Bid for S.A. Orders Special Freight Rate Tenders Will Close Next
It was stated on good authority in Newcastle to-day that coal owners would tender for the South Australian coal contracts about prices much lower than the 25/- a ton port price—not because they could carry on with reduced profits, but that they…
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