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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1930

2,881 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 145

Unassociated Mines Effort to Restore Production Rank and File Attitude Interest Revived in Mediation Suggestions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 9

The outstanding feature of the coal dispute yesterday was the decision of the conference of the rank and file representatives, held in Newcastle, that no action should be taken to bring about a general stoppage of the…

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Record Card Dozen Races at Moorefield Booth's Hand in Gold Cup Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 6

So numerous were acceptances for the Moorefield races that, in all but one event, divisions had to resorted to, and sportsmen will have a card of a dozen events…

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Coal Trouble (Continued from Page 3) Resumption Conditions Mr Bavin and Mr. Scullin To-day's Argument Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 5

It is understood that the principal point at issue between the Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin) and the Premier (Mr. Bavin) and a section of the…

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Wallarah Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 8

It is expected that work will be resumed at Wallarah Colliery this morning. On this property 400 men are employed, and the township is almost entirely dependent…

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Coal Trouble

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 3

Sir,—As a well-known advocate of law and order in the community, I endorse the action of the Government in providing police protection to life and property…

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Miners' Officials Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 7

Messrs. D. Rees (General President), D. J. Davies (General Secretary), and T. Hoare (President of the Northern District) left Sydney for Melbourne last…

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Wallsend Fears Flooding of Collieries Position of Safety Men

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 8

A mayoral reception at Wallsend on Saturday night did not pass off without a number of references to the mining situation, particularly with regard to the…

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Miners' Federation Election of Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 5

The retiring officer of the Miners Federation (Mr. Halliday) announced to-day that Messrs. Ike Hoare and J. Connell had been re-elected check…

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Miners Before Court on Unlawful Assembly Charges "Open No More" Bavin Stays His Hand Free Labor Mines Waiting for High Court SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 5

The State Government will make no further move to open additional mines until the High Court has given its…

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Miners' Hours Geneva Can't Agree LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 4

The preparatory technical conference in conditions of work in the coal mining industry closed at Geneva yesterday…

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British Coal Cargoes for Australia London, January 18

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 8

Four cargoes of British coal, aggregating 27,000 tons, were sold to Australian buyers during the week…

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Open Mines Mr. Scullin's Suggestion Leaders at Variance Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 7

After discussions with the Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin) in connection with the coal trouble, the Premier of New South Wales (Mr. Bavin) to-day issued the…

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COST £2,000,000 Northern Mine Workers Owners' Estimate Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 5

Wages lost by the coal miners during the 10 months of the, dispute are estimated at more than £2,000,000 by the chairman of the…

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Coal Conference Ends Deadlock on Hours Question Geneva, January 18

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 7

The international coal conference ended owing to the failure to agree upon the hours of work. The employers proposed eight, and the miners seven. The voting…

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Mrs. Lewis Thomas Wife of Former Queensland "Coal King" Picturesque Career Ends

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 6

The death occurred at Ipswich (Queensland) on Thursday of Mrs. Lewis Thomas, wife of the late Hon. Lewis Thomas, M.L.C., who died February 16, 1913…

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Coal Situation (Other references on Page 5) Unassociated Pits Supplies for Newcastle Serious Position

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 4

Newcastle's industries, to a great extent, are depending on the unassociated pits to keep going. Unless enginemen can be prevailed…

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Ended in Deadlock Melbourne Conference Fruitless Mr. Scullin and Mr. Bavin State Cabinet to Meet Again To-day Will More Mines Be Opened? Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 7

Advice was received in Sydney to-night that the conference between the Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin) and the Premier (Mr. Bavin), in reference to the Northern coal situation had ended in a deadlock. Universal regret…

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Miners' Ballots Councillors Elected

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 4

Messrs. I. Hoare and J. Connell were re-elected Check Inspectors by substantial majorities, announced the Returning Officer for the Northern Miners' Federation…

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Resumption Likely Ashtonfields Colliery Conference To-day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 5

It is expected that work will be resumed at Ashtonfields Colliery, scene of a recent mass picketing demonstration, at a early date, as a result of a…

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Firearms Found Miners' Hiding Places

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 5

During the week-end, police engaged on special duty located some pea rifles, ammunition, gelignite, and detonators in a scrub area. Similar discoveries, though…

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