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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1930

2,881 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 12 of 145

Mount Isa Mines Plant From Newcastle

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

Messrs. Morison and Bearby, Limited, are busy with the manufacture of a large metallurgical plant for the Mount Isa Mines, Limited. The plant is of the latest…

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Rothbury Coal Union Attitude Question of Use

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

The conference of representatives of unions which might be effected by the handling of Rothbury coal, such as electricians and crane employees, is to be…

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Engine-men Meet Friction With Miners Withdrawals Endorsed

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

The position which has arisen concerning unassociated collieries from which members of the Federated Engine-drivers and Firemen's Association were…

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Went Over Bridge Coal Lorry Driver Fined

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 6

Because he drove a motor lorry, the weight of which exceeded Keursley Shire Council's restrictions, over Deep Creek bridge on December 11…

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"To Issue Summons" Counsel's Bombshell in Court Miners' Cases Threat Alleged Against Defendant

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 5

There was a sensational incident during the hearing of charges against miners in connection with the Rothbury disturbances at West Maitland court to-day. Mr. Clancy, who appeared for the defence, threw a…

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Work the Pumps! Miners to F.E.D.F.A. Men Wallsend Offer

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 5

At a further meeting of the rank and file, which was hold behind closed doors at Wallsend this morning, a statement of Mr. H. Sutherland, that…

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Dazzling Pageant for Naval Conference Opening Ceremony in Lords Royal Gallery a Glitter of Gold World Broadcast Arranged King Will Speak from the Throne LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 1

The official opening of the Five Power Naval Conference by the King in the Royal Gallery of the House of Lords to-morrow morning will be a dazzling all-gold pageant…

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Coal Trouble

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 5

Sir,—The advice tendered free to the miners' executive by the Press on how to conduct the struggle against the attacks of the Nationalist party on the…

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Aberdare Miners' Lodge

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 8

A general meeting of the Aberdare Miners' Lodge will be held this afternoon in Hampton's Hall, to consider the report of the rank and file conference on…

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Resumption Effort Ashtonfields Colliery Hopes for Adjustment

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 8

Efforts to reach an agreement to permit a resumption of operations at Ashtonfields Colliery were unsuccessful yesterday, but it is hoped that difficulties in the way…

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Rothbury Coal 1982 Tons Hauled

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 5

About 320 tons of coal arrived at Port Waratah marshalling yards from Rothbury at 10 a.m. to-day. Thirly- four trucks were on the train…

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"Not a Soft Job" Premier Reviews Difficulties Position in Coal Industry Appeal to Miners to "Face the Realities" SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 9

In an address at Roseville to-night, the Premier, Mr. T. R. Bavin, said that while the electors had given him a position of great honour—one of which he was very proud—they had not given him what could be called a…

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Millfield-greta Coal at Grass Moved

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 8

During the Christmas holidays Mr. Miller, owner of Millfield-Greta Colliery, wanted permission to lift by motor lorry some coal which was lying at grass,…

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Picketing Hint Unassociated Mines Effect of Stoppage Enginemen's Position

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 8

"Don't take any notice of it. There in no cause for alarm," said an executive officer of the B.H.P. Steel Works yesterday, in response to an inquiry concerning…

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Before Beeby Log Claims By Miners Owners' Contention Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 5

The upholding by the High Court to-day of the mine-owners' appeal against the Interim award of Judge Beeby, added to the Interest' In the proceedings this afternoon, before Judge Beeby, in the…

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400 JOBS "First Batch in March" Lysaght's Works "Depends on Coal Dispute"

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 5

Jobs for about 400- additional employees, will be available at Lysaght's Newcastle works this year…

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Coal Man Killed Fell From Office Window 50 Feet Drop Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 8

Having been missed from his office for about two hours, the secretary of the Vale of Glwydd Coal and Brick Company, Ernest Alfred…

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Aberdare Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 9

A general meeting of Aberdare Miners' Lodge was held yesterday afternoon. The whole of the recommendations of the Newcastle conference were adopted. The…

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Coal Trouble

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 10

Sir.—Is it courage, vanity, or self-interest that prompts a man to cause his name to appear in print? Judging from after events, I wonder how many…

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Charlestown Lecture on Mine Gases

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 3

Mr. V. B. Collins, Inspector of Collieries, gave a very interesting and instructive lecture to an audience of about 60 men in the Literary Institute…

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