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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1930

2,881 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 13 of 145

Action Wanted A.L.P. Coal Conference Mr. Scullin Attacked Mr. Lang Says "Seize Mines" SYDNEY

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

What practically amounts to a vote of censure on the Federal Labour Government was carried at an important conference conference by the A.L.P…

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Price of Gold. London, January 21

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

Gold is quoted at 84/11 per ounce, fine, a drop of 3-8d on the day…

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"Face the Facts" Premier's Appeal to Miners SYDNEY

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

Asked for his views upon the High Court decision, the Premier, Mr. Bavin said— "The judgment supports the opinion…

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SUMMONSES 100 More Issued Against Miners Unlawful Assembly Charge

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 7

A sensation was caused in mining circles to-day by the issue of 100 summonses against Kurri, Weston, and…

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May Go to Gaol Miners Who Were Fined Counsel's Hint

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 7

A hint that men convicted in connection with the Rothbury disturbances may elect to go to gaol instead of paying fines, was given at…

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At Crossroads Miners' Future Action "All Out Policy" Moderates Desire Settlement

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 7

The northern miners are again at the crossroads. Militants want a general strike in the industry, but the…

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Another Election? On the Coal Issue National "Suggestion" Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 7

The feeling is growing in National circles, that the present is an opportune time for an appeal to the electors…

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Miners' Claims Hearing By Judge Beeby Owners' Objection Is Dispute Interstate? MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 8

Judge Beeby commenced the hearing in the Arbitration Court this afternoon on the dispute which has arisen following upon the service of the new log of wages…

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"Bad in Law" Interim Coal Award Void High Court Decision Dissenting Judgment by Sir Isaac Isaacs

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 7

The High Court announced its decision in Melbourne yesterday that the Arbitration Court had no jurisdiction to make an award in the coal case, and that Judge Beeby's interim award was bad in law, and was null and void…

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Case for the Miners Mr. Baddeley On The Wireless "Government Broken the Law" "Coalowners Should Have Appealed to Tribunal" SYDNEY

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

In a broadcast address from 2GB Station to-night, Mr. J. M. Baddeley, Deputy-Leader of the State Labour Party, replied to the statements made by Mr. Bavin (Premier) in his wireless address last week, concerning…

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Beeby Again Makes Interim Award for Miners on Old Rates . ,[ Position Is "As You Were" Judge Declares Interstate Dispute Exists Objection by Owners considering 'Another Appeal to High Court. Mcdonald Seeks Legal Advice Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 7

On the application of the Miners' Federation for a new award, Judge Beeby, in the Federal Arbitration Court, to-day, found that an interstate dispute existed and made an interim award on the old rates and conditions. The legal position in the coal dispute is back to where it was before Judge Beeby's…

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Teralba Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 9

A combined meeting of the Pacific and Northern Extended miner was held in Bedford's hall. Mr. Heydon junior, presiding. The minutes of the rank and file…

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Coal Trouble

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 5

Sir,—As one who lived among miners in Branxton district, I found them to be very law-abiding citizens, but everyone knows that the mining communities of…

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Coal Commission

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 10

Members of the Coat Commission will visit Cessnock on Saturday afternoon. They will confer with local doctors on the application of the Workers' Compensation Act…

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Aberdare Extended Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 10

Aberdare Extended Miners' Lodge adopted a resolution yesterday afternoon, expressing appreciation of the legal aid provided by the International Class War…

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Fall of Coal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 11

Syd. Wilkie (49), miner, of Richardson-street, Wallsend, sustained a compound fracture of the left foot, and lacerations to the fingers of the left hand, when…

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Miners' A.l.p. Representative

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 8

Mr. L. Halliday, Returning-officer for the northern miners, stated yesterday that the counting of the ballot for a representative on the A.L.P. Executive had been…

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Miners A.L.P- Representative

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 7

Mr. W, Nellson, of Abermain No. 2 lodge, has been elected by the Miners' Federation to represent the northern district on the A.L.F…

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Coal Commission Visit to Cessnock

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 7

Members of, the Coal Commission will visit Cessnock to-morrow afternoon for the purpose of conferring with local doctors regarding the…

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77 MORE Summonses Against Miners Ashtonfields March

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 7

Seventy-seven summonses will be issued from West Maitland court, charging miners with having taken part in an unlawful assembly…

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