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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1930

2,881 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 25 of 145

John Darling Miners Convicted on Illegal Assembly Charges Meet on Sunday Stockton Council s Way Novel Seasons

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 February 1930 · page 6

Stockton Council some time ago stopped Sunday tennis on public courts. Last night the council decided…

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Court Dismisses Charges Against Both Baddeley and James Greatest Loss Present Coal Dispute Strike Records Reply to Mr. Weaver

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 February 1930 · page 5

A claim that the coalowners had caused a greater loss of work days and earnings to the miners during the past 12 months than…

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Balmain Mine Explanation To Miners Meeting at Cessnock

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 9

Officials of the craft unions and Miners' Federation staged a debate in the Strand Theatre at Cessnock yesterday on the working of the Balmain Colliery. There…

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The Rothbury Mine

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 6

Now that the unassociated mines are again in full swing surely the Government will reconsider the question of closing down the Rothbury…

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Federal Territory Mining

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 6

A Canberra message states that a mining ordinance has been passed by the Governor-General, permitting prospecting in the Federal Capital Territory. Miner's…

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Mr. Hughes and Coal Mr. James's Statement

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 10

Mr. R. James, M.H.R., in a statement yesterday, referred to a letter in the "Newcastle Morning Herald" on Monday by Mr. N. C. Elliott, commenting upon…

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"Save Millions" Oil From Coal Mr. Goninan's View

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 6

The establishment of coal research stations in Newcastle was advocated by the president of the Newcastle Nationalist Association (Mr. Goninan) at…

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CONVICTED John Darling Miners One Man Acquitted Unlawful Assembly Charges

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 8

At the Newcastle Police Court yesterday, Mr. J. B. Gibson, S.M., convicted 28 miners on charges of having knowingly continued in an unlawful assembly near…

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Economic Crisis Australia's Lesson Manufacturer's View Coal Research Stations

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 7

Describing the economic crisis facing Australia as one of the greatest and most blessed lessons a nation could receive on the necessity of putting its house in order,…

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Ashtonfields' Scenes Police Protect Threatened Men Near Mine Unlawful Assembly Charges "Main Body Excited and Hostile to Police"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 February 1930 · page 8

A vivid picture of conditions near Ashtonfields Colliery on January 10 was presented by police witnesses in relation to 73 charges of unlawful assembly, evidence as to which was continued before Mr. D. W. Reed, S.M., in…

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Coal Supplies Associated Mines Slack Awaiting Lower Price

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 8

Since the large collieries in the Northern district closed down, just 12 months ago, the unassociated properties have been reaping a harvest. This, however, seems…

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To Visit Africa Under-Secretary for Mines Coal Handling Methods Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 8

During the time for asking questions in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, Mr. J. T. Lang inquired of the Minister for Mines if it were a fact that the…

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Coal Trouble

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 7

Sir,—A statement issued by Mr. Weaver regarding the coal tragedy in the Northern district of New South Wales, makes interesting reading, but when analysed, we find…

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A.w.u. Support Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 10

At a meeting of the executive of the Railway Workers' Industry Branch of the A.W.U., it was decided to withdraw the timber-workers and coalminers' coupons…

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Balmain Mine Officials In Newcastle Statement for Company

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 8

The dispute between the Miners' Federation and the Federated Engine-drivers and Firemen relative to employment at the Balmain colliery has to some extent…

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CRUSHED Run Over By Coal Waggon Miner's Death

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 7

John Indman, 38, a married man with 2 children, residing at Northcote-street, Kurri, was killed…

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Damage to Road Coal Traffic Continues Shire Council's Dilemma

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 10

In a report to the council yesterday, the Engineer of Kearsley Shire (Mr. J. Shine) stated that in spite of the council's prohibition of the use of the roads by coal…

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At Full Pressure Millfield-Greta Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1930 · page 9

It was rumoured at Cessnock yesterday that Millfield-Greta colliery would be held up, consequent upon a refusal of the associated collieries to make coal hoppers…

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Rosedale Mine Resumes Singleton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1930 · page 9

After several years' idleness, the workings of Rosedale colliery have been put in order, and the colliery is once again the scene of mulch activity. Already over…

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No General Strike West Miners Emphatic LITHGOW

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 22 February 1930 · page 3

Western district miners have voted solidly in a secret ballot against the all-out policy for miners…

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