Coal Trouble
Sir,—Much has been said concerning the present condition of the coal industry. It has been pointed out that, if a settlement took place, many to-day…
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Mining & the mines, 1930
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Coal Transport Kearsley Shire Roads Help for Council Mining Companies' Offer
After a lengthy argument and subsequent negotiation between the parties a further adjournment of three weeks was agreed to in the hearing of the case at…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Rothbury Colliery Increasing Output Some Men on "Solid" Work
According to reports, the output at Rothbury Colliery is steadily increasing, but for several days some of the employees have been filling loose coal. The…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Rothbury Mine " Startling Revelations " Davies's Promise Sydney
A hint that "startling revelations" will he likely in the next few days in regard to tho Government's operations at Rothbury was given by the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Doomed to Failure" Miners' President's View No Illusions
The northern miners' leaders (Messrs. Hoare, Kelloek, and McNeill) prophesied that the move would fall…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Increase in Levy Recommendation of Delegates Miners' Convention to Decide
Suggestions for increasing the levy imposed on working members of the Miners' Federation from 12½ per cent. to 20 per cent., were discussed at the conference…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Mine Cage Crashes Twenty-eight Natives Killed Capetown, March 10
While descending the Crown mine to-day, a cage ran away and fell 600 feet. Its 28 native occupants were killed. Swaying violently, the rope wrenched…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Coal Trucks Off Line Blue Mountains Mishap Sydney
Shortly after 10.30 a.m. to-day, six trucks of coal on a train travelling from Lithgow to Sydney left the rails at Springwood, on the Blue Mountains line. Trucks…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Support for Miners Government Relief Withdrawn Increased Levy Likely Possibility of Owners Calling for Labour
The position which has arisen through the decision of representatives of the unions engaged in the coal industry not to agree to a resumption of work, except at pre-stop-page rates and conditions, was discussed at a meeting of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Collieries Renamed
Although some months have elapsed since the change was made, very few are aware of the fact that two of the largest unassociated collieries in the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Coal Trouble
Sir,—Now that the conference called at the instignation of the State Premier, like all previous conferences, has failed to settle the coal dispute, prompt action…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Millfield Colliery Engine-drivers Reinstated
A satisfactory settlement has been arrived at in connection with the engine-drivers' grievance at Millfield Colliery. The men have been idle since October…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Richmond Main Mines
At a meeting of the Richmond Main Miners' Lodge, yesterday, it was decided not to send delegates to any rank and file conferences to be held in Newcastle. The…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Coal Trouble
It was not to be expected that the afternoon would pass without some reference to the coal trouble. Mr. James and Mr. Watkins were there, dissatisfied…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Will Not Resign Government Defeated Coal Mines Bill Opposition Parties Unite (Australian Press Association.) LONDON, March 11
The Government suffered defeat in the House of Commons to-night, when a Conservative amendment deleting the levy on behalf of exports from the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Cessnock Coroner's Inquiries Miners' Federation Rights
The Deputy-Coroner for the coalfields Mr. J. R. Scott,. gave a ruling with regard to those entitled to representation at an inquiry into the death of a miner…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Call for Labour Action by Associated Coal Owners November Agreement Rates Miners' Executive Says the Men Will Not Respond
An important development in connection with the coal stoppage on the Northern coalfields took place yesterday, when the Northern Collieries Association decided to make a call for labour at the whole of the pits involved in the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Rothbury Colliery New Working Place Mr. Booth's Questions Sydney
In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, Mr. Booth asked the Minister for Mines whether it was a fact that a new working place, named Shamrock gig, had…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Given Notice 30 Western Miners Hopper Shortage Lithgow
Thirty mine workers of the Vale of C[?]eydd colliery (western district) have been Given a fortnight's notice of dismissal…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Union Fears Miners' Financial Resources Feeling in Sydney Sydney
The decision of the proprietors, which was anticipated in the "Newcastle Herald" this morning, caused a good deal of concern among trades-union circles…
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