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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1930

2,881 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 36 of 145

Gold Mining Leases A.L.P. Committee Chosen. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 7

The following committee has been appointed by the A.L.P. Executive to inquire into the allegations made against the Federal Treasurer (Mr. E.G…

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Relief for Miners

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 5

Appeals from miners and other associations on behalf of the miners will be dealt with by the Newcastle Operative Bakers' Union to-morrow…

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Colliery Mechanics Cavilled-out Members

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 5

The position of the members of their union who have been cavilled out from Central and South Aberdare was placed before members of the'…

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Northern Miners "Eyes on Convention"

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 5

"The eyes of all members of the Federation are on the annual convention which opened to-day in Sydney," said the-northern miners' secretary…

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Varied Applicants Many Others Than Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 5

The announcement of the Chairman of the Northern Colleries' Association (Mr. McDonald) that the response had been extremely satisfactory was supported by…

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Rope Breaks Wallsend-Borehole Mine Idle

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 5

For the third time in a few months employees of Wallsend-Borehole Colliery, who now number between 60 and 70, including 21 pairs of miners, were…

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Australia's Gold Exports LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 1

The "Financial News" says: "Australia's gold exports, coupled with a discriminating restriction of imports, should go far to ease the exchange…

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Gold Exports Policy Commended London, March 17

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 5

The "Financial News" in a leading article on the Australian exchange position, expresses the opinion that the Australian authorities very wisely are doing all in…

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No Decision Proposed Miners' Levy Victorian Unions Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 5

Victorian unions affiliated with the Australasian Council of Trade Unions have not yet reached decisions in regard to the levy for coal miners…

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In Two Camps Miners' Convention Opens Vital Debate Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 5

Delegates from all parts of New South. Wales and other States assembled to-day for the annual convention of the Miners' Federation…

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Trouble Ahead Coal Bill in Commons Government Worried. London, March 17

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 5

There is an anxious week before the Government in the Mouse of Commons. The Committee stage of the Coal Mines Bill concludes on Thursday, which will…

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Owners' Review Applications for Mines Meeting To-morrow Classifying the Names SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 5

No developments in connection with the northern coal trouble are likely until Wednesday, when a special meeting of the Northern Collieries'…

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Owners Say that 400 Applications Have Been Received for One Pit Alone Reopening Date Coal Owners to Decide To-morrow McDONALD'S STATMENT Possibility That Work Will Start Within 10 Days SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 5

A meeting of the Northern Collieries' Association to-morrow afternoon will decide whether to open all the collieries or some of them, with the labor which has offered in response to the call for workers. If a decision is reached, the work of preparation will begin at once, but it will be about 10 days before the mines can be got going…

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Coal Trouble

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 March 1930 · page 5

Sir,—I, as a mining student, have been interested in the controversy between Mr. May and Mr. Jas. Council (District Check Inspector). Being one of the working…

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In Suspense Resumption at Mines Miners' Convention Both Sides Await Issue SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 March 1930 · page 7

No further developments in the coal situation occurred as the result of the opening session of the Third Annual Convention of the Miners' Federation to-day…

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Colliery Mechanics Delegate Board Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 March 1930 · page 7

A special meeting of the Delegate Board of the Colliery Mechanics' Association was held at West Maitland yesterday. Mr. T. C. Moran presided, and…

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Miners' Relief Women's A.L.P. Committee

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 March 1930 · page 5

The A.L.P. Women's Relief Committee which has been operating in Sydney on behalf of the miners, is now to devote its attentions solely to the…

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Early Decision Miners' Convention Fight Issue Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 March 1930 · page 5

Although the convention of the Miners' Federation may last a week it is expected that a decision concerning the conduct of the dispute in the…

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Coal Losses Stealing From Waggons Two Fined

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 March 1930 · page 5

Mr. R. W. Miller, owner of the unassociated collieries on the South Maitland coalfield, from which coal is being transported by…

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"Don't Apply" Advice to Electricians Union Decision "Stand With Miners"

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 March 1930 · page 5

The Electrical Trades Union has decided to stand by the miners, and has issued instructions that colliery electricians must not…

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