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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1930

2,881 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 145

At Cessnock Pickets At One Mine

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 5

In the Cessnock district this morning, picketing was restricted to Abermain No. 2 Colliery, where a number of staff men are working…

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To Cease Work Stockton-Borehole Safety Men Colliery Picketed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 5

Stockton-Borehole Colliery, near Cockle Creek, was picketed yesterday. Plans for the picketing were made at a meeting of the lodge held in the morning. Lodge…

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At Drill 2000 Miners Cessnock Parade Police as Spectators

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 5

Marching and drilling in regular army style, 2000 miners mostly from Aberdare and Aberdare Extended lodges…

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Rothbury Coal Two Trains Leave To-day No Mishaps

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 5

Another trainload of coat was brought to-day to Newcastle from Rothbury. There were 36 trucks on the train,…

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No Recommendations Coal Commission's Report Insufficient Time Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 5

The Prime Minister, Mr. J. H. Scullin, stated to-day that no recommendations in respect of the subject matter of its inquiry had been made by the Royal…

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Miners' Views Mr. Scullin Waiting Offer of Federal Subsidy MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 5

A subject to which attention must again be given by the Federal Cabinet, which is now meeting in Melbourne, is the position on the Northern coalfields of New…

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Coal News (Continued front Page 5) in Dilemma Coalfields Hotelkeepers Police Guests

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 6

From 6 o'clock last night all coal fields hotels came under the black ban. This was one of the decisions of the…

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Relief to Cease Penalty For Mass Picketing Premier Speaks for Cabinet Safety Men Withdraw From More Mines Coalfields Hotels Now Black, Says Rank and File Conference

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 5

In a statement last night calling upon the law-abiding miners on the Northern coalfield to refrain from taking part in mass picketing, the Premier, Mr. T. R. Bavin, declared that the police have been instructed to take all…

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Colliery Mechanics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 7

Members of the Colliery Mechanics' Association are notified that combined meetings will be held as advertised, to-morrow, at West Wallsend. Wallsend,…

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Coal Trouble

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 11

Sir,—In Tuesday's issue of the "Newcastle Morning Herald." "Watchful" attempts to reply to my letter of Saturday last, but I cannot see that he has…

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Miners and Others

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 5

Sir,—In this morning's issue of the "Newcastle Morning Herald" a statement appears regarding the miners bringing about the unfinancial position of the…

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The Miners' Offensive

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 6

In the history of the northern mining field, stormy as it has been, it is doubtful if there has ever been a situation comparable with that existing at…

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The Coal Trouble

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 5

Sir,—I read with pity the letter from "Another Tired Mother." Placed in the same position myself with three small children. I know how she is feeling the…

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Corrimal Mine Idle Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 8

Alleging that an Italian employed at Corrimal Colliery had induced some of his countrymen to accept work at Rothbury, the local miners' lodge this morning…

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Coal Output Big Production Cut

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 7

Only half enough coal for local requirements can be supplied now that the unassociated pits have ceased work, and none will be available for…

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John Darling Mine Resolutions of Lodge

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 7

The John Darling Lodge, at a largely attended meeting, held in the Memorial Hall at Belmont during the morning, carried several resolutions. One of these…

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ON £20 BAIL Arrested Miners Released

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 7

The men who were arrested this morning, following police raids at Kearsley and Ellalong, appeared before the Cessnock Court of Petty…

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Two More Trains Coal From Rothbury

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 7

Two train loads of the coal hewn by volunteer labour were sent from Rothbury to Newcastle, under police escort, yesterday. In each case, it was reported…

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Black Hill Borehole Fire in Mine Huts

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 8

Reference was made by a correspondent, "Government Dole." in the "Newcastle Morning Herald" last week, to the working of day and afternoon shifts…

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Miners' Intentions Fill Enginedrivers' Jobs Unassociated Pits

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 7

It is expected in mine union circles that the Federation will make an early effort to fill the jobs of engine-drivers who were withdrawn to-day from a…

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