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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1930

2,881 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 70 of 145

Cheaper Coal: Cheaper Gas

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 June 1930 · page 4

In consequence of the reduction in the price of coal, the Bendigo Gas Company has decided to revert to the former price of 10/ per 1000 cubic feet. The reduction…

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Cheaper Coal New Zealand Concern

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 June 1930 · page 5

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Tuesday The throat of the Importation of cheap Newcastle coal is alarming the West Coast minors, who…

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Miners' Seniority Aberdare Meeting Heated Exchanges

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 June 1930 · page 5

There were many heated exchanges changes at the combined meeting of the three Aberdare lodges, which sat at Cessnock for four…

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The Sun Stop Press Short of Coal

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 June 1930 · page 1

Short of coal after a terrific [?] wide a storm off the Queensland [?]st the steamer Poonbar put [?] to Newcastle this afternoon to…

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Death in Mine Second Since Resumption Sudden Collapse

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 June 1930 · page 5

The second sudden death in the mines since the general resumption occurred to-day. Edward Richards, 50, of Kearsley,…

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Ingenious Machine "Robot" Coal Sorter English Experiment

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 June 1930 · page 7

Coal-separators are being used in increasing numbers in British pits—there are already a large number in Northumberland—and their total capacity is more than…

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That Free Coal Canberra's Quota Newcastle" waiting

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 June 1930 · page 5

The stack of coal. consisting of 1800 tons, given by the Prime Minister for distribution among the distressed families of Newcastle is gradually…

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Russian Mines Safety Devices and Baths MOSCOW, June 8

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 June 1930 · page 5

This Soviet has allocated more than £9,000,000 for the introduction of better safety devices, ventilation, and hygiene in coalmines…

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MR. McCORMACK Bank Documents Produced Mining Leases Inquiry Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 June 1930 · page 5

When the Royal Commission's inquiry into the Chillagoe and Mungana mining affairs was resumed in Brisbane this morning, counsel for the Crown tendered,…

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Coalcliff Miners Withdrawal From Colliery WOLLONGONG

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 8

At a meeting of the Coalcliff Miners' Lodge, held at Thirroul to-day, it was decided to do everything possible to secure justice in disputes concerning the system…

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Hebburn Collieries Idle

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 9

Hebburn No. 1 and No. 2 Collieries will not be working to-day in consequence of a shortage of trucks. Some trouble is expected on account of the seniority…

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Miners' Inquiry

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 5

Following complaints by a deputation from Weston that the sergeant in-charge had refused to issue food relief, the executive of the Northern…

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Second Remand Miners' Official Charged

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 6

William Nellson, 40 miner, and ex-official of Abermain No. 2 Miners Lodge, or remand appeared before Mr. Stevenson, S.M., at Newcastle…

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Southern Coal Cheaper SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 5

Members of the Southern Colliery Proprietors' Association have reduced the price of southern coal by 3s 3d per ton when supplied at Sydney or…

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Free Coal Local Finn's Gift 700 TONS

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 5

Seven hundred tons of unscreened coal has been donated by a private firm (Gillam and Co., Ltd.) to the Newcastle Hospital and the poor of…

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"Black" Threat Miners and Unassociated Pits Federation Rules

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 8

Unless matters are satisfactorily adjusted in the interim the Northern Miners Federation will take action against several small unassociated pits on the South Maitland field. where it is alleged the management has failed to honor the rules of the…

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North Fears Levy For Southern Miners Proposed Wage Cut

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 8

Some minors in the North express anxiety regarding the developments in the South and West. Firstly, there is a log which the Southern and Western…

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Big Coal Order Open For Tender SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 5

Tenders for the supply of 100,000 tons of small cool for Bunncrong and Pyrmont power stations will he called by the Civic Commissioners…

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To Keep Trade? Victorian Coal Price, Reduced Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 5

A reduction of 3s has been, made in the price of the Wonthaggi State Mine coal for industrial purposes. This brings the price of slack coal to…

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Coal for Victoria First Shipments Since Strike MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 7

The first coal delivered to Melbourne since the coal strike ended was discharged to-day from five vessels. Other vessels will discharge this week. Already 12,000 tons…

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