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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1931

2,504 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 46 of 126

New Guinea Gold Exides Supply Light and Power

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 9

Ever since the discovery of the New Guinea goldfields, transportation has been a problem. Although the Bulolo field is only 90 miles from Lao, it takes native…

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More Coal Orders for New Zealand Additional Boats Arriving

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 1

Two New Zealand ships in addition to the four announced at the week-end, are coming to Newcastle for…

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Northern Mines Agreement at Conference Present Rates to Stand Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 4

"The basis of an agreement bus been reached, and it will be submitted to both organisations for confirmation." This brief statement was issued this afternoon by…

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Coal Stealing Two Men Fined

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 6

Coal stealing at Port Waratah late last night led to the appearance of Thomas Burns (60), laborer, and John Cunningham (50), laborer, in…

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Industrial News Stanford-merthyr Colliery Work to be Resumed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 5

Work will be resumed at Stanford Merthyr No. 1 Colliery this morning. Work was discontinued several days ago, owing to a dispute about the employment of a…

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The Never-never Gold (Part 2)

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 8

As the first rays of the scorching sun appeared over the deserted horizon, the exited adventures arose, and, after executing their morning…

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Appeal for Gold. Trinkets and Jewellery Treasurer Explains Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 5

According to a statement, by the Treasurer (Mr. Theodore) in the House of Representatives this afternoon, the Federal Government has…

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New Hopes for Future of Coal Industry Baddeley's Scheme For Coal Board New Life for Coal Baddeley Announces Proposals for Rehabilitation of Industry Solve Many Problems "Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd. Will Go Ahead with by Products Plant at Moscheto Island" Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 1

In asking for leave to introduce a Bill to provide for the constitution of a Coal Industry Board, the Minister for Mines (Mr. Baddeley) said in the Legislative Assembly to-day that he honestly believed that the Bill would go a long way towards removing many of the difficulties experienced in the industry in the past…

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Coal Board Scheme (Continued from page 1) Better Spirit Wanted "Fomenting Class Hatred" Mr. Bavin's Criticism

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 5

The Board, Mr. Bavin contended, would have to do something on the lines of the scheme he had outlined. He agreed with the principle of more…

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Miners Would Accept Wage of Five Pounds Mr. Booth on Miners' Weekly Earnings Coal Bill Debate Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 1

Speaking on the Coal Board Bill, Mr. Booth (Kurri) in denying that big money was earned…

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Eastern Coal Order

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 7

The steamer Narbada is expected in Newcastle next month to load about 9000 tons of coal for Java. The steamer will be to the agency of…

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Coal Control Provision for Board of Three Members Bill Before Assembly Colliery Owners' Profits Limited to 10 Per Cent. SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 8

The Government's plans for the reorganisation of the coalmining industry, as embodied in the Coal Industry Board Bill, were explained to the Legislative Assembly to-day by the Minister for Mines (Mr. J. M. Baddeley)…

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Northern Miners' Agreement Management Committee to Meet Kellock's Statement

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 7

The vice-president of the Northern Miners (Mr. Kellock), on his return to Newcastle to-day, confirmed the statement that a basis of an…

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Mt. Keira Mine Notices for 150 Men WOLLONGONG

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 4

One hundred and fifty miners at the Mt. Keira mine have ,received 14 days' notice of the termination of employment, as the main section of the mine is to be closed…

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Stole Some Coal From Waratah Workless Men Fined

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 8

Because they stole quantities of coal of the value of is at Port Waratah last night, John Webb (36), laborer, and Thomas Thoroughgood (45),…

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Mayoress's Relief Depot Reopened Free Coal for Unemployed

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 7

The mayoress's city relief depot was reopened to-day and clothing was distributed to applicants whoso names wore previously registered…

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Out of Work Miners to Be Voteless Richmond Main Decision

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 8

A special meeting of the Richmond Main Miners' Lodge was held in the Kurri School of Arts yesterday afternoon. The meeting at times was…

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Man's Head Severed by Coal Train Railwayman Killed at East Maitland

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 1

Struck by a coal train between Thornton and East Maitland this afternoon, Albert Alex. McDonald (54), a…

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Police Court Wednesday, May 20. (Before Mr. G. A. Stevenson, S.m.) Stole Coal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 3

"I have done only six weeks work during the past four years. I got the coal near the mangroves," said Thomas Burns. 60, labourer, in entering a plea of "Guilty"…

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Gallery Notes Buying Up Old Jewellery "Not Enough Gold" Minister Prefers Tariffs CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 6

It was expected that when the House of Representatives met this afternoon, on announcement would be made by Mr. Lyons, Leader of the Opposition, relating…

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