Search for Gold Reef
An extensive search for what is known as the "Lassetter gold reef," in the heart of Central Australia, is to be undertaken this week, when a party of experts will…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1931
2,504 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 83 of 126
Problem of Extending Coal Uses Hint From London London
"Although the Australian Tariff Board is inquiring into the imposition of a duty on oil fuel imported into Australia, in order to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Loss of £987 Excelsior Collieries
A loss of £987 is reported by the Excelsior Collieries' and Coke Works, Ltd., for the year ended June 30, against a profit of £18,288 in the previous year…
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Another view of the tangled wreckage which once was portion of the coal chutes…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Big Pelaw Main Colliery Fire
A general view of the destruction caused in last night's fire at pelaw Main Colliery. (See other pictures on Page 5.)…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Miners' Federation
Sir,—Having been a member of the Miners' Federation for the past 23 years, and having been out of work (cavilled out), along with many others, I have now…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Action Upheld Aberdare Central Mine
The committee of Aberdare Central Miners' Lodge has dealt with the recent report of the condition of the colliery by Check Inspector J. Connell…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mr. Watkins and the Miners
Sir,—In reply to the letter by Mr. D. Watkins, who refers to me as an old friend, I have known him since 1883, and in dealing with the subject matter…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Miners' Secretary First Figures Available SYDNEY
The General Returning Officer (Mr. J. M. Walker) to-day supplied the following progress return on primary votes, as taken from the scrutineers' returns which are…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Industrial News John Darling Mine Classification Inquiry
An application by the Federated Mining Mechanics' Association arising out of dispute at John Darling Colliery, concerning the classification of H. Young, was…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Pelaw Main Pit Top Is Now a Shambles Reconstruction A Long Job 350 Affected Company and Miners Likely to Discuss Miners' Position Police Inquiries Believed Cause of Outbreak Was Purely Accidental
With its pit top machinery a mass of tangled and water-rusted wreckage, the famous Pelaw Main Colliery, at Kurri, will be paralysed for coal production for many months, as a result of last night's disastrous…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Miners' Phthisis
When the withdrawal of several phthisis allowances was being criticised in the Victorian Legislative Assembly last week, the Chief Secretary, quoted 10 instances…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Gold Nugget Found
Mr. T. Brooks, a visitor to Cangai, near Grafton, had been prospecting in the district for a short time, when he found a nugget of gold, about two inches long and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →May Reopen Stockrington Mine Parties to Confer
Negotiations have been opened with a view to operating Stockrington Colliery, which has been idle for several years, following a dispute between the late Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Colliery Engineer's Dismissal Reinstatement Sought From Committee Power-house Employee
Application was made by the Amalgamated Society of Engineers to the Engineers (State) Conciliation Committee at…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Pelaw Main Miners' Position Appeal for Work on Kurri Road Ministerial Reply Sydney
"In view of the disastrous are at the Pelaw Main Colliery, by which 500 men had been thrown out of employment," said Mr. Booth (Lab, Kurri)…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Mungana Mines McCormack's Interest Charges by Crown Counsel's Address to Jury BRISBANE
The hearing of the Mungana ease was continued to-day before the Chief Justice (Sir James Blair). The whole of the day was occupied by Mr. A. D. McGill (for…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →General Support For New Coal Mines Regulation Bill in Assembly Will Come When Rank and File Hear Scheme Full Cabinet Will Hear Plans To-day Proposals Still a Secret Test Due To-morrow London
The first stage of the formulation of the Government's economy plans was completed to-day, when, after…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Gold Find Geologist's Examination No Rush Warranted Irregular Tendency of Reef SYDNEY
The Minister for Mines (Mr. J. M. Baddeley) has received a report on the recent gold discovery at Craven Creek. This discovery has been investigated by…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Experience Shows New Coal Bill to Be Necessary," Says Minister Second Reading Speech Limiting Scope of Managers What Bill Says Sydney
In his second reading speech on the Coal Mines Reputation Amendment Bill, the Minister for Mines (Mr. Baddeley) said it would be…
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