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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1932

2,446 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 24 of 123

Gold Hoard. Exhausted Old Gold Next Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 March 1932 · page 7

A slump in the trade of sovereigns points to the fact that Australia has been practically cleaned out of…

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Mines' Act Breach MUSWELLBROOK

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 March 1932 · page 9

At the Muswellbrook Police Court, before Mr. Balmain, relieving P.M., heavy fines were imposed on Herry Maurice Moore, charged with…

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Industrial News Northern Miners Disputes Adjusted

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1932 · page 6

The Vice-president of the Northern Miners' Federation (Mr. J. Kellock) said yesterday that during his tour of the North and North-west he visited the…

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John Darling Miners All at Work

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 March 1932 · page 7

The men who refused to obey the order of the Central Council to present themselves for work yesterday morning at John Darling were as…

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Levy to Be Doubled Colliery Mechanics' Decision Economy Plans

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 March 1932 · page 7

From March 6 in the southern State district, and March l3 in the northern and western districts, the levy imposed on all…

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Oil From Coal Objective of Research MR. A. G. Lyon's Emphasis

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1932 · page 4

Referring yesterday to the statements that have appeared in the Press in connection with the attitude of the Commonwealth Government towards assistance…

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Mining Leader's Death Mr. Robert Harle's Funeral Large Attendance

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 March 1932 · page 7

The late Mr. Robert Harle, who died at his home at New Lambton last night, was one of the leaders of the coal industry of Australia…

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MR. R. A. HARLE Death at New Lambton Leader in Coal Industry

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1932 · page 4

Mr. Robert Alfred Harle, Managing Director of Hebburn, Ltd., died early last night, at his residence, "Davington," Russell-road, New Lambton. Mr. Harle, who…

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Stockton-borehole Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 6

The Secretary of the Stockton-Borehole Miners' Lodge (Mr. W. Simpson) stated yesterday that the lodge, at its meeting on February 25, approved of a resolution…

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Cessnock Municipal Council Subsidence at Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 7

The Mayor of Cessnock (Ald. J. Shakespeare), presided at a meeting of the Municipal Council last night, when there were also present, Ald. J. Brown, C…

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Collie Dispute Newcastle Benefits Two Coal Shipments

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 4

Trade has been diverted to Newcastle as the result of the dispute at the Collie Mines, West Australia. Though advice of a resumption of work at Collie was…

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State Session the Assembly Coal Industry Bill Vital Changes Wide Powers for Coal Board SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 6

Important amendments were made to the Coal Industry Bill in the Legislative Assembly to-day, when discussion of the measure was resumed in…

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Industrial News John Darling Mine All Men Resume Work

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 6

The President of the Northern Miners' Federation, Mr. T. Hoare, questioned yesterday about the decision of the executive relative to the John Darling and…

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Huge Amount Gold Hoarded in India LONDON, February 29

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 3

Sir Samuel Hoare told a questioner in the House of Commons that the estimated hoarded gold in India was worth between £500,000,000 and £700,000,000…

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Proposed Shipment of Gold Reserve Dangerous Risk Says Economist Australia Must Look Beyond the Present Gold May Fall London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 1

"While it may very well help Australia to surmount her present difficulties" said Sir William Layton,…

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Miners Upheld John Darling and Elrington Mechanics' Board No Support for Seamen

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 7

The Executive of the Federated Mining Mechanics' Association reported to the adjourned meeting of the Delegates Board on Sunday on the dispute between the…

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Rise in Sterling Gold Buyers Reduce Price LONDON, February 29

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 3

With the rise in the sterling, it is announced that buyers of sovereigns are reducing offers to 27/. A new development is that the Strand…

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Poisonous Fumes From Mine Subsidences Stated to Be the Cause "Bad for Children"

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 8

Gases arising from figures in subsidences above Hill End colliery near Cessnock were described at last night's meeting of the council as…

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Mining Mechanics Adjourned Delegate Meeting Economy and Increased Levy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 7

The adjourned meeting of the Delegate Board of the Federated Mining Mechanics' Association of Australia was held on Sunday at West Maitland, Mr. T. G…

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Gold Reserve Mr. Scullin Urges Sale "Ease Burden Overseas" Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 5

In view of the present high price of gold, the Lender of the Opposition (Mr. J. H. Scullin) suggested to-day that Australian's gold reserves held by the…

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