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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1932

2,446 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 47 of 123

Free Coal for Unemployed 85 Orders Issued

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 May 1932 · page 6

Eighty-five orders for free supplies of coal have been issued by the Wickham Relief Committee to distressed families in the district…

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Inter-union Dispute Causes Uneasiness Early Settlement Is Hoped for Miners and Enginemen

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 May 1932 · page 6

There is uneasiness on the coalfields owing to the breach between the Federated Engine-drivers and Firemen's…

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Wallarah Colliery Idle

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 May 1932 · page 8

Wallarah Colliery was idle to-day. Miners held a pit-top meeting in regard to the refusal of the management to pay water money to a wheeler, and are now on…

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Work at Mines

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 May 1932 · page 7

The three Kurrl mines—Richmond Main. Pelaw Main, and Stanford Main—wero again working to-day…

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Danger Feared Lambton Colliery New Places Ordered

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 May 1932 · page 8

Condition at Lambton Colliery ale regarded as so dangerous that instructions have been issued for new working places to be found for the men…

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Coal for Hamilton Unemployed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 May 1932 · page 6

The question of obtaining a supply of free coal for families in need was mentioned at the meeting of the Hamilton Council last night. Ald. Jenner asked…

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Action Against Bank Coal Firm Claims £17,250 SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 May 1932 · page 9

Before Mr. Justice Halse Rogers in Chambers to-day, mention was made of the claim for £17,250 damages which The Wallerawang Collieries. Ltd., has made…

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Backyard Mine

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 8

Creswick (Victoria) now has a backyard mine. Behind Mr. W. Oswin's garage. In Albert-street, two young men are sinking a shaft on contract. When the…

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Mines Subsidence Premiums

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 8

In all cases where persons are out of work and unable topay their mines' subsidence insurance premiums an extension of time for…

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Mines Subsidence Payments

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 8

Mr. Hugh Connell. M.L.A., has received the following from the Minister for Mines—"In reply to your question recently in the Assembly in regard to the Mines…

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Mine Inspections Aberdare Extended

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 5

The District and the Lodge Cheek inspectors, Messrs. Jas. Counell and W. Smith, made an examination of Aberdare Extended Colliery on May 10, 11, 13, 16,…

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May Reopen Occidental Mine at Cobar COBAR

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 11

There is a possibility of operations being resumed at the Occidental goldmine which has been idle for several years. It is understood that the work of…

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Coal Industry Mr. James in Defence Oil Extraction Advocated

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 17

Mr. R. James, members for Hunter made a forceful speech in the House of representatives on the Loan (Unemployment Relief Works) Bill…

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Naval Coal Further Issue at Newcastle Distribution to Needy Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 8

Mr. D. Watkins, M.H.R., has received the following letter from the Minister for Defence (Senator Sir George Pearce— "In further reference to a telegram…

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Sound Gold Standard Britain's Return Inevitable Westminster Bank Opinion London, May 18

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 9

The Westminster Bank Review, discussing the world's financial problems, says: "Our return to the gold standard sooner or later is morally certain, but only on…

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Wallarah Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 May 1932 · page 9

Wallarah Miners' Lodge at a meeting on Friday morning, acting on the advice tendered by Mr. Hoare, decided to resume work on Monday…

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Enginedrivers and Mines Unions at Variance Over Transfers

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 21 May 1932 · page 3

According to an official of Cessnock branch of the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association to-day, a fight…

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Mining Share Boom Adelaide Stock Exchange ADELAIDE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 May 1932 · page 8

The news of an important development at the Great Boulder mine, and anticipations of all increased dividend made a boom demand in gold-mining shares on the…

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Gold and Minerals Development of the North Reports From Fields

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 May 1932 · page 13

As far as the natural resources of the great unpeopled North of Australia are concerned, and the [?]gent necessity of their immediate exploitation, many people…

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Metropolitan Colliery Wollongong

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 May 1932 · page 6

The Metropolitan Colliery has worked every day for the coming pay. The quarterly cavil mine was drawn on Thursday…

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