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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1932

2,446 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 62 of 123

Coal Charges Substantial Reduction Till September 30 Freight and Crane Fees SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 July 1932 · page 9

To assist in the rehabilitation of the coalmining industry, and in response to representations made by the coalowners and representatives of the…

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Federal Government Help is Likely to Be Given Restore Coal Subsidy? Government Help Is Likely Canberra Report Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 July 1932 · page 7

Co-operative action between the Stevens Government and the Federal Government is expected to…

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Coal Concession

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 July 1932 · page 4

Union circles yesterday were more or less enthusiastic concerning the Government's concession regarding coal freight charges. The Secretary of the Newcastle…

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For Distressed Miners London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 9 July 1932 · page 7

In the cause of charity the historic garden of the Prime Minister's official residence (Chequers) will be thrown open to the public next week…

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South Coast Mines Wollongong

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 July 1932 · page 4

Miners' pay to-day differed very little from the average of late. Wongawilli colliery has paid off a greater portion of men again, but it is understood that they…

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First Aid on Coal Train Prompt Action

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 9 July 1932 · page 7

Prompt action by an engine-driver in rendering first-aid probably saved the life of his mate, Jack King, 38, of Bulwar-street,…

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Chamber of Commerce Coal Shipment Charge for Haulage

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 July 1932 · page 12

A meeting of the council of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday in the clamber rooms, the President (Mr. W. E. Alexander) being in…

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Four Mines Full Time Big Improvement in Figures Good Fortnight

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 9 July 1932 · page 1

Four mines worked full time during the past fortnight, and five others missed by one day…

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Gold and Minerals Confidence and Conduct Reports From Fields (Contributed.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 July 1932 · page 5

The recent very laudable appeal to the general public to spend more and give more employment cannot fail to have other than a good effect, if it does…

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Building Up Coal Reserves Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 11 July 1932 · page 7

The Transport Department is hastily rebuilding coal reserves which, for some reason not yet disclosed, were reduced to a very low level last…

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More Gold Queensland's Bigger Yield BRISBANE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 July 1932 · page 8

The Queensland gold yield continues to show a great improvement. For the six months ended on June 30, the yield was 5404 fine ounces, valued at…

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Aid Distressed Miners Party at Downing-street LONDON, July 8

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 July 1932 · page 8

The Prime Minister is lending the garden of No. 10 Downing-street next Thursday for an entertainment which Mrs. Baldwin and Miss MacDonald are helping to…

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Several Killed Belgian Miners Riot Panic Caused in Cinema Brussel's, July 9

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 July 1932 · page 7

Several persons were killed, and many injured in a Communist riot at Charleroi, following a coalminers' strike, which developed into a revolutionary tendency…

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Abermain Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1932 · page 9

A conference held yesterday at Abermain No. 1 colliery, in reference to minor difficulties in connection with seniority, resulted in a satisfactory settlement being…

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Coal Reserve Stocks

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1932 · page 6

It is understood that the Transport Commission contemplated purchasing a considerable quantity of coal in order to build up the reserve stocks which were…

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Mining Disputes

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 12 July 1932 · page 5

Although no agreement has been reached between Wallsend lodge and the management of the pit, the pit was again working to-day. The…

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Industrial News Wallsend Colliery "Water Money" Dispute

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1932 · page 9

After nearly six weeks' continuous idleness arising from a protest against what was regarded as an attempted infringement of a principle of their conditions, the…

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N.Z. MINERS Compromise Agreement Wellington (N.z.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1932 · page 7

By a majority of four to one, the Northern miners decided to accept the compromise agreement reached at a conference, under the chairmanship of the…

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State Mine to Close 750 Employees Are Affected Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 12 July 1932 · page 1

The Government has decided to close down the State coal mine at Lithgow. The number of…

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Gold Expedition Central Australia Leaving Thursday Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1932 · page 8

After a meeting of all the members of the Chapman gold expedition to-day, it was decided to set out for Central Australia at 11 o'clock on Thursday morning…

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