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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1933

2,406 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 37 of 121

Free Coal for Unemployed Council to Assist

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 April 1933 · page 3

An appeal to Waratah Council for assistance in procuring free coal for the winter was made by a deputation from…

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Helping Workless Miners Disappointment in the North What of Baerami?

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 April 1933 · page 5

While the miners in the north are pleased that the Government intends to investigate thoroughly the Newnes shale oil project,…

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To Help Miners Plans of Government Money Earmarked Shale Oil Investigation SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 April 1933 · page 7

It was announced to-day by the Premier (Mr. B. S. Stevens) that the Government is considering plans for the rehabilitation of the coalfields and the…

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White Gold (Published by Arrangement with Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, London and Melbourne.) CHAPTER XV.—(Continued.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 April 1933 · page 10

"Good Lor' no!" Ferrers perjured himself with a laugh. "Just put the er—nonsence—forgive me! It's really the only word you know. Put the nonsense…

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Mine Fatality at Gunnedah Coal Fall Crushed Deputy Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 8

[?] a heavy fall of coal occurred in others had a narrow escape when the Black Jack Colliery, at…

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'Back to Gulgong' Week Old Gold Mining Town

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 6

And yet another "back-to" week—this time Gulgong. Once an old sold mining town, Gulgong at its height boasted a…

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Unemployed Scottish Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 6

In the House of Commons, the Under-Secretary for Scotland (Mr. Skelton) stated recently that in the latter part of last year the Secretary of State for…

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Work at Mines

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 9

Richmond Main Colliery was again idle to-day, while Pelaw Main and Stanford Main No. 1 were both working…

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Price of Gold London, April 19

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 7

The price of gold was quoted to-day at £6/0/2 per ounce fine…

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Big Gold Purchase London, April 19

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 7

The Bank of England bought £4,468,000 worth of gold from Australia, India and South Africa yesterday. This is the largest purchase ever made in a single day…

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Seniority of Youths in Mines Mechanics Are to Decide

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 1

A meeting of the Kurri district lodges of the Federated Mining Mechanics' Association has been called for to-night to discuss seniority…

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Coal Freight From West Reduction Move at Lithgow Citizens Organise Lithgow

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 9

The "Advance Lithgow" Association has called a special meeting of citizens to make further representations to the Government for relief for…

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WHat People Think Plan to Help Miners—Revival of Industry— Unjust Laws, Beer Dispute Beer Dispute

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 6

"Punchine[?] (Hamilton) writes.— If as was hinted in "The Newcastle Sun" last night, Trades Hall officials decide to drop the beer…

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U.S.A. Goes Off Gold "Attack on Deflation" New Price Levels Washington

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 1

The Secretary of the Treasury (Mr. Woodin) stated to-day that the action of the…

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White Gold (Published by Arrangement with Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, London and Melbourne.) CHAPTER XVI.—(Continued.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 11

With the sun declining they resumed their way. Occasionaly they passed villages, the inhabitants of which flocked out to see them pass, as in London men…

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World Credit Salvation America Goes Off Gold (Continued from page 1) Main Subject with Macdonald Canada's Wishes Ottawa

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 8

"What are we going to do to-day, to save the world situation?" That is the question Mr. Ramsay Macdonald will face when…

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Japanese Advance In China Worries Britain Looks Like Threats to Peking Chinese Defence Crumples British Mine Interests Already Affected Ruse to Embarrass the West? London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 8

Great anxiety is felt in Great Britain concerning possible developments in the Far East. The Japanese forces are steadily advancing towards Tientsin…

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Riverina Collieries Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 3

Registration was made to-day of Riverina Collieries, Limited. The nominal capital is £100,000 in £1 shares, and the objects are to acquire the whole or any…

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Western Miners Further Relief Sought Problem of Coal Freight Lithgow

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 10

A fresh move to ask the Government for further relief in the western coalfields is in progress. The Advance Lithgow Association has called a special…

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British Coal Trade

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 8

Speaking at the 44th meeting of the Bolsover Colliery Co., Ltd., held at Sheffield. Sir Cecil A. Cochrane expressed the opinion that, having regard to the fact…

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