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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1933

2,406 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 52 of 121

Miners' Instruction "Disobeyed by Politicians" Mr. Lang's Statement Thirroul

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 June 1933 · page 7

"An incident occurred in the course of this week which is of particular importance to miners in this electorate," said the Loader of the Opposition (Mr. J. T…

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Magic of Gold and Mist Australia's New Captain

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 3 June 1933 · page 3

FRAMED IN PICTURESQUE SETTING.—St Budeaux hounds moving off for the final meeting of the season st Dousland, on Darlmoor, England. CHANGE OF COMMAND.—Above:…

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Gold and Minerals Scientific Prospecting Report From Fields (Contributed.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 June 1933 · page 11

During recent weeks there has been published in this column a number of minerals indigenous to the State, and a ready means of distinguishing them from…

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Coal Export 45,425 Tons for Week Fair Trade Expected

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 June 1933 · page 6

The quantity of cool, including bunkers, shipped at Newcastle during the week for places beyond the Stale was 45,425 tolls, of which 4935 tons represented overseas…

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Wonthaggi Miners' New Work Plan 10 Days Each Fortnight To-day's Stop-work Meeting "Employ More" Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 3 June 1933 · page 3

At a stop-work meeting to-day of the members of the Miners' Federation employed at Wonthaggi, it was decided…

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Nundah Colliery Reopening Singleton

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 June 1933 · page 3

Work is still in progress at the Nundah Extended Colliery, which recently reopened. Pumping is being continued, but the water is down to…

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Benzole From Coal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 June 1933 · page 6

The large scale extraction of benzole from coal for use as motor fuel, on which, it is reported, the Manchester Corporation Gas Department intend shortly to embark,…

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More Miners But Shorter Hours MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 June 1933 · page 8

In order that additional labour may be employed, and thus lesson the acute position in the town, the Wonthaggl Miners' Lodge, at a stop-work meeting hold on…

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Mine Disaster 40 Killed in Japanese Explosion TOKIO, June 4

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 June 1933 · page 7

Forty miners were killed and 20 severely injured in a gas explosion in a coalmine at Nagasakiken. The passages wire blocked, and efforts to rescue the…

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It Was a Famous Victory Muswellbrook Defeats Aberdeen Portlock Gold Cup Muswellbrook

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 June 1933 · page 4

Early risers on Sunday in Muswellbrook district were greeted with tho pleasing sight of steady rain, and rejoiced. With showers…

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Bulli Poll Miners' Vote Divided Mr. Sweeney Leads Primary Count Complete Mr. Willis Third Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 June 1933 · page 7

The counting of votes in the Bulli by-election, rendered necessary through the death of Mr. A. A. Lysaght, indicate a sweeping victory…

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Set Back for Mr. Willis "But Fight Just Begun," He Says Miners Next Move Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 June 1933 · page 2

The Minors' Central Council and the Industrial Socialisation Group received a severe set-back in tho Bull by-election, and their…

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Work for Dole Scheme Colliery Mechanics' Attitude

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 June 1933 · page 8

While the executive of the Colliery Mechanics' Association does not agree with the attitude of the recent conference of…

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Narbadas Big Coal Cargo 10,429 Tons on Board

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 June 1933 · page 8

The steamer Narbada, which cleared at Newcastle Customs House today for Java, is noted for the big coal cargoes she usually takes from…

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Mine Hold-up at Bulli Bulli

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 June 1933 · page 8

Miners employed at the Bulli Colliery to-day ceased work. About 360 men are affected. At a meeting of the men yesterday…

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Industrial News Greta Mines Visit of Executive

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 June 1933 · page 5

The President of the Northern branch of the Miners' Federation (Mr. T. Hoare), accompanied by the Vice-president (Mr. Kellock), were present yesterday at a…

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Price of Gold London, June 6

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 June 1933 · page 8

Gold was quoted to-day at £6/2/6 an on fine…

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Explosion of Gas Ipswich Miners Burned BRISBANE

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

Alan Penman and Charles McEwan, married men employed at the Aberdare Extended Colliery, Ipswich, were treated this morning for extensive burns to the…

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Coal Point and Kilaben Bay Progress Association Social

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 June 1933 · page 5

A successful coin social in aid of the Progress Association was held at the Coal Point residence of Mr. Woolmer on Saturday night. There was gratifying…

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16,820 Tons of Coal Shipped To-day

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 June 1933 · page 7

The amount of coal shipped from Newcastle to-day was 16,820 tons. This amount included coal cargo and bunkers. The bulk of the coal was…

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