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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1933

2,406 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 53 of 121

American Bill Signed Officially Off Gold Standard WASHINGTON, June 5

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

President Roosevelt signed to-day a joint Congressional measure abrogating the gold clause in Government and private obligations, thus officially putting the nation off…

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"Must Sell Coal by Weight" Warning Issued by Magistrate Two Fines Imposed

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 June 1933 · page 1

Coal Merchants who sell their wares by bag instead of by weight are liable to heavy penalties…

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Relief Work Mining Mechanics' Views Observe Basic Wage Supply of Clothing Urged

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

The executive of the Federated Mining Mechanics' Association held a special meeting to review the business transacted at the combined conference held in…

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Will Miners' Federation Form New Party? A.L.P. Breach Widening Wait—and—see Policy Adopted by Leaders Willis Unlikely to Be Baddeley's Opponent Rank and File Position Cloudy

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 June 1933 · page 1

Will the Miners' Federation back candidates in opposition to Mr. Baddeley, M.L.A., and other Coalfields' and Northern politicians at the next elections, either under the A.L.P. banner at the pre-selection…

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Mines Working at Kurri

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 June 1933 · page 18

The three Kurri collieries, Richmond Main, Pelaw Main and Stanford Main No. 1, were again working to-day…

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Beer Boycott Wallsend Miners Support

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

At the monthly meeting of the Wallsend Miners' Lodge yesterday, a motion was carried unanimously without discussion, agreeing to support the beer…

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Summons Division Coal Sellers Fined

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 June 1933 · page 4

In response to complaints that a number of men were selling coal in bags, instead of by weight, Inspector Degotardi, of the Weights and Measures…

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Land Leased by Coal Company Warden Holds Inquiry

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 June 1933 · page 12

A complaint that Caledonian Collieries, Ltd., had failed to observe the provisions of a lease, was the subject of an inquiry conducted by the…

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Reduced Freight on Gas Coal Government Is Considering

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 June 1933 · page 1

Cessnock Chamber of Commerce has been advised by the Premier (Mr. Stevens) that the matter of a reduction in freight for gas coal…

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Aerial Survey Central Australian Gold British Finance Offer London, June 6

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

The Australian Press Association understands that an offer was made recently by one of London's biggest mining corporations to contribute £150,000 towards…

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Colliery Mechanics Muswellbrook Matters

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 June 1933 · page 10

The General Secretary of the Federated Mining Mechanics' Association (Mr. H. C. Morton) stated yesterday that he visited Muswellbrook on Wednesday in respect to…

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Safety in Mines

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 June 1933 · page 8

At the quarterly meeting of the Lancashire and Cheshire Federation of Trades Councils and Labour parties in Manchester, there was a discussion on colliery…

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Gold Measure Theory

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 June 1933 · page 4

"Depression and Its Cure," by Leslie Rubins, with an introduction by E. J. Brady, the author of "Australia Unlimited," is, particularly in its earlier…

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7000 Tons of Abermain Coal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 June 1933 · page 8

Prior to her departure for Manila towards the end of the month, the steamer Waitomo, which has been sold to the East, will load approximately 7000 tons…

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Queensland Coal Proprietors' Conference Stabilisation Favoured Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 June 1933 · page 9

Representatives of the coalmining industry throughout the State met to-day for the purpose of considering plans for the stabilisation of prices and output, and…

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New Log for Coal Trimmers Meeting on

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 June 1933 · page 6

The secretary of tho Newcastle Coaltrimmers' Union (Mr. McLugan) said to-day that at a meeting next Sunday the union's new log of claims…

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To Resume Work Bulli Miners Decide Owners' Closing Threat Bulli

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 June 1933 · page 10

When a largely attended meeting of Bulli miners opened this morning to discuss the stoppage at the Bulli colliery mine the men were informed of the…

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South African Mines Heavy Taxation Figures Budget Debate Concluded Capetown, June 7

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 June 1933 · page 10

The conclusion of the Budget debate has terminated a week of fluctuations on the Stock Exchange. The Chamber of Mines has demonstrated that the…

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Maitland and District News West Maitland Warden's Court Coal Search Permits

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 June 1933 · page 11

The Warden (Mr. A. N. Graham) presided at the Maitland Warden's Court yesterday. Application was made by John William…

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Wonthaggi Dispute Miners Accept Terms Obey Coal Tribunal Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 June 1933 · page 4

The State coalmine at Wonthaggi, which has been idle since Saturday, is expected to resume work on Monday as a result of the decision by the miners to-day to…

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