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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1934

2,642 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 51 of 133

Coal Handling a Fine Art

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 May 1934 · page 2

Coal-handling methods which minimise delay and prevent breakages have developed into a fine art at South Wales docks…

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New Zealand Miners Tighe's Hill A.L.P. Support

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 May 1934 · page 9

At a meeting of the Tighe's Hill branch of the Australian Labour Party, a resolution was unanimously carried to support the miners of New Zealand for the…

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Another Small Rise in Price of Gold Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 23 May 1934 · page 8

For gold lodged at the Melbourne branch of the Royal Mint during last week, the price fixed by the Commonwealth Bank was…

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Proposal For Restoring The Prosperity Of The Coal Industry Coal-oil Plans Set Out in Detail Baddeley's Scheme Expert Board and a Loan Wide Authority

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 23 May 1934 · page 8

The floating of a Government loan to finance the setting up to hydrogenation and pilot low temperature…

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Passes for EX-M's.L.C. Interim Pending Passing of Act Gold Ones to Follow Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 23 May 1934 · page 7

In anticipation of legislation entitling ex-M's.L.C. to railway passes, the railway authorities have issued interim passes,…

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Chamber Of Commerce's Work Newcastle Body Had a Busy Year Important Issues Dealt with Coal, Wool, and Wheat Problems Annual Report

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 23 May 1934 · page 9

Covering many matters of interest to the City and district, the annual report of the Newcastle Chamber of…

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Miners' Delegates Minister Refuses Interview Dispute at Lithgow Mine Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 May 1934 · page 7

The General Secretary of the Miners' Federation (Mr. W. Orr) stated to-night that the Minister for Mines (Mr. R. S. Vincent) had declined to grant the…

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Wallarah Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 May 1934 · page 8

The Vice-president of the northern' Miners' Federation (Mr. J. Kollock) and the Assistant Secretary (Mr. J. Simpson) will visit Catherine Hill Bay…

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Aberdare Extended Miners' Lodge

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 May 1934 · page 12

Nominations for local positions at Aberdare Extended Lodge are as follows:-- President. T. Leslie (elected);…

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Coal Point Progress Association

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 May 1934 · page 11

The fortnightly euchre and social of the Coat Point and Kilabon Bay Progress Association was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. Clark, "Minna-Moora." Coal…

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Coal Oil and Our Opportunities

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 May 1934 · page 10

AN Oil from Coal Council, as suggested by Aid. Fenton, formed of local representatives, could be made a very valuable organisation for getting behind movements to develop our oil supplies from coal…

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Bellbird Lodge for Mr. Hoare Miners' President

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 May 1934 · page 12

The nomination of the former northern miners' leader, Mr. Hoare, for the position of general president of the Federation was unanimously…

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Maitland Main Colliery

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 9

Maitland Main Colliery has ceased operations for three days. It is expected the pit will resume working on Monday…

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Mining Township Catherine Hill Bay Brisk Coal Trade

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 9

Catherine Hill Bay is a small mining township situated on the sea coast 25 miles to the south of Newcastle. It was formed in 1873, and for…

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Industrial News Aberdare Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 12

A start was made in winning coal yesterday at Aberdara colliery, for the first time since September, 1930, when the mine was closed down, owing to lack of…

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Victorian Appeal for Support Wonthaggi Mine Dispute Appeal to Miners Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 7

The first step towards the declaration of a general stoppage in the coal industry in support of the fight against…

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Petrol from Coal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 6

The entire output of petrol from the by products plant at the Pretoria Steel Works for a considerable period ahead has, it is reported been bought by a…

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Richmond Main Colliery Cavilling 150 Men

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 9

At a meeting of the Richmond Main Miners' Lodge, held last night, final arrangements were made for the cavilling in of the 150 additional men…

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Water Troubles in Mines

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 6

In a technical paper issued by the United States Bureau of Mines, some experiences met in unwatering flooded coalmines in the State of Washington are…

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Price of Gold

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 May 1934 · page 13

The price fixed by the Commonwealth Bank for geld lodged at the Melbourne Mint for the week ended May 18, is at the rate of approximately £7/14/2 per…

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