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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1934

2,642 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 56 of 133

Unemployed Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 June 1934 · page 8

Mr. G. Booth (Lab., Kurri Kurri) asked the Minister for Mines (Mr. R. S. Vincent) whether his attention had been drawn to be plight of hundreds of miners…

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Land for Railway Line Caledonian Collieries

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 June 1934 · page 12

Stating that Caledonian Collieries Ltd. and Patrick Francis Mahony and Stanley Sinclair were negotiating for a settlement, the Warden (Mr…

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Miners' President Objection to Nominations SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 June 1934 · page 9

The Returning-Officer of the Miners' Federation (Mr. James Walker) said to-night that he had received a telephone message from the Northern District of the…

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Federal Council of Miners Meeting Postponed Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 June 1934 · page 11

The meeting of the Federal Council of the Miners' Federation originally set down for to-day, has been postponed until June 11 or 12. so that…

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Industrial News Northumberland Mine Men to Work on Tribute

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 June 1934 · page 9

The President of the Northern branch of the Miners' Federation (Mr. J. Jack) stated yesterday that he had visited Fassifern and interviewed the men at…

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State Mine Dispute About Laying Road Compulsory Conference Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 June 1934 · page 9

The Industrial Conciliation Commissioner (Mr. M. Henwood) has summoned a compulsory conference for next Monday concerning the dispute about laying a…

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May Be Closed Hospital at Wonthaggi Bank Stops Cheque No Miners' Contributions MELBOURNE

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

Wonthaggi Hospital, which is maintained by contributions of miners in the district, may be forced to close because of a Shortage of funds…

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Accident at Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 June 1934 · page 13

George Bullen, 64, miner, working at Aberdare Central Colliery, and living at Kitchener, had the index finger of his right hand so badly crushed yesterday…

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Miners' Federation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 June 1934 · page 12

Sir,—Replying to Mr. W. Dawson's letter in the "Newcastle Morning Herald" of June 3, 1934, Mr. "Bondy" Hoare's capabilities are defined as honesty and…

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Bellbird Miners' Lodge

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 June 1934 · page 12

The following officers have been elected for the ensuing term for Bellbird Miners' Lodge—President, W. Roberts; Secretary, J. Girvan; Treasurer, Mr. G. Perkins…

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Transport of Coal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 June 1934 · page 10

Mr. D. Watkins, M.H.R., has been informed by the Prime Minister, Mr. J. A. Lyons, that the supply of Welsh coal stored at the Dyke, Newcastle, could not…

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Wallsend Miners and Hospital Board

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 June 1934 · page 12

Though the Wallsend Hospital Board has decided to ask that industrialist contributors be given mors representation on the board, the…

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German Currency Heavy Gold Withdrawals LONDON, June 7

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 June 1934 · page 12

The financial correspondent of the "Daily Herald" says the German Government is preparing for an early large devaluation of the Reichsmark in an…

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Kurri Mines May Work To-morrow First Saturday for Three Years

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 June 1934 · page 8

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

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Mining Mechanics' Disputes Court and Conferences Next Week

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 June 1934 · page 8

The Federated Mining Mechanics' Association's reference to the Colliery Mechanics' (South) Conciliation Committee in connection with South…

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Brisk Shipping Best Month This Year Big Coal Export Custom Returns for May

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 June 1934 · page 10

Official figures made available it Newcastle Customhouse yesterday of the trade at the port of Newcastle during May disclose that the past month was…

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Harbor Rates on Bunker Coal 20 Per Cent. Reduction As From July 1 Govt. Decision

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 June 1934 · page 8

As from July 1 a 20 per cent, reduction in harbor rates on bunker coal and on coal consigned to Sydney and…

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Aberdare Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 June 1934 · page 10

An additional 21 men, including six pairs of miners, will be re-engaged at the Aberdare colliery next week. The colliery was recently reopened…

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Coal Point Social

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 June 1934 · page 13

Mr. and Mrs. D. Christian were hosts at the fortnightly euchre party and social arranged by the Coal Point and Kilaben Bay Progress Association. The…

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Price of Gold

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 June 1934 · page 15

The price fixed by the Commonwealth Bank for good lodged at the Melbourne Mint for the week June 1 is at the rate of approximately £7/16/2 per…

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