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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1935

2,598 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 26 of 130

Wallsend Mines Elermore Tunnel Reopening

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 March 1935 · page 9

The employees of the Elermore Tunnel mine at Wallsend, arrangements for the reopening of which were practically completed at the week-end, will number about…

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Alsatian Dog Mining

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 4 March 1935 · page 9

The loss of an Alsatian dog valued at £5 which is believed to have been stolen, was reported to West Maitland police yesterday by Mr. Charles Guy,…

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At Wallsend "Too Many Small Mines"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 March 1935 · page 8

"Ayrfield and Aberfield are merely the sharpest expression of this question of the small mines menace," said the General President (Mr. C. Nelson), who, with…

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Small Mines Issue Deputation to the Minister Meetings Yesterday

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 4 March 1935 · page 3

Officials of the Miners Federations will go to sydney to-morrow to meet the Minister for mines (Mr. Vincent) to…

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Were Resented Police at Meeting of Miners Protest at Swansea

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 March 1935 · page 6

The presence of police at the miners' aggregate meeting caused something of a stir at Swansea yesterday. The meeting was one of a series held to discuss the…

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Federated Mining Mechanics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 9

The General Secretary of the Federated Mining Mechanics' Association, (Mr. H. C. Morton), stated yesterday that his visit to the South Coast district last week…

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Small Mines Conference Wanted with Minister

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 9

The vice-president of the Miners' Federation (Mr. Kellock) went to Sydney to-day and hopes to arrange a conference with the Minister for Mines…

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New Railway Line Miners Approach Other Unions

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 9

A move in which the co-operation of unions is to be sought, will be mads by members of the Miners' Federation to oppose the construction of a railway…

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Confer in Sydney Northern Miners' Executive SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 9

To-morrow the executive of the Northern District of the Miners' Federation will discuss in Sydney certain aspects of the registration the rules of the Northern…

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Police at Meeting of Miners. Mr. Booth's Complaint in Parliament Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 7

A complaint was made by Mr. Booth (Lab. Kurri Kurri), in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, that at a recent meeting…

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Romance of W. A. Gold Early Prophet Foresaw Riches Exploring Journey

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 3

A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country and amongst his own people. Who is there in Western Australia…

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Lasseter's Gold Reef Two Parties Set Out on Wheels Spinifex and Sand

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 4

Two parties are setting out in an attempt to rediscover Lasseter's lost gold reef. Ever since a taclturn Australia…

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Gold Still Rising Sovereigns Bring Up to £2 2s lOd Another London Move Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 7

Record prices for gold continue to be registered almost daily. Last week, at the Melbourne Mint, tho price represented a premium of…

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Dudley Miners' Lodge

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 8

A special meeting of the Dudley Miners' Lodge was held at Whitebridge on Sunday, Mr. J. Walters presiding. Mr. J. Kellock, District Officer, attended. It was…

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Deferred Till Thursday Deputation on Small Collieries SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 6

The Minister for Mines (Mr. R. S. Vincent) informed the Miners' Federation to-day that he would not be able to receive a deputation in connection…

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Hours in Mines Geneva Labour Office Discussion

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 5

At the 69th session of the Governing Body of the International Labour Office discussion was completed on the partial revision of the 1931 Convention limiting…

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Labouring Work Mechanics' Application Miners Strongly Object Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 8

The President of the Southern District of the Miners' Federation (Mr. F. Lowden) said to-night that at a compulsory conference before the Conciliation…

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From Coal Line to Road Wallsend to Waratah

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 3

Wallsend and Waratah are linked by the Wallsend Coal Co.'s old railway line, and Wallsend Council has approached Waratah Council on the…

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Miners' Meeting Presence of the Police Reference in Assembly Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 6

The presence of police at an aggregate meeting of the Miners' Federation at Swansea last Sunday was the subject of a protest in the Legislative Assembly…

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Remain on Gold French Currency Policy PARIS, March 5

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 8

The Finance Minister (M. German Martin) states that France will remain on the gold standard. He emphatically denies the report that the Government is…

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