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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1935

2,598 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 77 of 130

Distribution of Coal Still Some Left

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 August 1935 · page 2

The Acting City Engineer (Mr. B. Sladcn) said to-day that some of the destitute unemployed who were entitled to take part In the distribution of…

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Industrial News Northern Miners Committee to Meet

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 August 1935 · page 13

The Secretary of the Northern branch of the Miners' Federation (Mr. L. Halliday) said yesterday that a special meeting of the management committee had…

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Miners' Soviet Delegate Mr. J. Duffin's Return

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 August 1935 · page 8

Complaints that the Customs had seized some valuable books, 14 of which were irretrievably lost, were made last night at Cessnock by Mr…

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Struck by Coal Inquest into Shiftman's Death

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 August 1935 · page 13

An inquiry was held at the Cessnock Courthouse yesterday afternoon by the District Coroner (Mr. W. S. Johnston) into the death of Thomas Wake, 49, a…

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Disaster in Mine 77 Killed in S. Africa Terrific Explosion Capetown

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 2 August 1935 · page 1

The acting manager, two Europeans and 74 natives were lolled in o colliery disaster in the Eastern Transvaal…

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Gold and Minerals a Worthwhile Revival Reports From Fields (Contributed.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 2 August 1935 · page 14

That the present revival of the gold-mining industry has been worth while is steadily being, demonstrated by the increasing number of mining fields, new…

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Waratah Coal Distribution

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 August 1935 · page 8

Fifty tons of coal, made available by the Commonwealth Government for distribution amongst the unemployed, were allotted at the Waratah Town Hall yesterday…

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Black and Gold

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 3 August 1935 · page 1

A gown of black velvet is a charming foil for the blonde beauty of Crace Moore, Columbia Film player…

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Northern Miners Conference on Hebburn

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 August 1935 · page 10

A conference respecting a matter affecting the employees of Hebburn No. 1 colliery was held at the Newcastle offices of the Northern Collieries' Association…

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Mining at Emmaville

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 August 1935 · page 8

The Mines Department return in connection with mining activity at Emmaville, in the Armidale district, show that during 1934, 242 tons of tin, valued at…

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Oil from Coal Vulnerability of Australias

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 3 August 1935 · page 6

Mr. Biggers said the success of the plant at Birmingham-on-Tees. England, should encourage the Federal Government to go ahead with the…

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Miners' Strike Northern Territory Dispute DARWIN

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 August 1935 · page 10

The miners at Spring Hill, 25 miles north of Pine Creek, ceased work to-day, alleging that they were unable to earn a fair wage…

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Defence of Gold Standard London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 3 August 1935 · page 1

The Premier of Holland (Dr. Colljn) in a broadcast address, again emphasised the Government's determination to defend the gold standard, the…

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Oil From Coal Deputation to Mr. Parkhill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 August 1935 · page 11

Advantage is being taken of the visit of the Minister of Defence (Mr. R. A. Parkhill), to Cessnock this afternoon, to place before him a case for the…

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Small Mines Government Criticised Statement by Mr. T. HOARE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 August 1935 · page 10

The President of the Northern branch of the Miners' Federation (Mr. T. Hoare) criticised the Government yesterday for its failure to deal with the question of…

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77 DEAD Transvaal Mine Disaster Inexplicable Explosion Capetown, August 1

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 August 1935 · page 9

The Acting Manager two Europeans, and 74 natives were killed in a colliery disaster in Eastern Transvaal. An inexplicable explosion occurred in a…

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Coal Trade Improvement in July 194,407 Tons Shipped

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 August 1935 · page 10

Official returns of the trade at the Port of Newcastle during July, made available at Newcastle Custom-house yesterday, disclose that the quantity of…

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Oil From Coal Deputation to Parkhill "No Excuse for Delay"

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 3 August 1935 · page 2

In view of the success of the coal oil plant at Billingham, England, from which it is stated that 7,500.000 gallons spirit has been extracted…

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In a Day to Yachting Fame a Landlubber ' Brass and Gold

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 3 August 1935 · page 6

No calling lends itself more to sudden promotion than does yatching, if one is diligent, observant, and has a flare for the…

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Miners' Management Board

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 August 1935 · page 8

Matters of interest to Northern nine workers were discussed at a special meeting or the Northern Miners' Man. agement Board, at the Trades Hall…

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