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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1935

2,598 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 79 of 130

Miners' Federation

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

Sir,—According to Press reports the Miners' Federation has decided that retired members must recommence paying to the miners' funeral fund, at the rate…

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Misunderstanding with Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 August 1935 · page 6

At a meeting at Newcastle Trades Hall yesterday of the Northern Miners' management committee, Mr. R. Nicholson, a member of the Board, who had on the…

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Kurri Mines Working

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 August 1935 · page 10

The two Kurri collieries, Richmond Main and Pelaw Main, were again working to-day…

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£1,000,000 Deal Fiji Gold Mine Changes Hands Syndicates Profit Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 August 1935 · page 9

It was revealed to-day that more than £1,000,000 in cash, shares and rights of share purchase, will be received by the…

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Northern Miners Committee's Deliberations

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

There was a full attendance of the members and executive at the meeting of Northern Miners' Management Committee, held yesterday at the Newcastle…

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Northern Miners' Leader May Visit Russia

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 August 1935 · page 11

"I will be a candidate if the organisation desires it," said the northern miners' president (Mr. T. Hoare) to-day referring to the ballot for a…

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Russian Visit Miners Accept Invitation MR. T. Hoare May Go

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 August 1935 · page 6

There is every probability that the President of the Northern branch of the Miners' Federation (Mr. T. Hoare) will go abroad next year…

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Coal Case

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 August 1935 · page 2

Ernest Leech. 54. laborer, was fined £2 at Newcastle Police Court to-day for having stolen 28lb of coal, the property of the Railway Commissioners…

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Coal Point

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 August 1935 · page 13

Social Evening.—Members of the Coal Point and Kilaben Bay Progress Association were entertained, with their friends, at a social gathering at the home of Mr…

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Buckled In Gold

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 August 1935 · page 1

Made of gold metal mesh with buckles of black and gold, this unusual necklace and matching bracelets are displayed by Glenda Farrell, Warner…

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Cows at Coal Point

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 August 1935 · page 13

Sir,—It is strange that the law as regards dairy cattle is not put into force at Coal Point, Toronto. There are 20 or more head of cattle breaking down…

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Northern Miners Delegate's Russian Visit Shilling Levy Proposed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 August 1935 · page 12

The Northern Miners Committee of Management, which has been in session at the Newcastle Trades Hall since Monday, concluded its deliberations…

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To Be Exploited South Australian Coal LONDON, August 7

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 August 1935 · page 12

The Premier of South Australia (Mr. R. L. L. Butler) has completed preliminary arrangements for the exploitation of South Australian cool, regarding which…

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"Wait and See" Govt. Policy Is Condemned Oil From Coal

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 August 1935 · page 7

Condemnation of what was described as the Federal Government's "wait and see" policy in connection with oil…

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Fiji Gold Syndicate of Four Share £1,000,000 New Company Floated Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 August 1935 · page 11

The four members of the Emperor Syndicate— Messrs, E. G. Theodore, John Wren, P F. Cody and F. Packer—will share over £1,000,000 between them…

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Oil From Coal English Results Still Awaited Minister's Reply "Arouse Public Opinion," Says Mr. James, M.H.R.

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 August 1935 · page 10

In a letter to Mr. R. James M.H.R., the Minister in Charge of Development (Senator A. J. Mc Lachlan) states that results in…

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Miners' Federation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 August 1935 · page 17

Sir,—I read with disgust that the Northern Miners' Management Committee have expelled Hebburn No. 1 Miners' Lodge for not allowing Mr. Hoare to do…

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Canadian Coal Output

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 August 1935 · page 7

Canada's coal production in April reached a total of 881,661 tons, as compared with 814,578 in April, 1934, and the 807,339 average for the month during the past five…

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Muswellbrook Miners' Lodge Officers

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 10 August 1935 · page 2

Muswellbrook Miners' Lodge has elected the following officials: President, Mr. K. Dann; secretary, Mr. W. E. Jaeger; treasurer, Mr. N. Gardiner:…

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Aerial Survey of Mining Areas

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 August 1935 · page 5

The Aircraft Operating Company of Africa ( Pty.) Ltd., states the "South African Mining and Engineering Journal," have recently been awarded a very substantial…

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