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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1935

2,598 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 80 of 130

Miners' Federation—northern District to Retired Funeral Fund Members

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 August 1935 · page 13

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all RETIRED MEMBERS on the FUNERAL FUND, that on and from the 23rd August 1935, they will be required to pay Contributions to the Funeral Fund if they desire to retain benefits. Payment at the rate of 1/ per fortnight must be made through the Lodge…

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Coal Export Another Brisk Week Victorian Trade Lapses

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 August 1935 · page 8

The quantity of coal, including bunkers, shipped at Newcastle during the week for places beyond the State, was 43,802 tons. For the corresponding period last year,…

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Coal and Gas Board and Company Queensland Controversy

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

The Chairman (Mr. Robert Paterson) and Secretary (Mr. W. Thomas), of the West Moreton District Coal Board, Queensland, this week joined issue with…

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Industrial News Southern District Half-Yearly Miners' Meeting WOLLONGONG

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 August 1935 · page 13

The half yearly meeting of the Southern District of the Miners' Federation was held to-day. Mr. F. Lowden presided. The stoppage at the State Mine at…

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Gold and Minerals Future Effort Reports From Fields (Contributed.)

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

With the advent of the present economic depression, many ideas have been put forth us more or less effective palliatives, sometimes irrespective of their…

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Oil From Coal Labor Groups to Combine Censure of Govt

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 10 August 1935 · page 2

When the Federal Parliament meets in September a censure motion will be launched against the Government on the oil from…

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Oil From Coal Manufacture in Britain Reply to Senator McLACHLAN

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

The Secretary of the Newcastle Oil From Coal Committee (Mr. H. Fenton) commenting yesterday on the reply by the Minister-in-charge of Development…

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Golden Wedding Wallsend Couple Looks Back Early Mining Days

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 August 1935 · page 15

To-day is the 50th anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh C. Wilkins, of Francis-street, Wallsend. The occasion is to be celebrated by members…

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Australian Coal Prospects "Not Bright, But Always a Demand" Review of Resources in the East

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 August 1935 · page 12

The outlook for Australian coal is not bright, but its uses and qualities are so diversified that there will always be a demand for it, concludes an article entitled "Coal Resources and Movements in the East." published in the Monthly Trade…

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Hetton-bellbird Collieries Loss of £18,748 Shown

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 August 1935 · page 9

Hetton Bellbird Collieries, Ltd., reports a loss of £18,748 for the year ended June 30, compared with losses of £4857 the previous year and…

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Coal for Wickham

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 August 1935 · page 7

The 42 tons of coal supplied by the State Government to Wickham Council for distressed families will be available at the council depot from…

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Berthing Master's Offices Burnt Coal Records Lost

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 August 1935 · page 7

Believed to have been started by a spark from a passing locomotive, fire destroyed part of the Berthing Master's offices at Bullock Island this afternoon…

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Emperor Mine Romance and Wealth Investors Story Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 August 1935 · page 6

Ups and downs of the Emperor Syndicate, which has disposed of its rights in the famous Fiji mine for a cash and share consideration amounting to more than…

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Deputation Refused J. and A. Brown Mine Disputes Union Statement

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 August 1935 · page 8

After negotiations by the Miners' President (Mr. T. Hoare) for a combined deputation to meet the company had failed to-day, it was…

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Mine Subsidence Rate

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 August 1935 · page 6

At the annual meeting of the Mine Subsidence Board held at the Department of Mines, Sydney, the Board decided by majority that the premium rate for the…

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Kurri Mines Working

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 13 August 1935 · page 7

Pelaw Main and Richmond Main collieries were working to-day…

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Emperor Mines Articles Widest Possible Description Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 13 August 1935 · page 6

In its memorandum of association just issued, Emperor Mines Ltd., registered in Melbourne, assumes the widest possible power, and has…

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Hitler and the Miners His Measures of Relief Berlin

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 13 August 1935 · page 1

Reminding the public that the Governments of all European countries are perplexed by the grave problems of providing for their mining population, the Nazi…

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Industrial News Negotiations Fail Mines May Cease Work Engine-drivers' Attitude

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 August 1935 · page 8

It was announced by the Organiser of the Federated Engine-drivers' and Firemen's Union (Mr. H. Sutherland) yesterday, that, falling reconsideration of the…

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Ramp and Box Coal Loading at Swansea Breach of Contract Claim

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 August 1935 · page 4

There is a long list of cases set down for hearing at the District Court in Newcastle this week before Judge Nield, but only two were heard yesterday. One…

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