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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1936

2,541 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 58 of 128

Miners' Federation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 13

Sir,—Much publicity is being given to the "Small Mines Menace," and many individuals who are voicing opinions on the subject are not competent to do so…

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Miners and Planning

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 10

The small mines question has been advanced a stage by the promise of the Minister for Mines (Mr. Vincent) to introduce a bill in the…

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Northern Mine Disputes

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 8

The Acting President of the Northern Miners Federation (Mr. J. Kellock), who has been engaged on disputes at Cessnock and Muswellbrook…

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Kurri Mines Working

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 8

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

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Safety Hats for Miners Question of Cost

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 8

Another conference on safety hats for miners will be held shortly, and it is hoped that agreement will be reached on the question of who is to…

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Deadlock Reached Cullen Bullen Mine Dispute SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 21

The President of the Western District of the Miners' Federation (Mr. Campbell Roy) stated to-night that the strike which began at the Invincible colliery at Cullen…

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Problem of Small Mines Mr. Kellock Advocates Baddeley Scheme

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 8

"Despite the Minister's assurance that legislation will be Introduced next session to compel small mines to comply with the Coal Mines Regulation…

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Gold and Minerals Metalliferous Fund Reports From Fields

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 19

In a review of the mining industry in Western Australia, issued by the Under-Secretary for Mines (Mr. J. Calcanchini), it is stated that at the beginning of the…

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Industrial News Labour Council Small Mines Question Assisting Relief Workers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 21

Delegates to the Newcastle Trades Hall Council last night gave further consideration to correspondence dealing with the official organ of the Labour party…

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Safety Hats Mining Interests Confer SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 21

A conference was held to-day between representatives of the Mines Department, the colliery proprietors, and the Miners' Federation on the question of introducing…

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Queensland Coal Central Control Board Criticised Revision Urged Comparisons with Newcastle

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 13

Stating that consumers are seriously considering bringing coal from Newcastle, the Brisbane "Telegraph" demands a review of the State's coal legislation…

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Broke Records Ferrier's Fine Play Won Gold Vase Appearance in Open Eagerly Awaited (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, June 10

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 21

With an aggregate score of 139, Jim Ferrier won "The Golf Illustrated" gold vase at Ashbridge to-day. Playing in the 36 holes stroke champion…

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Northern Miners Activities of Executive

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 June 1936 · page 12

The executive officers of the Northern branch of the Miners' Federation have been actively occupied during the week. The Acting President (Mr. J…

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The 1909-10 Coal Strike Peter Bowling's Story

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 June 1936 · page 10

"By the lessons and proceeds of the past we know what deeds are expected in the future." (Introductory.)…

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Man Killed Explosion in Broken Hill Mine Broken Hill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 June 1936 · page 12

An explosion at the Zinc Corporation mine to-day resulted in the death of Horace John Stodden, 26, and serious injuries to John Abbott, whose arm was…

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Coal Exports 80,935 Tons Shipped From Cranes Unusual Activity

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 June 1936 · page 12

No fewer than 80,935 tons of coal and bunkers were loaded at the cranes at Carrington for the week ended June 11. It was one of the briskest weeks since…

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Taxes on Coal Burden on Industry Rail and Crane Charges

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 June 1936 · page 7

The coal trade might be said to be in Queer-street owing to the serious competition among the colliery owners, to which must be added competition from…

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Kurri Mines Working

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 8

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

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Disputes at Mines

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 7

The Acting Northern Miners' President (Mr. J. Kellock) will confer with the management of Lambton B to-morrow morning on local disputes…

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Campaign on Small Mines Issue Unemployed Support

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 9

The Northern Provincial Council of Unemployed and Relief Workers, at a meeting during the week-end, decided to support the miners in their…

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