British Coal Bill
London, February 14.—The prolonged debates on the committee stage of the Coal Bill, in the course of which the Government has conceded a number of…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1938
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Many Appeals Northern Miners' Committee
"The whole of the day was occupied in dealing with appeals from members who are dissatisfied with the decision of their lodges," said the District…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Cranes Growth Since Sailing Days Newcastle Coal Exports
One day in March, 1928, the last sailing vessel to load coal at Newcastle had a berth at the cranes at Carrington. Her departure closed an important chapter…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →More Capital £200,000 for Mount Morgan Mine Treatment of Concentrates Sydney
At an extraordinary general meeting of Mount Morgan Ltd., to-day, a resolution was carried increasing the capital of the company from £350,000 to £550,000, by…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Oil From Coal Production in Britain "Only Limited Scale" Forecast of Committee's Report (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, February 15
Home production of oil from coal can be achieved only gradually and on a limited scale, in the opinion of the committee set…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Richmond Main Colliery Still Idle
The Richmond Main Colliery was again idle to-day owing to slackness of trade and will not work to-morrow, making a week out of action…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Northern Miners' Leaders
The Northern miners' president (Mr. T. Hoare) attended a conference to-day at Wallarah. where there was a stoppage recently. The vice-president…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Struck By Coal
Samuel Pyke, 32, a machinist employed at the Northern Extended Colliery, had his head and shoulder lacerated by a piece of falling coal in the…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Aberdare Miners Share Work
Aberdare Central Miners' Lodge has agreed to ration work at the colliery so that 80 men, who received notice recently will share in the work available…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Miners And A.L.P.
The date for aggregate meetings of miners to discuss the A.L.P. and "Labor Daily" faction issues is expected to be fixed shortly. Both sides in the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Industrial News Northern Miners Management Committee Meeting
The Northern Miners' Management Committee which resumed its deliberations in Newcastle yesterday, gave consideration to a notice of motion…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Extended Miners Lose a Day Dispute Over Filling Casual Position
A disagreement over the filling of the place of a machineman caused Aberdare Extended miners to lose a day's work to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Life Gold Pass Mr. J. A. J. Hunter Qualifies Passes Issued Number 36 CANBERRA
Having completed more than three years in the Federal Minister, Mr. J. A. J. Hunter, M.H.R. for Maranon, and former Assistant Minister, has qualified for a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Coal Oil Home Production Costs Too High "No Solution" Unemployment and Defence Problems (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, February 15
The report of the "Falmouth Committee"—a sub-committee of the Committee of Imperial Defence on oil production from coal—issued this evening, reaches the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Futurity Stakes Candidates Impressive at Caulfield Ajax In Fine Shape Gold Rod Improved by His Recent Outing Melbourne
The Futurity Stakes topliners Ajax, Pamelus and Gold Rod were galloped five furlongs at Caulfield this morning. Hua rounded off his preparation at Flemington…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Wallarah Miners
The District President of the Miners' Federation (Mr. T. Hoare), accompanied by the officers of the Wallarah lodge, conferred in Newcastle yesterday with the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Mining Exhibition
A realistic working section of a Broken Hill mine, complete with shaft, cage, truck and drilling machines in operation, will be a feature of the All-Australian Mining…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Aberdare Ext. Miners Northern President Defied
Aberdare Extended miners went to the colliery again this morning but, as was the case yesterday, returned to their homes without working…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Oil From Coal British Report Well Received Will Stabilise Industry (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, February 17
The coal oil report met with a favourable reception from industrialists. A number of authorities consulted by the "Financial Times" expressed the view that it…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Colliery Accident
James Fitzpatrick, 20, a fireman, living in Victoria-street, East Maitland, was injured during shunting operations at Bloomfield South colliery yesterday. After…
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