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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1938

2,483 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 80 of 125

Big Order for Coal Unplaced Stocks Low in Sydney Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 September 1938 · page 1

Sydney County Council is eager to buy immediately 10,000 tons of coal "from anyone anywhere" at a reasonable price…

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Will Confer B.H.P. Tells Miners Hopeful Move at Zero Hour Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 September 1938 · page 7

An indication that he will confer with officials of the Miners' Federation on log claims was given to-day by the General Superintendent of…

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Bristol's Smart Run at Randwick Gold Rod And Genetout Over Distances SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 September 1938 · page 12

Genetout, Gold Rod, Bristol, Sir Harold and Limulet, galloped well over fairly long journeys at Randwick to-day. Satisfactory six furlongs were credited equally…

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Against Miners Judge's Ruling on Reference by Minister Award Duration Decision Reserved After Argument on Jurisdiction SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 September 1938 · page 7

Mr. Justice Cantor, of the Industrial Commission, to-day ruled against officials of the Miners' Federation when he held that he had jurisdiction to determine the extent and duration of the award made last year…

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Miners' Claims

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 September 1938 · page 1

The Miners' Federation has made the following claims— That a five-day week of six hours per day be recognised as…

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Kurri Mines Idle

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 September 1938 · page 8

Richmond Main and Stanford Main No. 1 collieries were idle to-day owing to restriction of output decision. Pelaw Main, which was idle yesterday…

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What the Miners Claim

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 September 1938 · page 9

The Miners' Federation has made the following claims—That a five-day week of six hours per day be recognised as…

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Mining Mechanics to Meet

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 September 1938 · page 2

A combined meeting of the Cessnock district members of the Federated Mining Mechanics' Association will be held in the Cessnock School of Arts to-night…

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Coal Strike Called for Friday "Offered No Alternative," Miners Say Door Not Closed to Negotiation "Industrial War on Community," Says Prime Minister SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 September 1938 · page 9

A general coal strike throughout Australia, to begin on Friday afternoon, was called by the Miners' Federation to-night. Approximately 23,000 mineworkers will be…

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Federal Attitude Attacked Miners' Move Statement by North. President

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 September 1938 · page 7

The Northern Miners' President (Mr. T. Hoare), who is a member of the Directions Committee which yesterday called a coal strike throughout Australia for Friday, to-day criticised the attitude of the Prime…

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Welsh Coal Shipments to Italy Increase LONDON, September 6

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 September 1938 · page 11

In view of the recent expansion of Italian trade, business circles attach importance to a surprise visit by the Italian Ambassador (Court Grandi) to South Wales…

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Reply to Log Owners' Association Willing to Meet Miners Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 September 1938 · page 9

The proprietors of the principal collieries in New South Wales, other than those controlled by the Broken Hill Proprietary Company…

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Rise in Gold Price Highest for Three Years SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 September 1938 · page 6

The price of gold in Australian currency, rose to-day to £8/19/4½ in ounce fine. This is the highest point reached since March, 1935…

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22 APPROVED First Social Insurance Societies Miners Included Other Applications Await Decision CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 September 1938 · page 9

Fourteen societies, formed as "approved societies" under the national insurance scheme in New South Wales, and eight similar…

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Mining Company Share Dealings Stopped Stock Exchange Acts Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 September 1938 · page 10

Dealings in the shares of Gibraltar Gold Mine (Adelong) No Liability Ltd. were suspended on the Stock Exchange to-day by the committee. This announcement…

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Coal Stocks Sydney County Council Anxious WANTS 10,000 Tons More Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 September 1938 · page 9

Sydney County Council, which has 92,700 tons of coal in reserve, is anxious to purchase an additional 10,000 tons, but cannot get it…

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"Lyons's Move Next."—miners Strike Order Meeting with B.H.P. Is to Go on

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 September 1938 · page 1

Though the general coal strike has been called for Friday afternoon, there are still strong hopes in the North that a crisis will be averted before then. The big hope in the present position is that a…

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Coal Decision

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 September 1938 · page 1

Mr. Justice Cantor, who gave his reserved decision to-day on the mines agreement. (See story on this page.)…

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Substantial Reserves For Essential Services Coal Stocks Non-Federation Mines Will Help

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 September 1938 · page 9

The possibility of a coal strike cutting off or seriously disorganising essential services in Newcastle, such as electric power, gas, and…

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Scarborough Mine Idle Wollongong

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 September 1938 · page 11

Scarborough mine is idle. It is stated that 15 skips of boiler dust were sent into the mine and were not removed at the request of a deputation from the…

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