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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1939

2,346 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 19 of 118

Why He Resigned Miners' Federation Official "I Am a Communist"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 6

“The recently-appointed representative on the Industrial Labour Party tendered his resignation, which was accepted,” said the President of the Northern branch of…

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Miners and Heffron Labor Party Further Count for Runner-up

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 7

The successor of Mr. S. Hunter as Northern miners' representative on the Heffron Labor Party Executive will not be known until…

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Miners' Part in Defence Mr. Orr Defines Attitude Court Address Would Oppose Fascist Policy SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 9

In the course of his a address in the Commonwealth Arbitration Court on the miners' log of claims, Mr. W. Orr, General Secretary of the Miners' Federation,…

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Rain's Slow Advance to Coast Like Drops of Gold Saved State From Disaster Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 7

"The pastoral industry has been saved from one of the worst disasters for many years"—The Director of Agriculture…

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Struck [?] Coal

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 9

When he was struck by a fall of coal at Abermain No.2 colliery to-day. James Vallance, 31. loco driver of Mayfield Street. Cessnock, had his left…

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Stanford Main No. 1 Colliery Idle

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 10

Stanford Main No. 1 Colliery was Idle to-day owing to a dispute over casual workers. It was expected that work will be resumed to-morrow…

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Record Miners' Board Meeting Nears End

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 12

The Northern Miners' Management Board, which has been in session for a fortnight, is expected to completed a record session for length later…

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Shipping Firms Interest in Colliery Companies Mr. Orr's Charges Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 14

The hearing of the miners' log of claims was continued by Judge Drake-Brockman in the Federal Arbitration Court to-day. Mr. W. Orr (Miners' Federation),…

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Record Sitting Miners' Committee of Management More Appeals Decided

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 11

The annual meeting of the Northern Miners' Committee of Management, it is expected, will conclude to-day. The sitting is a record one…

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Cut-throat Coal Rivalry Anglo-german Agreement London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 10

The Anglo-German coal agreement, to be announced shortly, will be a far-reaching contribution to a wide trade…

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Miners' Recreation Under Fire Attitude of Owners Orr's Point In Award Case SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 9

The attitude of the mine owners was that because miners at the end of the day's work could sing, dance, catch cold…

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Proprietary Mine Closing May Not Be Permanent Gear Will Be Kept Intact Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 9

The closing of the Broken Hill Proprietary Company's parent mine at Broken Hill may not be permanent, as was first believed. The company intends to keep…

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Mine Workers Injured

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 15

Harry Ballam, 61, of Melbourne-street, Aberdare, a miner employed at Aberdare Central colliery, fell from a scaffolding yesterday and received injuries to the…

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Miners' Ballot to Be Recounted

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 7

The northern miners' returning officer (Mr. J. L. Halliday) will make a recount next week of the votes east for the election of the delegate to…

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AFTER 78 YEARS End Of Co-op. Colliery

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 8

Soon little will remain of the old Cooperative Colliery pit and buildings at Wallsend after having operated during the past eight decades…

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Miners' Federation Offices May Erect Its Own Building

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 1

The Northern Miners' Federation, following the lead of some other districts, may be housed in its own building…

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Italy Opens Mines In Sardinia WASHINGTON, February 2

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 6

Italy has a new coalbin from which to draw energy for her developing industrial life, according to reports of extensive coalfields recently inaugurated by Mussolini at Carbonia, Sardinia. The island of Sardinia, is one of Italy's chief mining centres,…

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Mondayitis and Mine Accidents Explanation by Union Chief Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 8

The accident rate in coal mines was always more pronounced on a Monday because the miners, in beginning…

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Levy for Dudley Miners' Committee's Decision Safety Commission Protest Against Delays

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 13

The Northern Miners' Management Committee decided yesterday to make a levy of 3d a fortnight to assist the miners who are…

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Accident Rate Mr. Orr on Miners' Risks Address to Court Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 March 1939 · page 9

In the Arbitration Court to-day Judge Drake-Brockman continued the hearing of the Miners' log of claims. Resuming his address, Mr. William Orr…

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