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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1939

2,346 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 26 of 118

Mayor Sees No Objection New Coal-loading Plant at Hexham But Will Not Try to Upset Council's Decision

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 6

The Mayor (Ald. G. W. Jenner) said yesterday that he was sympathetic with Tarro Shire councillors' criticism of Greater Newcastle Council for having…

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Good Trial by Hamurah Doncaster Candidate Over Half-mile Gold Rod And High Caste Went Attractively SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 March 1939 · page 10

Hamurah, Gold Rod, Spear Chief and High Caste provided an interesting trial at Randwick to-day, on the outside of the course proper. Hamurah worked when the course had been loosened a…

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"Dressing Up" of Mines Alleged

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 1

A witness before the Royal Commission into Health and Safety in Coal Mines, to-day alleged that there had been an improvement in…

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Mining Dispute Settled

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 8

A settlement of the dispute over skips at Burwood mine was announced by the Northern miners' president (Mr. T. Hoare) to-day…

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"Only Fiddling About Mines," Said Judge

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 7

The nature of the employment given trap boys in mines was the subject of criticism by Mr. Justice Davidson, at the Royal Commission's inquiry into health and safety in mines, at West Maitland to-day…

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New Occidental Gold Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 6

The adjourned fifth annual ordinary general meeting of New Occidental Goldmines, No Liability today elected Sir John Butters, Mr. Malcolm Newman and Mr. George, Coburn as…

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Two Men Injured Coal Fall During Inspection

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 10

While members of the Royal Commission into Health and Safety in coal mines were on a tour of inspection in Aberdare Central colliery yesterday, a fall took…

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Miners' Aunt Sallies Counsel For Owners' Objection SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 7

At great expense to the coal mine owners, said Mr. Cassidy in the Federal Arbitration Court to-day, he had been conducting…

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Coal Trucks Derailed at Belmont Passenger Line Clear

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 8

Three loaded coal trucks were derailed during shunting operations at Belmont at 8.50 o'clock last night. The main line is clear and passenger services this…

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Industrial News Complaint of Low Earnings At Burwood Colliery Resumption Expected To-day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 11

Burwood colliery it expected, to resume work this morning, according to the President of the Northern branch of the Miners' Federation (Mr. T. Hoare)…

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Mine Blacksmith's Death Due to Heart Failure is Coroner's Finding

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 13

"There is no doubt that the man was doing very heavy work but I must be guided by the evidence of the doctor," said the Newcastle Corner (Mr. A. G…

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Ruse to Leave a Mine the Man on the Stretcher

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 7

The story of a practical joker's prank in Richmond Main mine was told by Mr. J. Johnstone (Abermain-Seaham…

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Farewell to Pit at Dudley Miners To Take Tools Out On

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 7

The miners will sever their last link with the historic Dudley Colliery at 10 a.m. on Monday, when they will take their…

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Huge British Gold Stocks Increase Of Over £100,000,000 LONDON, March 4

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 6

A rise of just over £100,000,000 to £226,414,475 in the Bank of England sold reserves was one of several important changes disclosed in the Bank of…

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Coal Plant at Hexham Ald. McLagan States Objections Meeting Harbour Costs (To the Editor.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 8

Sir,—The Mayor (Aid. G. W. Jenner) says he sees no objection to coal-loading plant at Hexham. As I will not hare an opportunity of haring the matter…

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Judge Wants More Details Miners' Award in Tasmania Were Claims in Two Courts at Once? Pertinent Questions Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 4

Pertinent questions were asked in the Federal Arbitration Court to-day about the award for miners made by the Tasmanian State tribunal in January, and…

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Judge Goes Below Ground Three Hours in Aberdare Central Mines Rescue Crew in Action Impromptu Alarm to Show Efficiency

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 10

In response to an urgent summons, members of Abermain Mines Rescue Brigade reached Aberdare Central colliery eight miles away,…

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Coal Mine Award "Embrace All Mine Workers" Judge's View Of Intention SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 11

At the moment, he did not contemplate binding anybody but the unions concerned, said Judge Drake-Brockman in the…

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Settling New Disputes Miners' Award Case Coal and Shipping Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 12

If additional disputes arose for any decision, the Court, at the time it settled the original dispute, could deal with its extension, said Judge Drake-Brockman,…

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Injured In Mine

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 11

David Draysen. 30, of Kahibah Road. Charlestown. was admitted to Iluka Hospital this morning with probable Internal Injuries. Draysen was Injured…

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