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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

150 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 1 of 8

Coal Industry. Premier Confers with Owners

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 21 January 1929 · page 3

A conference took place at the Premier office last week between the Premier (Mr. Bavin)and representatives of the western and southern…

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The Coal Industry. Strike Likely. SYDNEY

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 2

The miners decision not to entertain the Premier's proposals is regarded at Cessnock as certain to precipitate a strike…

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S.A. Coal Supplies. Tenders Close This Month. ADELAIDE

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 2

The Premier of South Australia, Mr. Butler, refused tn comment on the coal position in New South Wales arising out of the failure of the…

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Northumberland Colliery Fire. Newcastle

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 2

A herce fire is raging at the Northumberland Colliery at Fasifern. Damage estimated at £10,000 has already been done. The position is becoming…

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Gold Discovery

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 6

It is reported that gold has been discovered at a spot some little distance north of Mt. George, near Wingham. A total of 250 acres have been…

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Coal Industry. Reduction Standard SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 1

Mr. McDonald, chairman of the Northern Coalowners' Association, denied the rumors that some of the pits in the northern districts were to…

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Prince Among Miners

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 4

The Prince of Wales has covered on hundred mining townships and villages in Northumberland, and Durham. His Royal Highness…

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Oil in Australia Encouraging Tests Queensland Minister for Mines Urges Greater Research Brisbane

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 February 1929 · page 1

The Queensland Minister for Mines says the recent tests strengthen the belief that oil is contained in Australia [?] large commercial quantities…

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Coal Situation. Men to Stand Firm. NEWCASTLE

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 7 February 1929 · page 2

Mr. C. M. McDonald, Chairman of the Northern Collieries Association, says that the long statement from the Miners' Federation contained nothing…

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Coal Crisis. Newcastle

North West Champion · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 2

Failing intervention by the State Government or by the Federally-constituted Coal Tribunal, the mines at which notices of dismissal have been…

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"Hunger March" Miners Demonstrate at Trafalgar Square. London

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 1

With a number of London political bodies, 800 mines from Wales, North England Scotland, included in a demonstration at Trafalgar Square on…

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HYDRO'v Coal Electricity

Manilla Express · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 1

Mr H. Harding, a very well-known Grafton citizen, addresses the following highly interesting letter to the "Daily Examiner"…

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Miners Dismissed

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 4

Notices of dismissal were served on 11,000) employees at 25 collieries on the northern coalfields, which, took effect, at three o'clock on Friday…

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Coal Trouble SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 1

If in the event of the Coat Trouble lasting any length of time, it is expected the cost of food relief will amount to more than £20,000 a week…

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The Mighty Shilling FINDS £3,000 of Solid Gold

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 2

Just before the- Southern Cross hops off to England, Smithy is again offering the public wonderful value for the investment of just 1/-…

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Lure of Gold

Manilla Express · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 6

A poignant story is told in the newspapers of an old-age pensioner of more than 80 years, who can scarcely hobble now, but who…

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Coal Trouble. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 2

Sydney Trades Hall officials state that any attempt by the colliery owners to negotiate directly with the miners will be resented. They also…

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Copper Mining Industry

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 8
Also in North West Champion

As is well known, to all those interested iu milling, the copper industry has for many years past been under a cloud owing to the relatively low price…

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Copper Mining

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 March 1929 · page 4

An is well known to all those interested in mining, the copper industry has for many years past been under a cloud owing to the relatively…

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