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

Mining & the mines, 1929

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The Coal Trouble. a Settlement Effected

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 2 December 1929 · page 1

A conference of employers and employees in the coal-mining industry on Friday arrived as a basis of settlement in the Northern dispute…

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The Coal Strike

Manilla Express · Tuesday 3 December 1929 · page 1

After being closed for nearly 9 months the Hunter River coal fields are to open again on Monday next. Terms of settlement…

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Coal Settlement

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 December 1929 · page 7

The position in the coal industry, Mr. Bavin (Premier) said be sincerely hoped that me miners would accept the settlement that had been…

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"Reject Slace Terms" Communists' Official Message Northern Miners Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 December 1929 · page 10

The Central Committee of the Communist Party has sent an official message to the Northern miners, urging them to "Reject Slace terms…

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Yes, But They're Handy Narrabri Tragedy LONDON, Wednesday. Inquest Opens Miners Statement Read Story of a Quarrel How Smith Died

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 December 1929 · page 1

Trousers are illfavoured insanitary monstrosities, declared Doctor Jordan, secretary of the Dress Reformers, addressing an institute on The Narrabri Police Court was crowded this morning when the deputy-coroner, Mr. M. L. Walker reopened the inquest into the death…

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A Gold Mine

North West Champion · Monday 9 December 1929 · page 3

The latest press rumor is that the "S.M. Herald," a gold mine for the Fairfax family, may be turned over to a public company. Repeated…

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Miners Determined Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 December 1929 · page 1

It was reported last night that the Rothbury miners were determined to have nothing to do with Mr. Garden. They…

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The Coal Crisis Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 December 1929 · page 1

The State Government will take no action regarding the coal dispute until it has been officially notified of the decision of all the aggregate…

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To-day's Wires Coal Difficulty. Newcastle

North West Champion · Monday 9 December 1929 · page 5

The craft unions are said to be swinging definitely towards acceptance of the compromise. Mr. Garden, addressing a meeting…

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Late Telegrams Coal Strike Seitlement. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 9 December 1929 · page 2

The Rothbury miners are said to be particularly emphatic in their determination to have nothing to do with Jock Garden. They will probably…

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Coal Crisis

Manilla Express · Tuesday 10 December 1929 · page 1

Aggregate meetings of miners have all rejected the compromise agreement made between their leaders and mine owners. The…

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Ratified Coal Agreement. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 12 December 1929 · page 2

The District Colliery Mechanics' Union, at an aggregate meeting last night, unanimously decided to ratify the coal agreement terms…

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Conference of Miners" Lodges. Against General Strike. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 12 December 1929 · page 2

Although nothing is known officially. it is rumored that the conference of Miners Lodges at Newcastle has declared against a general strike…

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Rothbury Coal Mink. Skilled Labor Engaged. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 12 December 1929 · page 2

According to the Minister for Mines, sufficient skilled labor has already been engaged to operate the Rothbury mine…

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Late Telegrams Rothbury Mine. Police and Miners in Melee. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 16 December 1929 · page 2

Shortly after daybreak this morning a big body of miners raced into Rothbury Coillery. The police used their batons freely…

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Rothbury Mine

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 December 1929 · page 4

There was an excellent response on Thursday to the State Government's call for men to work the Rothbury Mine, which the Government proposes…

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Coal Difficulty

North West Champion · Monday 16 December 1929 · page 7

The Minister for Mines, Mr. Weaver, stated last night that Richmond Main colliery would be reopened early in the new year. The Minister added…

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The Coal Strike. Branxton

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 16 December 1929 · page 2

Speaking at Branxton, the Minister for Mines (Mr. weaver) stated that he was convinced that the strike would very quickly be over if the members of…

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Pulverised Coal Experiments in Britain

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 December 1929 · page 4

Mr. W. A. McKay, of the shipping firm of McDonald, Hamilton and Company, who is a nephew of Lord Inchcape, returned to Sydney today…

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Richmond Main. Next Mine to Be Worked. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 16 December 1929 · page 2

The Minister for Mines (Mr. Weaver) stated definitely last night that the Richmond Main mine and not Pelton would be the next mine to be…

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