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

Mining & the mines, 1930

172 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 2 of 9

Coal Away

Manilla Express · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 1

On Saturday 300 tons of coal were trucked from Rothbury mine…

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Coal Strike More Miners Out

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 4

The movement to form a workers' defence army in Sydney attracted only a small gathering at the Trades Hall on Saturday. The Communist…

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Gold Mining. Bonus Suggested. Perth

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 7

The subject of paying a bonus for gold mining is being suggested in West Australia as a means of reviving the industry…

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Mighty Future for Coal Powdered Fuel

Manilla Express · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 8

Scientific research (writes a prominent electrical expert) will achieve what economics never can--the rebuilding of our coal…

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The Coal Trouble

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 3

The High Court in Melbourne decided that the Arbitration Court had no jurisdiction to make an award requiring the mines to be re-opened at…

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New Mining Claims. Another Interim Award

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 1

Judge Beeby on Thursday delivered reserved judgment in the Arbitration Court on the dispute which has arisen following upon the service of the new…

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Our Coal Resources. Standards Association's Survey

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 4

The last of completing a survey of the power resources of the Common-wealth has been advanced a step further by the publication recently of a…

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Miners Wages Basis Owners' Small Reduction Belief. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 1

Mr. McDonald, Chairman of the Northern Collieries Association in a Broadcast speech last night said the owners firmly believe that by…

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Rothbury Coal. Load Arrives at Newcastle. Newcastle

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 7

Another train load of coal, consisting of 37 trucks, has arrived at Newcastle from Rothbury. The Journey was made without incident…

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Union Coal Mine

Manilla Express · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 1

A peculiar position has arisen at the Balmain Coal mine, a mine that is controlled and worked by the miners themselves. Finding…

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Open Column the Farmers and the Coal Miners (To the Editor.)

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 3

Dear Sir,— With your permission I would like to ask a few pertinent questions. Why have not the farmers raised a…

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Gold Near Armidale

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 2

An important mining discovery involving gold and other valuable ores is reported to have been made in the vicinity or George's Creek, close to the…

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Werris Creek Coal Strike

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 2

Werris Creek coal strike has been settled, and the miners will go back to work to-day. Three shifts used to be worked. Oneof these has now been…

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The Coal Trouble. Premier's Threat

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 4

The Premier, Mr. Bavin, in a speech at Wahroonga on Thursday night, indicated the possibility of the withdrawal of the offer of the Government to…

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Senator Lynch Coal Situation Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 1

Senator Lynch, discussing the 'coal situation, expressed his opinion that the Government made a blunder when it failed to back up the responsible…

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Late Telegrams the Coal Trouble. "Black" Bans to Be Lifted. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 2

It is understood that the Miners' Central Council will to-morrow decide to lift all "black" bans on the Northern coalfields…

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Rothbury Coal

Manilla Express · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 1

Another train load of coal [?] prising 37 trucks left Rothb[?]y for. Newcastle. The train arrived without accident [?]…

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The Coal Trouble

Manilla Express · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 2

There are signs that the coal trike has begun to fade out. The miners resumed work at [?]illfield (Greta) on Monday…

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Gold Discovery Near Old Mine

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 6

Four men are reported to have struck a rich gold reef near St. Armand (Vic.) Working on virgin ground in the…

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Coal Conference. Mine Owners' Demand. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 2

It is understood that the mine owners, at a conference with the Premier (Mr. Bavin) Insisted Hint the miners shall make some sacrifice to enable the…

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