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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 5 of 9

The Coal Position

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 20 March 1930 · page 2

A further attempt, made last week, to bring about a settlement of the coal trouble failed—Just as all previous attempts had failed. The proprietors…

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Chained to the Plough. Appeal to Farmers. Labour's Mine Joke. Canberra. 17/3/30

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 20 March 1930 · page 4

"Produce more," shouts the Federal Labour Government to the farmers. "Loaf more," it whispers to the coal miners who have been idle for twelve…

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Mining Leases. Allegations Disbelieved. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 24 March 1930 · page 2

Further allegations, involving Federal Ministers concerning the mining leases in New Guinea, were made by Mr. S. Williams, formerly Labor candidate for…

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Mining Ordinances Causes Trouble in Labor League Quarters Theodore and Anstey Exonerated. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 March 1930 · page 1

Three Federal Ministers, Messrs. Theodore, Anstey, and Beasley were completely exonerated last night by the Surry Hills Labor League on the…

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Coal Trouble

Manilla Express · Tuesday 25 March 1930 · page 2

Things have got to such a stage on the Northern fields that the pit ponies have been brought in from their pastures and are…

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Late Telegrams Advice to Coal Miners. to Resume Work. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 27 March 1930 · page 2

The President of the Enginedrivers' and Firemen's Association, speaking at the annual conference, sal£ that the coal miners would be well advised to…

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On Award Rates! Mines to Re-open. Militants Weaker

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 March 1930 · page 7

There were several developments in connection with the coal, trouble last night. It was announced that the engine drivers…

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Compromise Denied Miners to Confer with Mr. Scullin. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 March 1930 · page 1

Representatives of the Northern Colliery Association will confer with the Miners' delegates in Sydney on Saturday morning…

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Attack on Coroner. Hilldale Colliery Accident

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 31 March 1930 · page 1

Replying in the Legislative Assembly to Mr. Baddcley. who alleged that the coroner who inquired into the death of a miner at the Hilldale colliery, near…

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The Mines Nearing Settlement May Re-open on 7th April SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 31 March 1930 · page 1

A message from Cessnock states that provided the Miners' Convention and an aggregate…

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Firemen Criticise Attitude of Miners

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 April 1930 · page 1

The Executives of the Federated Enginedrivers and Firemens' Association carried a resolution strongly criticising the attitude of the miners'…

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To-day. Miners' Compr[?] Newcastle

North West Champion · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 4

It was reported [?] a move will likely [?] the Miners' Centre [?] and place before it [?]…

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Free Labor to Operate Mines Sydney, Thursday"

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 1

It was reported in Sydney last night that the coalowners will attempt to man the mines with free labor at an early date…

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The Coal Trouble. Return to Work Recommended. Newcastle

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 7

It was stated on reliable authority at Newcastle last night that a move might be made to bring the miners control council together and place before it a…

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Good Gold

Manilla Express · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 1

A new strike has been made, in the Drake, area It is said that one reef will run to three ounces per ten Good alluvial…

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Coal Oil Project

Manilla Express · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 1

The Standard Oil Company has interviewed Mr. Fenton, Australia's Minister for Customs, regarding a subsidy if the…

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Latest Cables Explosion in Mine. Seventeen Killed. Tecoma, (Was.)

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 2

A terrific gas explosion, 500 feet underground in a coal mine, killed 17 miners. About half of the bodies were…

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Gold Find? Report From Kalgoorlie Perth

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 1

Less man a fortnight ago, shares in the Kimberley Oil Options Limited could be had for threepence Yesterday they touched 10/-…

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To-day's Wires. Edjudina Gold Find. Shares Rise. PERTH

North West Champion · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 4

Less than a fortnight ago shares in Kimberley Oil Options could be had for 3d., but yesterday they touched 10/-. The sudden rise is due to…

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Coal Trouble

Manilla Express · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 2

The executive officers of the Federated Engineers and Firemen's Association have signed a statement recommending…

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