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Northern Rivers · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1925

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Hillgrove Mines Re-opening

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 1 July 1925 · page 2

A company is being formed in Armidale to re-open the Hillgrove mines. Under the control of the proposed company will, it is said,…

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Miners' Claims Considered Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 July 1925 · page 5

A compulsory, conference of representstives of mine owners and men throughout Australia was held to-day to consider the men's claims, which include a six-hour day…

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The Coalfields. Nearly 2000 Miners Idle

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 1 July 1925 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Nearly 2000 miners are unemployed in the northern coalfields. The cause is attributed to the slackness of trade which has been…

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So Near, Yet So Far. Minsters Who Missed Gold Passes. Lang's Lucky Nine

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 1 July 1925 · page 3

The Labor party's winning of extra[?] at Goulburn and Newcastle cur[?] affi[?]ted the [?] members [?] have in the gold passes…

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Coal Miners Idle

Tweed Daily · Thursday 2 July 1925 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--It is stated that about 2000 miners are now idle in the northern coalfields, due, it is said, to the slackness of trade which…

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Mine Rescue Stations

Tweed Daily · Thursday 2 July 1925 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--Speaking, at a Labour re-union at Adamstown Mr. Baddeley (Minister for Mines), stated that arrangements had been made for…

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OVER 2000 Miners Idle Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 2 July 1925 · page 5

It is stated about 2000 miners are now idle in the northern coalfields, due, it is said, to the slackness of trade which has been brought about owing to a failing coal…

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Gold Mining at Drake

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 2

The gold allow at Drake is showing from 3oz to 20ozs to the ton. The shaft is now down 20 feet, and the reef continues to look free and carries good…

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For the Safety of Miners

Tweed Daily · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday.--The Minister for Mines (Mr. Baddeley) said, to-day that a bill was being prepared to make it mandatory that the coal…

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Rescue Stations in Mines Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 5

The Minister for Mines (Mr. J. M. Baddeley) said to-day a bill was being prepared to make it mandatory that coal owners of New South Wales provide rescue stations at…

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The World's Coal

Tweed Daily · Saturday 4 July 1925 · page 2

The United States geological survey estimates that the World's total production of all coal in 1924 Was approximately 1350 millions metric tons,…

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Gold at Drake

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 4 July 1925 · page 2

The gold show at Drake is showing from 3oz. to 20oz. to the ton. The shaft is now down 20 feet, and the reef continues to look free, and carries good…

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The World's Coal

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 6 July 1925 · page 4

The United States geographical survey estimates that the world's total production of all cent in 1924 was approximately 1350 million metric tons, or five…

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Miners Reject Proposals (Reuter.) LONDON

Northern Star · Monday 6 July 1925 · page 5

The miners' delegate conference has decided to resist the coalowners' proposals of a revision in wages and conditions, and to urge districts not to depart from the…

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England's Biggest Coal Strike

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 7 July 1925 · page 6

LONDON, Saturday.--The British miners, are hopeful of help from other great unions in resisting the coal owners' proposals…

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Russian Gold. Influence in China. Unmistakable Signs of "Red" Influence

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 8 July 1925 · page 4

Russian Gold is paying for the pre-sent Chinese turmoil, and the doctrines of Bolshevism are being openly [?] by its disciples, who, emulating…

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Safe Working of Mines

Tweed Daily · Thursday 9 July 1925 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Royal Commission of Enquiry into the safe working of mines held a preliminary meeting to-day. Mr. Justice Edmunds…

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Seven Hour Day for Miners Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 9 July 1925 · page 5

Speaking before Mr. C. Hibble, chairman of the Coal Tribunal, to-day, Mr. Willis, late secretary of the Miners' Federation, said the miners claimed that in comparison with…

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Safety of Coal Mines Royal Commission Sits Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 10 July 1925 · page 5

The first sitting of the Royal Commission, which was recently appointed to inquire into the safety of coal mines, was held in Sydney to-day…

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Coal Mines Commission Commences Sittings. To Search the World for Evidence

Tweed Daily · Friday 10 July 1925 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The first sitting of the Royal Commission which was recently appointed to inquire into the safety of coal mines, was held in Sydney…

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