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Northern Rivers · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1928

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Conciliation Policy Favored by Miners

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 20 June 1928 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Inter-­state Convention of the Miners' Federation decided that its policy should be one of conciliation in matters dealing…

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Local Interest Pretty Gully Mining

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 20 June 1928 · page 2

It is reported that Nugent and Sons have struk very rich stone— up to 50 ounces to the ton—at Pretty Gully, on the south level at 70 feet. The mine…

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New Guinea Gold. £200 a Ton Freight

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 20 June 1928 · page 7

"Exhorbitant freight is crippling the New Guinea goldfields," said Mr. W. H. Corbould, who arrived by the Montoro in Sydney recently…

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Metal Mining Industry Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 21 June 1928 · page 9

The hearing commenced before the Industrial Commission of Reference by the chairman of the Metaliferious Miners, etc., General State Conciliation…

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A Round of Farewells to Rev. S. I. and Mrs. Nash. Gifts of Notes and Gold

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 21 June 1928 · page 2

Farewell has followed on farewell to Rev. S. I. and Mrs. Nash during the last fortnight, the big function in the Empire Hall on Monday night forming…

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Council Coal Contracts Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 8

The Premier (Mr. Bavin) said that the Government has not been approached by the Civic Commissioners to institute an inquiry regarding the coal deals…

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The Right to Strike. Miners' Decision

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 2

Sydney, Frday. -- The interstate conference of the Miners' Federation decided that the Central governing council of the organisation was the…

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Sanctioning Strikes. Miners' Decision

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 23 June 1928 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.--The Inter-State Conference of the Miners' Federation has decided that the Central Council of the organisation was the only body…

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Ascot Gold Cup London

Northern Star · Saturday 23 June 1928 · page 9

The Aacot Gold Cup, 2½ miles, was run at Ascot to-day and resulted:- Invershin (100 to 8) 1, Finglas (evens) 2, Cinqasept (25 to 1) 3. Ten started…

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Gold Snap

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 25 June 1928 · page 2

Particularly bleak weather is being experienced throughout the district, and pastures are being regularly covered by heavy frosts. This morning the…

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Coal By-products. German Exploitation

Tweed Daily · Monday 25 June 1928 · page 6

The Ruhr Chemical Corporation, says a recent Berlin message, which has the support of twenty-seven coal and iron companies in the Ruhr, has been or…

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Controlling Body of Miners Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 25 June 1928 · page 8

The interstate conference of the Miners' Federation decided that the central governing council of the organisaton was the only body competent…

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Memories of Old Goldfields. Lionsvelle and Solferino

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 26 June 1928 · page 2

Mention was made in our correspondence column the other day of the old and almost forgotten Calliope gold dig. gings in Queensland—once a populous…

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Closing Down Sydney Collieries Result Op Miners' Tactics

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 4

A tragic story of industrial failure was related recently when it was announced that the Sydney Collieries, Ltd., would go into voluntary…

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Almost Forgotten Old North Coast Goldfields Lionsville and Solferino

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 4

Mention was made in our correspondence column the other day of the old and almost forgotten Calliope gold dig[?] in Queensland— once a populous…

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Excess Prices City Council Coal Commissioners Investigating

Tweed Daily · Thursday 28 June 1928 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--When the City Commissioners took office they were threatened with what was virtually a withdrawal of coal…

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Moonem Coal

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 2

Mr. Farrier, officer-in-charge of the boring plant, is now in the district arranging for the transportation and erection of the plant which is to test…

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Coal By-products German Exploitation

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 3

The Ruhr Chemical Corporation, says a recent Berlin message, which has the support of twenty-seven coal and iron companies in the Rhur, has been…

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Coal Distillation. Advantages for Australia. LONDON, Tuesday.--

Tweed Daily · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 4

At meeting of the shareholders of the Sensible Heat Ltd., at which it was claimed that the first coal distillation plant gave gratifying results, the…

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Coal From London Cheaper Than at Newcastle

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 29 June 1928 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday.—The South Australian Premier says that the overincreasing coat. of coal is causing his government cone[?] Unless some…

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