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Northern Rivers · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1928

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Moonem Scheme Development of Coal Bearing Areas

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 9 July 1928 · page 2

Mr. R. Welch was received a request from Mr.C.. Tye (Under Secretary for Public Works) Executive member of the Migration Agreement Executive…

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Coal Industry "Inquiry Should Be Made" Cessnock

Northern Star · Monday 9 July 1928 · page 4

Addressing a meeting of the coalfield branch of the One Big Union of Unemployed, Mr. Charlton, M.H.R., declared that no stone had been left…

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Soviet Gold Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 10 July 1928 · page 5

Mr. J. Ryan, acting delegate to the Pan-Pacific Secretariat, who was recently in Russia, said to-day that during his stay there, he saw nothing to…

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Nonsensical Stories. About Soviet Gold

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 10 July 1928 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.--Mr. J. Ryan, A.C.T.U. delegate to the pan-Pacific Secretariat, who was recently in Russia, said to-day that during his stay there…

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Huge Coal Field Newcastle of World Importance

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Speaking before the Geographical Society, Professor Griffith Taylor said: "Newcastle coalfield is of world importance. It…

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Telegraphic News. Coal From Newcastle. Heavy Fall in Exports

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 2

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.--During the past six months, there have been further heavy falls in coal exports from Newcastle…

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Coal Industry Crisis Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 12 July 1928 · page 7

Further heavy falls in coal exports from Newcastle are shown in the figures for the six months ended June 30. Mr. McDonald, chairman of the…

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To Work in Mines. Lord Stonehaven's Son

Tweed Daily · Thursday 12 July 1928 · page 3

MONTREAL, Tuesday.--The Hon. Ian Baird, the 19 years-old son of the Governor-General of Australia (Lord Stonehaven). who is a…

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Mine Accident Inquiry Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 6

As a sequel to a recent accident at the Yale of Clywdd Colliery, No. 2, when three men were injured, an inquiry was held at Lithgow Court…

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Gross Neglect Caused Mining Accident Court's Finding

Tweed Daily · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday.--As a sequel to the recent accident at the Vale of Clwydd Colliery, No. 2, when three men were injured, an inquiry was held…

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The Difference. Coal in England 13s 6d—N.S.W. OVER £2

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 3

"The news that South Australia is buying coal from Britain, because it can be landed cheaper. than New South Wales coal, is being freely commented on in…

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Coal Crisis. S.A. Purchases in Britain

Tweed Daily · Saturday 14 July 1928 · page 4

ADELAIDE, Friday:--Speaking at Norwood, Premier Butler stated that though the South Australian Government had purchased one cargo of coal…

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Mty. Morgan Gold Mine Brisbane

Northern Star · Monday 16 July 1928 · page 7

It was announced at Rockhampton on Saturday that a southern group of financiers and mining men had secured an option over Mt. Morgan gold mine,…

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Mount Morgan Mine Southern Group Secures Option

Tweed Daily · Monday 16 July 1928 · page 3

BRISBANE, Sunday:--It was announced at Rockhampton on Saturday that a southern group of financiers and mining men had secured an option over…

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New Guinea Gold. Impressive Figures

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 17 July 1928 · page 3

The quarterly report of the Warden at Rabaul for the first three months of the year makes interesting reading. The report occupies over a page in the…

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Why Coal Is Dear. the Facts

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 17 July 1928 · page 1

"Wild language and reckless charges will not help, the coal industry in this hour of crisis, nor will it do anything to assist the miners," said the…

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Lady Doctor Objection by Miners Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 17 July 1928 · page 5

The Richmond Main Miners' Lodge having protested, the Kurri Kurri district hospital board has decided not to allow Dr. May Harris to visit the…

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Of No Avail Conference on Coal Trouble Colliery Chairman's Pessimism

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 18 July 1928 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Referring to Mr. Baddley's suggestion of a conference representing the Commonwealth and State Governments, the coal owners…

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Cheaper Coal for Railways

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 18 July 1928 · page 2

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.--Quotations for the supply of coal to the Railway Commissioners indicates that a split has developed in the ranks of the coal…

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Coal Owners Split. Tenders for Railway Supplies

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 18 July 1928 · page 3

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.--Quotations for the supply of coal to the Railway Commissioners indicate a split has developed in the ranks of the Coal…

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