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Northern Rivers · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

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Mineral Yield £3,160,254 Decrease Great Falling Off in Coal Output

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 4

The value of the metals and minerals won in New South Wales last year was £15,887,158, a decrease of £3,160,254 compared with 1927…

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Coal Trouble. Unprofitable Mines

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 5 March 1929 · page 2

Sydney, Tuesday. -- It is understood that the northern colliery pro proprietors do not intend to make any further move for the present…

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Balmain Colliery Idle Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 5 March 1929 · page 7

Balmain Colliery wag idle to-day as the result, it is understood, of trouble between certain firemen at the mine. A colliery conference will be held in…

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Queensland Mining Commission to Investigate Brisbane

Northern Star · Tuesday 5 March 1929 · page 5

The Premier. Mr. W. McCormack, announced to-day that the Royal Commission to make exhaustive inquiries into the mining industry in…

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Coal Trouble Cost of Food Relief Developments at Aberdabe Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 5 March 1929 · page 7

In the event of the coal trouble lasting for any length of time it is expected that the cost of food relief will amount to more than £20,000 a…

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£20,000 a Week Food Relief Ranks of Workless Swelled. Coal Deadlock

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 5 March 1929 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.—In the event of the coal trouble lasting for any length of time, it is expected the cost of food relief will amount to…

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Free Labor Not Likely in Coal Mines

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Reports to the effect that the Northern Coalowncrs are contemplating engaging free labor is not regarded seriously,…

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Free Labor Not Likely in Coal Mines

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Reports to the effect that the Northern Coalowners are contemplating engaging free labor is not regarded seriously,…

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No Work. at Northern Collieries

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--It is understood that the Northern Colliery proprietors do not intend to make any further move for the present. They contend that it…

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Miners' Request Supported

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday:--The State Council of the Engine Drivers and Firemens' Association adopted the reply of the' mining industry unions'…

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The Collieries Owners Stand Firm NEWCASTLE

Northern Star · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 5

It was stated definitely in New castle last night that for the present, at any rate, the interests controlling many of the mines which were closed…

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No Further Move Mine Owners' Policy

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 2

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.--It was stated definitely in Newcastle last night that present at any rate,the interests controlling many…

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Coal Crisis Assembly Debate Baddeley Attacks Government Premier Hands It Back

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday:--The coal crisis was debated in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, when the deputy leader, of the…

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Coal Crisis Assembly Discussion Mr. Baddeley's Censure Wants Royal Commission Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 7

The coal crisis was debated in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon when the deputy leader of the Opposition, Mr…

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Mr. Bruce's Scheme. Miners Thoroughly Understand

Tweed Daily · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday.-- The conference of mining unions to-day drafted a reply to Mr. Bruce (Prime Minister) stating the unions thoroughly…

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Geelong Gold Cup Melbourne

Northern Star · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 4

Geelong Gold Cup was run to-day and resulted: Sea Pilot 1, Prince Don 2, Sailing Home 3. Winner 5 to 1…

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Coal Dispute Proposal Unacceptable Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 8

A conference of the mining unions to-day drafted a reply to Mr. Bruce stating that the unions thoroughly understood his proposal about…

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Coal Trouble No Free Labour. SYDNEY

Northern Star · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 8

Some of the mineowners in the northern district contemplated reorganising their staffs with a view to more economical working. Owing to…

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Federal Coal Bounty Victoria's Attitude Melbourne

Northern Star · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 8

Replying to a deputation from the Victorian Chamber of Mines to-day, the Premier, Sir William McPherson, said that in his opinion any move to…

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Coal Crisis Re-organise Staffs More Economical Working Over-staffing Alleged

Tweed Daily · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday.-- Some mine Owners in the northern districts contemplate reorganising their staffs with a view to more economical working…

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