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Northern Rivers · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

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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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Mine of Death Hoodoo in the Rockies

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 5

"Not the lost Lemon mine," he said. "I'm a prospector, and I hope some day to strike it rich. Quartz or placer, it makes no difference. But I'm not…

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Mine of Death Hoodoo in the Rockies

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 5

"Not the lost Lemon mine,' he said. "I'm a prospector, and I hope Some day to strike it rich. Quartz or placer, it makes no difference. But I'm not…

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Coal Industry. Safety Men to Carry On

Tweed Daily · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 2

SYDNEY. Thursday.--At a meeting of combined mining unions to-day, it was decided not to withdraw the safety men from the mines. Pending further…

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Mining in Britain Improving Conditions London

Northern Star · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 5

A joint report is officially issued of yesterday's interview between the Prime Minister, who was accompanied by other Ministers, and the executive…

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Another Coal Mine Closes. 125 Men Affected

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.--One hundred and twenty-five out of two hundred employees at the Cardiff Borehole mine, one of the largest of the Northern…

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Equal Blame in Coal Trouble Goulburn

Northern Star · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 4

Mr. M. F. Morton, M.L.A. (Nat.), speaking in his electorate in reference to the coal trouble, said it would be better if Mr. Bavin would leave the…

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Coal Workers Prepared to Resume Under Present Award SYDNEY

Northern Star · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 9

The unions whose members are engaged in the coal mining industry are preparing for a long struggle. The men who have been dismissed have…

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Coal Crisis Long Struggle Affected Unions Preparing Other Work Banned

Tweed Daily · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—The unions whose members are engaged in the coal industry are preparing for a long struggle. The men who have been…

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Copper Mining Industry

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 2

As is well known to all these interested in mining, the copper industry has for many years past been under a cloud owing to the relatively low price…

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Copper Mining Industry

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 2

As is well known to all those interested in mining, the copper industry lina for many years past been under a cloud owing to the relatively low price…

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Coal Deadlock No Loophole for Negotiations

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.—Officials of the Sydney Trades Hall, Referring to a statement by Mr. McDonald, that he will have nothing further to do with…

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Coal Deadlock No Loophole for Negotiations

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.—Officials of the Sydney Trades Hall, referring to a statement by Mr. McDonald, that he will have nothing further to do with…

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Coal Trouble Idle Colliers SYDNEY

Northern Star · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 6

Owing to the coal trouble the colliers Dilga, Dilkera, Arkabar, Junee and Kooringa are to be paid off on arrival at Sydney…

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Miners United Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 5

Sydney Trades Hall officials state that any attempt by the colliery owners to negotiate directly with the miners would be resisted. They also expressed…

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Coal Crisis Men Will Not Negotiate ? Except Through Leaders

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—Sydney Trades Hall officials state that any attempt by the colliery owners to negotiate directly with the miners will be…

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Incident in Parliament Member Refuses to Resume Seat Mr. Bruce and the Miners [?]Canberra

Northern Star · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 6

Mr. James (Labour) was not amenable to an order from the Speaker at the beginning of the sitting in Parliament to-day, and was warned by…

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Coal Trouble Premier to Investigate Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 9

The Premier, replying to Mr. Connell (Labour), in the Legislative Assembly to-day, said he proposed very shortly to approach coal owners and…

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Giant Air Liner. New Guinea Gold Transport

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—A New Guinea gold mining syndicate has bought one of the fastest and one of the most Powerful Imperial Airways liners to…

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In the Assembly Hospital Bill Passed Coal Industry

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. F. Burke (Labor), asked the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Thorby) whether he had…

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