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Northern Rivers · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

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King Coal

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 4

ALL is not well with the coal industry. The fact that coal can be hauled 12,000 miles and then sold in Australia at a lower…

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"Not Our Move" Official's Opinion the Miners' Side Coal Industry Crisis SYDNEY

Northern Star · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 5

Mr. D. Rees, president of the Miners' Federation, when asked as to the position this morning replied, "It is not our move…

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Coalfields' Crisis Miners Ask for Commission

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Miners' Federation has asked the Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, to appoint a commission of inquiry into the coal industry. In…

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Coalfields' Crisis Miners Ask for Commission

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Miners' Federation has asked the Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, to appoint a commission of inquiry into the coal industry. In…

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Gold for America London

Northern Star · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 5

Bullion valued at £1,000,000 has been shipped to America. It was taken from the Bank of England to Paddington station in motor lorries…

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S.A. Railway Coal Adelaide

Northern Star · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 2

The Premier (Mr. Butler) refused to comment on the coal position in New South Wales arising out of the failure of negotiations with Mr…

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Coal Position Miners Want Inquiry SYDNEY

Northern Star · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 8

The Miners' Federation has asked the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) to appoint a commission of inquiry into the coal industry. In a letter to Mr…

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Matter for State Miners Seek Inquiry

Tweed Daily · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 5

CANBERRA, Friday.--The secretary of the Coalminers Federation (Mr. D. Bees), telegraphed Mr. Bruce (Prime Minister) contending that the…

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£1,000,000 Gold Shipment

Tweed Daily · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 2

LONDON, Thursday:--Bullion valued at £1,000,000 has been shipped to America. It was taken from Padding on station in a motor lorry and…

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Coal Proposals Strong Exception Mr. Bavin's Attack on Labor "Wages Cut Obsession"

Tweed Daily · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday:--Mr. Hamilton Knight, Labor member for Lithgow, takes strong exception, to Mr. Bavin's eastigation of Parliamentary Labor…

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Tyalgum Coal

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 2

"A saving of £300 yearly could be made if it were possible to use solely local coal at the electrical works," said Mr. T. E. Elynn, electrical…

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Tyalgum Coal

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 2

"A saving of £500 yearly could be made if it were possible to use society local coal at the electrical works," said Mr. T. E. Flynn, electrical…

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Son of Mine Scratched Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 4

Son of Mine was scratched in Melbourne at 1.37 this afternoon for the Australian and Sydney Cups…

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Distressed Miners Prince of Wales Tour

Tweed Daily · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 6

LONDON, Thursday,--The Prince of Wales' tour of the mining districts will occupy four days. His Royal Highness hopes he will see as much as…

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Tin Mining on Beach

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 2

Mr. Edward Glyun, one of the oldest and most experienced beach-combers of the north, shipped by the Orara last week for Sydney about 2cwt. of tin ore…

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Tin Mining on Beach

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 2

Mr. Edward Glynn, one of the oldest and most experienced bench-combers of the north, shipped by the Orara lust week for Sydney about 2cwt. of tin ore…

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Alluvial Gold Find Reported Near Coolangatta

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—Alluvial gold is reported to have been discovered in payble quantities at a place several miles from Coolangatta. the gold is located…

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Alluvial Gold Find Reported Near Coolangatta

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—Alluvial gold is reported to have been discovered in payable quantities at a place several miles from Coolangatta. The gold is located…

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Coal Industry Reduced Prices Necessary to Avoid Further Losses

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 3

The Premier (Mr. Bavin) on his return to Sydney from Melbourne on Friday, referred to the coal position. He said that unless the price of coal could…

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Coal Industry Reduced Prices Necessary to Avoid Further Losses

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 3

The Premier (Mr. Bavin) on his return to Sydney from Melbourne on Friday, referred to the coal position. He said that unless the price of coal could…

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