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Northern Rivers · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

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Getting Anxious Mr. Bavin and Coal Position SYDNEY

Northern Star · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 6

The Premier (Mr. Bavin) said tonight that while in Melbourne he was informed by the Premier (Sir William McPherson) that the Victorian…

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Coal Industry More Trade Losses If Price Not Lowered Victorian Business

Tweed Daily · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 3

SYDNEY, Saturday. --The Premier (Mr. Bavin) on his return from Melbourne yesterday, referred to the coal position. He said…

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Tyalgum Coal Mine

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 1

The coal mine at Tyalgum has again started operating, says the "Tweed Daily." A syndicate of three--Messrs Barret, Hughes and…

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Buried Under Coal Miners' Narrow Escape Newcastle

Northern Star · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 8

William Hetherington (41), Patrick Clements (34), James Williams (46) and Alexander Penman (47), miners, employed in Pelaw Main Colliery, had…

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Miners Buried by Fall of Coal Speedy Rescue by Comrades No Serious Injury

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 3

NEWCASTLE, Monday. —Four miners had a narrow escape from death or serious injury when they were buried beneath a quantity of…

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NEWCASTLE. The Coal Question

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 2

Sydney, Tuesday.--According to Mr. Hoare, president of the northern branch of the Miners' Federation, certain mine owners on the Newcastle…

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Coal for Railways Adelaide

Northern Star · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 3

Having received a letter from Mr. Bavin seeking an extension of time for the South Australian coal tenders, the Premier (Mr. Butler) on…

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Black Outlook Coal Contracts Eleventh Hour Effort to Avert Catastrophe Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 7

Tenders for the South Australian Government's contract for 800,000 tons of coal will close next Thursday. Should the contract be lost to New…

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The Last Straw Impending Losses To N. S. W. Coal Industry £2,238,146 INVOLVED

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 29 January 1929 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday. —Tenders for the South Australia Government's contract for 800,000 tons of coal close next Thursday. Should…

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Coal Industry Crisis

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 2

The fate of the New South Wales coal industry is in the balance, and events during the next few days might necessitate the closing down of a…

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Mining Accident

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 2

Four miners had a narrow escape from death or serious injury when they were buried beneath a quantity of coal which fell on them. Other miners,…

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Coal at 155. Offer to Governments

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 2

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.--According to Mr. Hoare, president of the Northern branch of the Miners' Federation, certain mine owners on the Newcastle…

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Accident in Mine. Man Killed--Seven Injured

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 2

KALGORLIE, Tuesdsy.--An ore skip containing eight men was being raised from 1,650 feet to the 350 level at the Great Boulder mine yesterday,…

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Coal Crisis Appalling Drift of Trade Coalowners Will Make Overtures

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Mr C. McDonald, chairman of the Northern—Colliery Proprietors' Association, on his arrival here from Adelaide, said…

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Coal Crisis Appalling Drift of Trade Coalowners Will Make Overtures

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Mr. C. McDonald, chairman of Northern Colliery Proprietors' Association, on his arrival here from Adelaide, said…

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Coal Crisis Prices Lowered South Australian Contracts Mr. Hoare's Assertion

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--Mr. Hoare (president of the northern branch of the Miners' Federation) claims there are mine owners on the Newcastle…

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Cheap Coal Alleged Offer Mr. Hoare's Statement Particulars Refused Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 7

Mr. T. Hoare, president of the northern branch of the Miners' Federation, claims that there are mine-owners on the Newcastle…

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Secret Tour Among Poor Miners Prince to See Homes All Convention Dropped London

Northern Star · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 7

The Prince of Wales left for Newcastle to-night. After breakfast to-morrow he begins the most remarkable tour ever undertaken…

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Prince of Wales Remarkable Tour Distressed Mining Districts Simplicity Keynote

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 30 January 1929 · page 3

LONDON, Monday.--The Prince of Wales left for Newcastle tonight. After breakfast to-morrow begins the most remarkable tour…

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DISTRESS English Miners Royal Visit Poignant Experience

Tweed Daily · Thursday 31 January 1929 · page 3

The terrible distress of the unemployed miners and their families in the north of England has been brought home sharply to…

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