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Northern Rivers · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

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Coal Crisis Dismissal Ot Miners Re-employment at Lower Wages Unconfirmed Report

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 3

NEWCASTLE, Monday.—It was reported to-day that arrangements had been made to dismiss miners at the week-end. The report stated…

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Coal Lorry Attacked Adelaide

Northern Star · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 7

When a motor lorry with a ton of coal on its way to Lloyd's timber mills at Port Adelaide to-day stopped, 100 men rushed it and capsized it…

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Gloomy Prospects Big Coal Strike Looming

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 2

Sydney, Tuesday. -- In the event of the northern mine owners giving the mines 14 days' notice between 11,000. and 12,000. men…

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Miners to Go Rumour in Newcastle Newcastle

Northern Star · Tuesday 12 February 1929 · page 7

It was reported to-day that arrangements had been made to dismiss miners at the week-end. The report stated that the proprietors would then…

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Coming to Head Fortnight's Notice? Coal Mining Stagnation Northern Fields

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday--Although not officially announced, it is generally expected that on Friday next the northern miners will receive a fortnight's…

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Under Unionist Control Strike at Balmain Colliery

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A strike, occurred at the Balmain coal mine, which is controlled by members of the Miners' Federation. The union…

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Under Unionist Control Strike at Balmain Colliery

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday,—A strike has occurred at the Balmain coal mine, which is controlled by members of the Miners Federation. The union…

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Coal Crisis Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 13 February 1929 · page 9

Although not officially announced, it is generally accepted that on Friday next the northern miners will receive a fortnight's notice. It is estimated…

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Miners' Notices State Coal Crisis Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 7

The executive of the Miners' Federation has not yet received any notification from the Northern Collieries' Association as to its intention to issue…

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Support From Miners

Tweed Daily · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--The disputes committee of the Trades and Labor Council announced tonight that the Miner's Federation had donated £250…

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Donation From Miners Stdney

Northern Star · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 6

The disputes committee of 'the Trades and, Labour Council announced to-night that the Miners' Federation has donated £250 towards the fund…

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Notice to Miners Nothing Official Yet

Tweed Daily · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--The excutive of the Miners' Federation has not yet received any notification from the Northern Collieries Association as…

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Of Short Duration Strike at Union Mine Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 6

A strike has occurred at the Balmain coal mine, which is controlled by members of the Miners' Federation. The union management introduced a…

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Coal Crisis Further Steps "To Try to Save Position Cabinet's Effort

Tweed Daily · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday .-- Cabinet today discussed the position of the N. S. W. coal fields, but did not arrive at any definite decision…

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Miners Given Notice. Beginning of Big Struggle

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 4

Sydney, Friday.--Miners employed at the Bellbird Colliery, Cessnock, have received 14 days' notice, of dismissal…

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"Wasting Time" The Coal Situation SYDNEY

Northern Star · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 7

Mr. McDonald, chairman of the Northern Colliery Owners' Association, referring to the deputation which is to wait upon the Prime Minister,…

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Coal Industry Crisis Waste of Time Alleged

Tweed Daily · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday.--Mr. McDonald, Chairman of the Northern Colliery Owners Association, referring to the deputation which is to wait on the…

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Premier's Interest Rehabilitation of Coal Industry Still Prepared to Discuss Scheme

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Premier, Mr. Bavin, referring to the Government's proposals with regard to the coal industry, said to-day that up to the present…

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Premier's Interest Rehabilitation of Coal Industry Still Prepared to Discuss Scheme

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Premier, Mr. Bavin, referring to the Government's proposals with regard to the coal industry, said to-day that up to the present…

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Coal Crisis Miners' Request For full Inquiry Mr. Bruce's Reply CANBERRA

Northern Star · Saturday 16 February 1929 · page 9

In an endeavour to convince the Prime Minister of the necessity for appointing a commission to inquire into the coal industry,…

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