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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

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Gold at Temora

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 15 July 1929 · page 6

What promises to be a payable gold discovery has been made recently at South Comhaning, about fifteen miles from Temora, in comparative virgin…

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Mining Warden's Court

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 July 1929 · page 2

AT the Mining Warden's Court on Friday, Albert Beggs applied for authority to enter two acres on the property of Thos. Knowles, to search…

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Tragic Death Harry Myers Killed Won Dubbo Gold Helmet

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 15 July 1929 · page 1

Harry Myers (19), the well known Orange motor cyclist, met his death in tragic, fashion near Hazelbrook on Friday afternoon…

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The Magic of Gold Western Australian Centenary

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 18 July 1929 · page 10

It may be truly said that the discovery of gold in Western Australia was responsible for the wonderful progress make in the Western State…

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All Out Policy Coal Crisis Possible Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 19 July 1929 · page 1

It is considered by competent judges that it is quite possible that the result of the breaking down of the Coal Conference, the Federal Engineers and…

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At Dead End Coal Conference Fails All Negotiations Cease Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 19 July 1929 · page 1

The conference, arranged by the Coal Commission between the Mining Industry Unions and the Coal Proprietors, has failed…

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Mine Owners Solid White-anting Whispers Denied Newcastle

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 July 1929 · page 1

Rumours in Newcastle to the effect that certain of the smaller associated colliery owners are willing to treat independently with the Unions, for…

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Coal Commission Adjorn[?] Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 July 1929 · page 8

When the Coal Commission [?]sumed this morning, Mr. Shand, [?] expressed sorrow at the sudden d[?] yesterday, of Mr. Schrader, w[?]…

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The Coal Commission Accountant's Admission Offer From Combined Unions Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 1

In view of the evidence given, before the Coal Commission, by A. E. Barton, a well-known public accountant, to the effect that he made no investigation of…

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The Coal Mine Trouble Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 July 1929 · page 2

The General President and General Secretary of the Combined Mining Unions' Council characterised the reply of Mr. Buttenshaw to their…

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Characterised As Evasion Re-opening the Mines Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 29 July 1929 · page 1

The president and general secretary of the combined Mining Unions Council characterised the reply of Acting Premier Buttenshow to their demand to…

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Coal King Still Ac[?] Sydney, T[?]

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 August 1929 · page 10

The report that John [?] millionaire coal owner was [?]ical condition, suffering [?] stroke, was officially de[?]…

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£2,000,000 in Wages Lost Through Strikes by Timber and Mine Workers Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 1 August 1929 · page 1
Also in Western Age

Two million pounds in wages have been lost by the workers throughout the State areas as a result of the Timber Workers' strike and stoppages on…

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Miners Defiant Negotiations Not Needed Newcastle

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 13 August 1929 · page 1

The delegates of the Combined Mining Committee have rejected a motion that negotiations be re-opened with the owners to ascertain the bedrock terms…

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The Coal Commission

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 August 1929 · page 2

It is understood that the Coal Commissions' report, dealing with the colliery profits for 1927, will be presented to the Government…

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Coal Profits Report Now Ready Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 19 August 1929 · page 1

It is understood that the Coal Commission's report dealing with colliery profits for 1927 will be presented to the Government within a few days…

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[?]OTBALL [?]day's Games. [?]mine Easily [?] Defeated. [?] Stores Cup [?] Regained

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 August 1929 · page 3

[?] the that the ill-luck [?] representative [?] accidents and sickness [?] ranks, they have had…

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Worth Marking First Gold Lease YIELDED £170,000,000

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 19 August 1929 · page 1

At Bullfinch on Saturday the Premier unveiled a table on the first lease pegged out on the Eastern goldfields, which led eventually to…

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W.A.'s First Gold Lease Perth (W.A.)

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 August 1929 · page 2

At Bullfinch, West Australia, on Saturday, the State Premier unveiled a tablet on the first lease pegged out on the Eastern…

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