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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

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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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Coal Strike Continues Unionites Dissatisfied Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 September 1929 · page 1

Mr. J. Hastic, Federal President of the Einginedrivers and Firemen's Association, will leave for Melbourne to-night to explain to other Federal…

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The Coal Inquiry End in Sight Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 September 1929 · page 1

Premier Bavin has refused a request from the Mining Federation for a contribution of £500 towards its expenses in connection with the Royal…

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The Coal Trou[?] Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 September 1929 · page 10

Picketing is to be resum[?] northern coalfields at the [?] the present week…

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Gilgandra Gold Discovery. Opinion of Practical Miner

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 5 September 1929 · page 5

A party of mining speculators arrived at Gilgandra early in the week, accompanied by Mr. W. Lyons, of Euchareena, a practical and…

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C.W.A. Blue and Gold Ball. Wonderful Social Success

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 September 1929 · page 10

THE Country Women's Association "Blue and Gold" ball, which was hold in the Empire Hall last night, under the auspices of the members…

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The Coal Strike Bishop's Plea for Peace Wollongong

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 1

Bishop Darey Irvine, in an address at Wollongong, referred to the present coal dispute. At present, he said, no lead was being given towards settlement. It…

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What Our Farmers Think. Opinions Expressed at Saturday's Meeting. the Recent Conference—wheat Pool—railway Matters—organising—that Bank Order System—bad Roads—narro—mine—collie Railway—and Many Other Matters Discussed Mr. Thorby Invited To Address Narromine F and S.A

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 6 September 1929 · page 8

Narromine farmers met at the Court House Hotel on Saturday last and many matters of importance were discussed. The President, Mr. Tom Shearwood, occupid the chair, and others present were, Messrs K. Jones, C. Jefferys, T. Tomlius, E. Wilson, H…

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The Coal Industry. Cessnock

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 September 1929 · page 2

Speaking at Cessnock yesterday, the Rev. Owen Evans said a large number of workers in the coal mining industry believed a compromise…

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Action Pending Against the Coal King Newcastle

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 September 1929 · page 1

There is a possibility that certain employees of the Richmond Main and Pelaw Main collieries may take action against John Brown for alleged lockout…

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A Boss Cockie Explains Co-operative Societies, Compulsory Pools, and Gold-watch Stunts Compared (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 12

DOORIN' my time I've seen a lot o' jokes put up on us Cockie coves. They conies at us orl ways. One time they comes sellin' yer blocks o'…

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The Coal Strike End in Sight Bavin Playing His Part Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 September 1929 · page 1

Premier Bavin, referring to the report of the Coal Commission, said that, he sincerely hoped the Miners' Federation would see its way to resume work…

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The Coal Trouble. Sydney, Thursd[?]

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 8

When Mr. C. M. McDonald, [?]man of the Northern Colliery [?]prietors' Association, was aske[?] morning whether the owners in[?]…

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Over a Mine Government Official Dismissed an Appeal Intended Hobart

Western Age · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 3
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

William Daniel Reid, the Tasmanian Government Chemist and Assayer, has been dismissed from the public service for having accepted, as a…

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No Extra Police for Coal Fields and No Free Labor Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 1
Also in Western Age

State Ministers declare that there is no truth whatever in the rumour that extra police were to be sent to the Northern coalfields and that the…

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District News Hermidale News "Blue and Gold" Ball a Brilliant Success

Western Age · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 2

The dances and socials staged by the Hermidale branch of the Country Women's Association at various intervals proved such social successes that…

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Notes O' Nyngan "Blue and Gold" Ball the Adams Cup Bridge Over the Bogan

Western Age · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 3
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

The Country Women's Association's "Blue and Gold" bull at Hermidale last Friday evening was a brilliant success. It was the branch's first annual…

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