Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Mining & the mines, all years

Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

314 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 12 of 16

Imported Coal Where It Comes From What Willis Says Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 30 September 1929 · page 1

The Hon. A. C. Willis, M.L.C., who arrived at Adelaide yesterday, on his way to Sydney, after visiting Great Britain, said that coal imported into…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

The Coal Crisis Suggested Conference Want Basis of Discussion Sydney, Thursduy

Western Age · Thursday 3 October 1929 · page 3

The President of the Combined Mining Unions' Committee (Rees) said this morning that at the interview with the Premier yesterday the General…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Coal Crisis Suggested Conference Want Basis of Discussion Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 3 October 1929 · page 1

The President of the Combined Mining Unions' Committee (Rees) said this morning that at the interview with the Premier yesterday the General…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

The Coal Strike The Owners Moving Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 4 October 1929 · page 1

Opinion generally in well-informed circles is that the coalowners will take early action to get colliery operations resumed…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Labor's View On the Coal Crisis Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 4 October 1929 · page 1

The Secretary of the Mining Unions' Committee (Mr. D. Davis), said to-day that the reported intention of the owners to take action for the early…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Wellington Caves. Shire Council Objects to Mining Lease. All Public Bodies Should Back Up Shire

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 October 1929 · page 3

A matter of the greatest importance to all residents of Wellington and district came before the Macquarie Shire at its meeting on…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Gold Withdrawals Ominous Import Few Facts by T. Ranken

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 8 October 1929 · page 2

The withdrawal of gold in large, amounts from London to the Continent, and the consequent raising of the Bank of England rate to 6 1/2 per cent., are…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Gold Pass

The Wellington Times · Thursday 10 October 1929 · page 1

Many years ago, a newly elected member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly was travelling down south to meet some of his…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Turned Down Bavin's Offer Decision of Mining Unions SYDNEY

Western Age · Thursday 10 October 1929 · page 3
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

The Combined Unions' Committee has turned down Premier Bavin's offer for a resumption of work in collieries. "No good purpose," the letter stated…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Mining Warden's Court (Before the Warden, Colonel Chapman.)

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 October 1929 · page 6

At the Warden's Court on Friday last the application of Michael Patrick Kelly for the suspension of labour conditions on P.L., No. 1471…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Miners' Protest Sick and Tired of Levies Broken, Hill

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 15 October 1929 · page 1

There is great dissatisfaction and opposition at Broken Hill, against the 12 1/2 per cent. levy imposed in aid of the unemployed coalminers…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Men Jeopardise Lives in Council Quarry Letter From Inspector of Mines Action to Be Taken

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 17 October 1929 · page 3

That the part of the Municipal quarry which was open to the public was dangerously undercut and that men who had jeopardi[?]ed…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Helping the Needy Band From Stricken Coal Areas Visits Dubbo Collecting For Good Cause

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 17 October 1929 · page 2

With the women and children starving in the town, the Weston Town Band [?] out to tour the Western districts to collect funds…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Narromine Gold Cup Races Star of Araby Lands the Jewellery. Perfect Weather—large Attendance—clean Racing

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 18 October 1929 · page 9

"I am both surprised and delighted at the success of the Narromine Gold Cup meeting, and taken all round— the good clean racing, large nominations, fairly good fields and enthusiasm of the large gathering present on…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

The Caves Reserve. Mining Leases Refused

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 October 1929 · page 2

THANKS to the prompt action taken by the Clerk of the Macquarie Shire, backed up by the Shire Councillors, also the local Municipal…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Gold!

Western Age · Thursday 24 October 1929 · page 3
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

Recently, Mr. Wilkinson, manager of the Mount Harold Mines at Junction Reefs, brought to the Australian Bank of Commerce, Mandurama, a nice cake…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Coal Trouble Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 October 1929 · page 10

Although no official announce[?] has been made, a report is cu[?] in Sydney to the effect that [?] Theodore had proposed a…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Coal Compromise Has Mr. Theodore Promised? May Be Settlement Soon SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 24 October 1929 · page 1

Although no official announcement has been made a report was current in Sydney yesterday to the effect that Mr. Theodore had promised to…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →