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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

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Latest Telegrams. Coal Situation. Owners Wrong Move. Some Have Not Given Notice. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 1

Since the Associated Owners issued notices on Friday several proprietors feel that they have made an unwise move and it is likely that they will…

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Ablaze for 2500 Years. Wingen's Mountain of Coal

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 8

Discussing the famous burning mountain at Wingen, near Scone, Mr. J. H. M. Abbott, in the course of an interesting article, says…

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The Coal Crisis. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 8

According to a rumour in Sydney last night the Industrial Commission, which is sitting in camera, appointed a deputation of six to interview…

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Taking a Hand Colliery Dispute Action of Peace Conference SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 1
Also in Western Age

According to a rumour in Sydney last night, the industrial Peace Conference, sitting in camera, appointed a deputation of six to interview the…

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Gold at Gilgandra. Valuable Find Near Town

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 7

Recently a local resident discovered a valuable piece of quartz at a spot about four miles from Gilgandra, and when…

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Pulse of the District Gleanings From Adjacent Centres Topics of Trangie Mining Revival Getting Ready for Show

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 4

The schedules of the Trangie Show, to, be held on the 15th and 16th May, next, are now ready, and show a decided increase in the number of…

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The Coal Industry. Commission to Be Appointed. Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 1

Announcing the Government's intention to appoint a Royal Commission to inquire into the coal industry, Mr. Bruce stated that it was necessary that…

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Latest Cables. England's Cold Snap. Miseries of the Thaw. Miners Killed and Injured. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 1

After ten days of jey conditions Londoners to-day revelled in a temperature of 70 in the sun. But to thousands this meant extreme…

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Federal Parliament. Hughes Faction Beaten Mr. Nelson Takes His Seat. beam Tireless proposals. Labor Approves of Coal Commission. Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 1

A motion by the Government disallowing the Public Service Arbitrator'a award in favour of postal workers was agreed to in the Senate by 23 votes to 6…

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Gold at Gilgandra

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 2

Recently a Gligandra resident discovered a valuable piece of quartz at a spot about four miles from Gilgandra, and when crushed with the head…

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Gold Find near Gilgandra

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 3

RECENTLY, a Gilgandra resident discovered a valuable piece of quartz at a spot four miles from Gilgnndra, and when crushed…

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4d a Mug Beer In Portland Miners' Long Thirst

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 2

Since beer has been reduced to 4d a glass in Portland, thirsty miners think the name of the town should be changed to "Potland,"…

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[?]aze for 2500 Years [?]gen's Mountain of Coal

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 5

[?]SSING the famous burning [?]ntain at Wingen, near Scone,[?]H. M. Abbott, in the course interesting article, says:—…

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Prospecting for Gold

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 February 1929 · page 12

Just before the Southern Cross hops off to England, "Smithy" is again offering the public wonderful value for the investment of just 1/-…

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Miners' Long Thirst

The Western Herald · Saturday 2 March 1929 · page 2

Since beer has been reduced to 4d a glass in Portland, thirsty miners think the name of the town should be charged to "Potland" Formerly…

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Gold at Gilgandra

The Western Herald · Saturday 2 March 1929 · page 2

Recently a Gilgandra resident discovered a valuable piece of quarts at a spot about four miles from Gilgandra and when crashed with the head of…

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Colliery Idle. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 2

The Balmain Colliery is idle to as a result, it is understood, trouble between certain firemen [?] the mine and the Colliery…

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Colliery Idle Balmain Trouble SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 1

The Balmain colliery is idle today as the result. It is understood, of trouble between certain firemen and the mine and colliery contracting…

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The Coal Situation. Employers Will Make No Move. Newcastle

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1929 · page 1

It was stated definitely in Newcastle lust night that for the present at any rate the interests controlling many of the mines which closed down on Friday…

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