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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines
104 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 4 of 6
The Narromine Gold [?] may be held this year. As far as the Western Districts Racing Association is concerned, they can be held on Wednesday and Thursday [?] 16 and 17. However, there is a ban on mid-week racing [?] be relaxed by the Under…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →During the sixty years that had elapsed since Governor Phillips hoisted the British flag on the shores of Port Jackson, the Little convict settlement had gradually expanded into four prosperous colonies, whose chief wealth lay in their flocks and herds,…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Ten mines are idle in N.S.W. for a total loss of 10,700 tons. This brings the total loss for tho week to 51,740 tons…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Coal loss through stoppages this week totalled 34,000 tons, which is 16,000 tons less than similar loses last, week. To-day live mines were idle in the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"Some of us are glibly accused of arguing a special care for the coal owners; said the Leader of the Federal Opposition, Mr. R. G…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Metropolitan Colliery on the South Coast, in the only mine idle in N.S.W. today. The dispute at this colliery, however, threatens to throw other…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"It was interesting to see Mr. Chiffey's references in Western Australia to the New South Wales miners," said the Leader of the State Country Party (Col. Bruxner). "But In telling, the Western…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →As a result of the debates in the legislative Council and Legislative, Assembly, there is a deadlock in the Coal Bill. The Assembly…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Narromine Show was held on Wednesday and yesterday in some of the worst weather experienced this year. Hot dry winds scooped up the rich western soil and flung it indiscriminately on all. Despite the abnormal conditions, which…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Australia's foremost problem today is coal. Under the ground there is an ample supply. The problem is getting it to the surface. Practical men see open-cut and mechanised mining as…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Sir,—Enclosed please find a short statement on the coal question, Knowing that your paper has a reputation for fair play, and that its policy is to present both sides of the question, we have no hesitation in forwarding you this statement, and feel…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"In view of Labour attempts to attack the Legislative Council because it made some amendments in the Coal Bill, I foil I ought to make one or…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →[?]devoted the proceeds from[?] 16 and 17 to charity. That was the conclusion arrived at when die committee met last night to learn that nearly half the takings will go in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Northern coal production this week has been the bent for several months. Only one northern mine is idle to-day and only one in the south is out…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Aberdare Extended Colliery, near lpswich, temporarily sealed of at the week-end, after the bodies of to men had been…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The new Coal Industry Bill, which provides for the selling up of new authorities to control the industry, and also provides for the taking over of mines on behalf of the State, was described in the Legislative Assembly by the leader of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"There is only one cure for the trouble that is affecting the coal industry — discipline must be enforced, and the law of the land must be observed by those in the coal industry, just as it is, by and large, by those in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →"I cannot see that this legislation will accomplish its objective. On the other hand, it will do a great deal of damage, for sovereign rights vested in this State will be transferred to the Commonwealth. Surely the State…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →"In view of the Labour, attempts to attack the Legislative Council because it made some amendments in the Coal Bill, I feel I ought to make one or two points plain," said "the Chairman of the Central Council of the Country Party…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Everything points to a successful meeting on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. Seventy four entries have been received, and the committee is…
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