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Mining & the mines, 1929

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Coal Trouble Shipping Tie-Up May Result from Shortage MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 12 June 1929 · page 1

It is reported here that there is a possibility of the extension of the coal trouble in New South Wales to the shipping companies. Inferior…

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Coal Crisis Proposed "All-in" Strike Discussed by Mining Unions SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 13 June 1929 · page 1

AN IMPORTANT conference of combined mining unions was held yesterday to consider the question whether an "all-in" strike should…

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Critical Situation in Coal Strike

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1929 · page 4

One effect of the long-drawn out dispute in the coal mining industry is being felt by nearly every resident of Sydney, whose supply of gas has been…

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Coal Crisis Proposed "All-in" Strike Discussed by Mining Unions Sharp Division of Opinion Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1929 · page 4

All important conference of combined mining unions was held to-day to consider the question whether an "all-in" strike should take place. The…

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British Miners To Test New Government LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 13 June 1929 · page 1

With the expiry of the district coalfields agreement at the end of the year, the Miners' Federation is expected to demand a national…

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British Miners Demands on Government Awkward Situation Predicted London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1929 · page 4

With the expiry of the district coalfields agreement at the end of the year, the Miners' Federation is expected to demand a national agreement and a…

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Enginedrivers and Firemen Ultimatum to Mining Unions Threat of General Stoppage Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 13 June 1929 · page 1

A meeting of the State executive of the Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association discussed for four hours last night a recommendation…

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Engine-drivers and Firemen Ultimatum to Mining Unions Threat of General Stoppage Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 June 1929 · page 4

A meeting of the State executive of the Federated Engine-drivers and Firemen's Association discussed for four hours tonight a recommendation from…

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Coal Industry Miners' Proposals Handed to Interested Parties SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 1

Mr. Browne, K.C., senior counsel for the Northern Colliery Unions, said that copies of the miners' proposals had been handed to the…

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Coal Deadlock

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 2

An important conference of the combined mining unions was held on Wednesday to consider the question as to whether an "all in" strike…

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Coal Industry Miners' Proposals Handed to Interested Parties Men Eager for Resumption Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 2

Mr. Browne, K.C., senior counsel for the Northern Colliery Unions, said to-day that copies of the miners' proposals had been banded to the Acting Premier,…

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South Coast Collieries Men and Boys on Strike Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 2

Men and boys at Coalcliffe and Helensburg collieries, on the South Coast, are still out. The two pits employ approximately 900 workers. The…

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Pickets March to Colliery Interview with Workers Refused Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 2

Pickets held a demonstration at Cessnock this morning and before dawn marched on Stanford Merthyr No. 2. Colliery at Cessnock to interview…

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Defeat of Miners If Engine-drivers Go Out Wollongong

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 2

The president of the South Coast Miners' Association, Mr. Lowden, said today that the proposal of the Federated Engine-Drivers and Fireman's…

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Coal Commission at Newcastle Evidence on Monday Newcastle

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 2

Members of the Coal Commission inspected the Greta Main and Aberdare Extended Colliery to-day. Evidence will be taken at Newcastle on Monday…

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Commission at Work Mines Inspected Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 June 1929 · page 4

The members of the Coal Commission inspected additional mines at Newcastle to-day. The layout of the collieries, and the manner of handling…

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South Coast Mines 1,400 Men Out Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 June 1929 · page 4

The Helensburg and Coalcliff collieries on the South Coast are still idle owing to a dispute between the merr and boys. South Clipton and…

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Polo Carnival Concludes Narandera Wins Copland Gold Cup Hardfought Match With Gundagai Deltroit Cup Goes to Cootamundra

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 15 June 1929 · page 6

The Wagga Fola Club's annual carnival on the Murrumbidgee Turf Club's course at Wagga concluded yesterday with the finals of the two cup…

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Coal Trouble Mass Picketing to Be Continued Miners' Decision Cessnock

Daily Advertiser · Monday 17 June 1929 · page 2

A combined meeting of the council of station in the mining industry was held at Weston yesterday, and it was decided that picketing would be…

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Mass Picketing for Hebburn Collieries Newcastle

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 18 June 1929 · page 2

A meeting of miners belonging to the Hebburn Nos. 1 and 2 Miners' Lodges was held at Weston to-doy. It was decided that both collieries be…

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