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Mining & the mines, 1929

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Gold Rush in South Australia Reported Rich Find Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 July 1929 · page 1

During the last two days there has been a rush to peg out claims near a reported find of gold about 20 miles from Mount Bryan…

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Deep Mines

The Daily Express · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 4

“We have mines so deep,” boasted the American, “that it takes half an hour to go down and come up.” “That’s nothing,” said the…

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Coal Mines No Investigation of Books Re-opening of Pits Urged Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 2

In view of the evidence given before the Coal Commission by A. E. Barton, a well known public accountant, to the effect that he made no investigation…

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Miners' March May be Abandoned NEWCASTLE

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 5
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There is a possibility that the proposed march of miners from New castle to Sydney, to welcome the [?]infer Mr. Bavin , on his return from…

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Miners March May Be Too Costly Newcastle

The Daily Express · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 1

There is a possibility that the proposed march of miners from Newcastle to Sydney to “welcome” Mr. Bavin on his return from abroad,…

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Miners' Conference Repeal of Eight Hours Act London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 1

The Miners' Conference further adjourned after a most animated discussion. A resolution was passed that the…

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Solicitor’s Death Coal Commission Adjourns Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 2

When the Coal Commission resumed to-day, Mr. Shand, K.C., expressed sorrow at the sudden death yesterday [?] Sch[?], a well-known…

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British Miners Want Eight Hours Act Repealed London, July 24

The Daily Express · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 2

The miners’ conference was further adjourned. After a most animate[?] debated, a resolution was passed that the miners press for…

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Coal Profits Auditor’s Report the Premier Misled. Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 2

In view of the evidence given before the Coal Commission by Mr. A. E. Barton, the well-known accountant, to the effect that he made…

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Coal Commission Death of Mr. Schrader Mr. Shand's Tribute Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 1

When the Coal Commission resumed to-day, Mr. Shand, K.C., expressed sorrow at the sudden death to-day of Mr. Schrader, the well known solicitor…

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England Ships Gold London, July 26

The Daily Express · Saturday 27 July 1929 · page 8

There was another big withdrawal gold to-day, making the efflux for' the wek over £6,000,000, a record silence the return to the gold…

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Coal Dealock Unions at Variance Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 27 July 1929 · page 2

A serious breach has occurred between the leader of the mining unions At today's session of the combined…

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Coal Profits Mr. Buttenshaws Comments Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 27 July 1929 · page 4

The Acting Premier Mr. Butter shaw, said to-day that the Government cannot consider taking any action in regard to the coal mines…

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British Miners Pressure Upon Labor Government London, July 25

The Daily Express · Saturday 27 July 1929 · page 4

At the conclusion of a private session of the Miners’ Federation conference at Blackpool, if was officially announced that a unanimous…

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British Miners Want Higher Wages Eight Hours Act Repeal London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 July 1929 · page 1

At the conclusion of the private session of the Minors' Federation Conference at Blackpool, it was officially announced that a unanimous resolution…

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Re-open Mines Government's Power Deputation of Members Urges Action Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 July 1929 · page 4

A deputation consisting of 16 Federal and State members of Parliament, representing mining constituencies, waited on the Acting-Premier, Mr…

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Gold Withdrawal From British Banes £6,000,000 for Week London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 July 1929 · page 4

There was another big withdrawal of gold to-day, making the efflux for the week over £6,000,000, a record since the return to the gold standard in…

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New Guinea Goldfields £2,250,000 Company Registered Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 July 1929 · page 4

New Guinea Goldfields Ltd., with a capital of £2,250,000, was registered in Sydney to-day. The company proposes to acquire mines and mining…

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Coal Deadlock All-out Policy Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 30 July 1929 · page 1

On his return to Sydney to-day, the General Secretary of the Engine-drivers and Firemen, Mr. J. K. Atkins, denied that the “all out”…

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