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Mining & the mines, 1929

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Coal Dispute Mr. Bavin's First Job Attempt at Settlement AUCKLAND

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 August 1929 · page 2
Also in Cootamundra Herald

The Premier of New South Wales, Mr. Bavin, on arrival today said that settlement of the coal dispute would be one of the first tasks that he would…

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Coal Dispute Conference Proposal Selected Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 August 1929 · page 4

The Rev. J. Eastman, secretary of the Council of Churches, to-day received a letter from the combined mining unions rejecting an invitation to…

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British Coal [?]2/6 Per Ton Freight

The Daily Express · Wednesday 14 August 1929 · page 1

Australian purchase of [?] coal continue The latest cargo is of 7600 tons at about 47/5 [?] or which 32/6 is freight…

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First Gold in Solomon Islands Prospectors Busy

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 August 1929 · page 7

"There's a boy at the door with a tin of dirt with speaks in it, and he wants a shilling for it." saud Mrs. Newall, wife of Mr. Wilfred Newall, of the…

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Coal for Victoria 40,000 Tons From England London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 August 1929 · page 1

The Australian Press Association was informed that the 40,000 tons of coal which are being sent to Victoria averaged 15/ a ton, f.o.b., and plus…

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Coal Deadlock Further Efforts to Effect a Settlement Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 15 August 1929 · page 1

It is understood that further efforts to bring about a settlement or the coal trouble will shortly be made…

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Coal Miner Injured Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 4

While working at the 2500 foot level at the Balmain coal mine this afternoon Richard Ward, aged 51 years, a miner, had a narrow escape from death…

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Coal Dispute Mechanics and Deputies Conference with Owners May Be Sought Newcastle

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 4

It was reported to-day that the colliery mechanics and deputies may hold aggregate meetings during the week to consider the advisability of giving…

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Miners Not Party to It Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 17 August 1929 · page 1

The Secretary of the Miners’ Federation, Mr. D. J. Davies, said to day that Mr. Bruce attempted to make it appear that the miners…

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British Coal Fields Pooling Marketing London, August 26

The Daily Express · Saturday 17 August 1929 · page 1

A conference of British coalowners called at the instance of the Government, carried a resolution in favor of the co-ordination of the various…

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Coal Strike Mr. Butler's View SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 19 August 1929 · page 1

The Premier of South Australia, Mr. Butler, who left Sydney on Saturday night for Adelaide, after on interview with the Premier. Mr. Bavin…

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Coal Trouble Over Within a Month, Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 19 August 1929 · page 1

The Premier of South Australia, Mr. Butler, who left for Adelaide [?]ast night, after an interview with Mr. Bavin, expressed opinion that…

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Coal Strike. "Over in a Month" Mr. Butler's View Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 August 1929 · page 2

The Premier of South Australia, Mr. Butler, who left Sydney last night for Adelaide, after an interview with the Premier, Mr. Bavin, expressed the…

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Victoria Park Ponies Ranworth Wins J.D. Gold Cup Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 19 August 1929 · page 4

The Victoria Park Races were held to-day. Results:—— Fourteen-one Handicap.— Ramondale 1, Micky 2, chromia 3; 2's…

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New Guinea Gold. Prospector's Luck Story of Rich Strike Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 August 1929 · page 1

Mr. S. M. Freeman, who some weeks ago arrived in Sydney from New Guinea, where he has been prospecting, left again for New Guinea yesterday by…

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Broken Hill Mines Huge Production of Ore Mining Declines by Half Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 August 1929 · page 7

Addressing the Millions club today, Mr. C. j. Emery, president of the Broken Hill Mining Managers' Association, said that Broken 'Hill had…

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Coal Dispute Leave Parties to Settle Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 August 1929 · page 7

On his return from Sydney today Sir Wallace Bruce, who is the chairman of the Industrial Conference between the employers and the…

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Broken Hill Mines Huge Production of Ore SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 21 August 1929 · page 1

Addressing the Millions Club yesterday Mr. C. J. Emery, president of the Broken Hill Mining Managers Association said that Broken Hill had…

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Coal Trouble Leave It to the Parties Says Conference Chairman Adelaide

The Daily Express · Wednesday 21 August 1929 · page 2

On his return from Sydney to-day, Sir William Bruce, who was chairman of the industrial conference between the employers and…

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