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Mining & the mines, 1929

1,014 stories in Riverina's papers · page 40 of 51

Coal Owners to Be Represented Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 November 1929 · page 4

The col owners stated to-day that they were willing to co-operative in any move to settle the coal trouble. They had decided to send representatives to…

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British Miners' President Season for Resignation Yorkshire Stands Out

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 November 1929 · page 4

Mr. Herbert Smiths resignation from the presidency of the British Minces' Federation is a sequel to the recent events in connection with the…

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Rothbury Mine Re-opening by Govt. Bitter Debate in Assembly "Gaseous Mine," Says Mr. Baddeley Denial by Premier SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 21 November 1929 · page 1

THERE WAS an angry half-hour in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, when the deputy-leader of the Opposition, Mr. Baddeley,…

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Coal Debate in State PARLlAMENT SYDNEY

The Daily Express · Thursday 21 November 1929 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. O'Hearn (Labor) asked the Premier whether in view of the failure the attempt to open Rothbury…

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Miners Refuse Work Pit Whistle Blows at Rothbury Colliery But Only One Man Responds to the Call Minister Declares That the Next Call Will Be to Free Labor . . SYDNEY

The Daily Express · Thursday 21 November 1929 · page 1

A message from the northern coalfields fields this morning stated that the attempt by the State Government to open Rothbury pit failed…

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Mine Explosion Three Killed Open Verdict at Inquest Dunedin

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 November 1929 · page 1

The coroner returned an open verdict at the inquiry into the deaths of three men killed last Friday in an explosion at Linton mine at Southland…

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Mine May Not Be Manned No Response by Unionists Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 November 1929 · page 4

At a meeting on the northern coal. fields to-day, it was stated that the move by the State Government to open the Rathbury pit had failed. If…

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Rothbury Mine Re-opening by Government Bitter Debate in Assembly "Gaseous Mine," Says Mr. Baddeley Denial by Premier Member Removed From House SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 November 1929 · page 4

There was an angry half-hour in the Legislative Assembly to-day when the deputy leader of the Opposition, Mr. Baddeley, asserted that the Rothbury mine was one of the most gaseous mines in the State, and declared that if…

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Coal Commission Production Costs Danger of Open Court Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 November 1929 · page 4

When the Coal Commission was resumed to-day, argument began on the question of whether the inquiry into…

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Miners to Work Persistent Rumor. Newcastle

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 4

It was persistently rumored at Branxton to-day that the miners will offer for work at Rothbury on Monday…

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Bomb for Miners Govt. Dole May Be Withdrawn Work Offered, but Refused by the Miners NEWCASTLE

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 1

THE MINISTER for Mines, Mr. Weaver, dropped a bombshell when he stated that there was every probability of the dole…

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Bomb for Miners Government Dole May Be Withdrawn Work Offered, But Refused by the Miners Persistent Rumors That Miners Will Offer for Work on Monday Newcastle

The Daily Express · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 1

The Minister for Mines, Mr. Weaver, dropped a bombshell today when he stated that there was every probability of the dole being withdrawn if the men did not come forward to work the Rothbury mine. The Government would review the position on…

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Southern Mines Absentee Problem Statements to Commission Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 4

Mr. Morgan, representing the Southern Collieries' Association, told the Coal Commission to-day that at Mt. Pleasant colliery there was enough work, because…

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Coal Dispute Canberra C'ference Enginedrivers not Represented SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 1

The report that the Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association will not be represented at the Canberra conference to-morrow has caused…

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Coal Industry Conference at Canberra To be held To-morrow

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 3

At Canberra on Saturday a conference will be held between representatives of the coal owners and miners with the Prime Miinstr, Mr…

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Coal Dispute Canberra Conference Engine-drivers Not Represented Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 4

The report that the Engine-drivers and Firemen's Association will not be represented at the Canberra conference on Saturday has caused considerable…

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Questions in Parliament Rothbury Colliery Safe Reply to Mr. Baddeley's Charge No Dessension in Cabinet Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Council (Lab.) asked the Premier Mr. Bavin, whether his attention had been directed to a statement made by…

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The Discovery Still at Kerguelen Collection of Specimens Scientists Help To Coal Ship CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 1

A further despatch has been received, from Sir Douglas Mawson, leader of the British-Australian and New Zealand Antarctic Expedition…

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Magic Gold Appeal Melbourne

The Daily Express · Saturday 23 November 1929 · page 6

The appeal of J. O’Brien, rider, [?]nd J. Clues, owner of Magic Gold against the disqualification for [?] months for alleged dishonorable…

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Coal Field Lorries Sugar in Petrol Tanks Cessnock

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 23 November 1929 · page 2

Somebody put a quantity of sugar in the petrol tanks of two large motor lorries plying to the coal fields last night. They could not be used this…

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