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Mining & the mines, 1929

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Coal Crisis Debate in Assembly Some Plain Speaking Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 1

THE COAL crisis was debated in the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon, when the deputy-leader of the Opposition, Mr. Baddsley,…

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Good Samaritan Prince Helps Mr. Wales Work Found for Miners London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 4

"How the Prince Helped Mr. Wales" is the headline of a story concerning Earnest Wales, from Durham, who, together with 100 miners from…

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High Production Costs Basis of Australia's Economic Trouble Canada and Coal London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 1

When interviewed to-day, the leader of the British Economic Mission to Australia, Sir Arthur Duckham, stated that his party had travelled 20,000 in…

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Miners Jubilant Welsh Mine Reopens

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 1

Singing a Welsh hymn, 100 miners marched to resumed work at the Blangwil mine yesterday, which re-opened after two years. Womenfolk and…

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Good Samaritan Prince Helps Miners LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 1

"How the Prince Helped Mr. Wales is the headline of a story concerning Earnest Wales, from Durham, who, together with 100 miners from the…

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Coal Crisis Prime Minister's Proposals Unions Seek Modification SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 1
Also in Daily Advertiser

A conference of mining unions drafted a reply to the Prime Minister, stating that they thoroughly understood his proposal about the selection of an…

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Coal Crisis Safety Men to Remain Miners Not to Accept Outside Work Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 2

At a meeting of combined mining unions to-day it was decided not to withdraw safety men from the mines. Tending further advice, the men have…

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One Shilling a Start Prospecting for Gold

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 4

Just before the Southern Grose hops off to England, Smithy is again offering the public wonderful value for the investment of just…

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COAL/CRISIS Safety Men to Remain SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 2

At a meeting of combined mining unions yesterday it was decided no to withdraw safety men from the mines. Pending further advice, the…

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N.Z. Mines Idle Flood and Strike Auckland (N.z.)

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 2
Also in Daily Advertiser

More than 400 miners and other workers are idle at the town of Hilurangi. One coal mine is flooded, and the employees of another…

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Gold Mining W.A. Government's Assistance Appreciated by Shareholders London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 4

Presiding at a meeting of share holders of the Golden Horseshoe mine Mr. F. H. Hamilton paid a tribute to the West Australian Government for…

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Coal Crisis Alleged Hold-up of Industry CANBERRA

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 1

When questioned last night, the Attorney-General, Mr. Latham refused to confirm or to deny rumours which are current that he intends to…

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Coal Crisis Alleged Hold Up of Industry Will Owners Be Prosecute[?] Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 2

When questioned to-night, the Attorney-General, Mr. La[?], refused to confirm or to deny rumors which are current that he intends to prosecute…

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New Guinea Miners Powerful Plane Bought London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 4

A New Guinea gold mining syndicate has bought one of the fastest and most powerful Imperial Airways liners to transport gold. It is a triple screw…

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Unemployment Premier Indicates Causes Coal and Timber Disputes Loan to Relieve Distress Impossible SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 2

Answering questions submitted by Mr. Keegan (Lab.) and Mr. Davidson (Lab.) regarding unemployment in the Legislative Assembly to-day, the…

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Albury Gold Cup Nominations Close on

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 March 1929 · page 2

All prepartions for the Albury Cup meeting to be held on April in and [?] are nesting competition and the secretary. Mr. [?]ert Peacock, reports that…

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Owners' Profits Why Miners Want to Nominate Accountant Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 March 1929 · page 6

In was stated at the offices of the Miners' Federation to-night that the reason the federation refused to agree to the Institute of Chartered…

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Idle Goal Mines Prosecution of Owners Question in Parliament Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 March 1929 · page 6

In the House of Representatives to-day tire Attorney-General, Mr. Latham, replying to Mr. James (N.S.W.), said that he was inquiring whether any…

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