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Mining & the mines, 1930

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Rich Gold Reef Found at St. Arnaud Heavily Studded Stone Melbourne

The Daily Express · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 2

Four men are reported to have struck a rich golf reef near St. Arnaud. Working on virgin ground to the…

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Coal Dispute "Black" Ban on Hotels to Stay Premier's Ultimatum Defied Food Relief May be Withdrawn CESSNOCK

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 1

IN REFUSING to lift the "black" ban on the coalfield hotels where the police are quartered, the miners have openely defied the ultimatum…

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Coal Position "Black" Ban on Hotels to Stay Premier's Ultimatum Defied Food Relief May Be Withdrawn CESSNOCK

Daily Advertiser · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 2

In refusing to lift the "black" ban on the coalfield hotels where the police are quartered, the miners have openly defied the ultimatum issued by the Premier, Mr. Bavin, and it is considered certain that State food relief…

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Financial Concern Premiers and Treasurers in Conference Likelihood of Increasing Retrenchment Mr. Scullin Urges Coal Settlement As Incentive to New Loan Issues Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 1

Mr. Scullin, Prime Minister, Mr. Theodore, Federal Treasurer, Mr. Bavin, State Premier, and Mr. Stevens, State Treasurer, conferred for three…

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Coal Dispute Prime Minister Guarded Interview with Owners and Miners SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 1
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THE PRIME Minister was very guarded when questioned on the coal trouble last night. It was admitted that he had had several…

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Greta Colliery Will Work To-morrow Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 1

Although, it was understood work would be resumed at Mil[?]fleld Greta Colliery to-day, when the men arrival at the pit top they held a…

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"Intensity Picketing" at Balmain Mine Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 2

A meeting of the engine drivers and firemen at the Balmain collier to-day decided to intensify the picketing at the mine…

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"Intensify Picketing" at Balmain Mine Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 1

A meeting of the enginedrivers and firemen at the Balmain colliery decided to intensify the picketing at the mine…

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Wool and Coal. Causes of Depression Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 1

In a statement to-day, the Prime Minister. Mr, Scullin, said there was not the slightest justification for panic in connection with Australia's…

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Cost of Coal Stoppage to State and Community

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 1

While the full cost to the community of the long coal stoppage is difficult to estimate, so wide are the ramifications of the loss and distress…

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South Maitland Railway Miners Want It Re-opened Newcastle

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 2

Later in the day a meeting of the Millfield Greta and Great Main lodges was held. It was decided to ask that the South Maitland railway be…

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Mr. Scullin's Efforts to Bring About Resumption on Coalfields Acting Intermediary Between Miners and Owners Meanwhile, Men Return to Work at Several Unassociated Pits Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 1

The Prime Minister, Mr. Scu[?]in, was very guarded in his comments on the coal trouble when interviewed to-night. It is admitted that he has had several interviews with representatives of the coal owners and miners, but he would not divulge what…

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A Hopeful Feeling Unassociated Mines Miners Anxious to Work Cessnock

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 February 1930 · page 2

The most hopeful feeling experienced for some months now prevails on the northern coalfields. All the unassociated pits…

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Coal Dispute Unassociated Mines Three At Work 3000 Tons a Day Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 February 1930 · page 2

Forty men resumed work at the unassociated mine at Ashtonfields, which was the scene of the demonstration against the non federation men on…

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Coal Mines Bill Liberal Labor Agreement Section to Be Postponed London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 1

The Government has come to agreement with the Liberal Party whereby it will postpone the consideration of part I of the Coal Mines Bill,…

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Dole Withdrawn 1000 Miners Turned Down at Cessnock Men Ordered Back to Unassociated Mines All Out Policy Defeated in Miners' Federation Council by 11 TO 2 CESSNOCK

The Daily Express · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 1

The police refused to issue the dole to members of the Miners' Federation when they applied at the police station to-day. Nearly 1000 men draw the dole at Cessnock. It is rumored locally that Mr. John Brown may co-operate…

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End of Coal Dispute in Sight

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 4

The repercussions of the disastrous coal dispute in New South 'Wales are sot confined to the Commonwealth. In a survey of the financial and economic…

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Over the Wireless Miners' Secretary Talks Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 1

In a broadcast speech from 2GB station to-night, the General Secretary of the Miners' Federation, Mr. Davies, explained the position from…

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Weston Arrests 100 Miners in Court Kurri Kurri

The Daily Express · Thursday 6 February 1930 · page 1

Nearly 100 men, who were arrested at Weston in a police baton charge on January 15, appeared at the local court to-day. They filled most of the…

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