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Mining & the mines, 1930

1,140 stories in Riverina's papers · page 19 of 57

Dole Withdrawn Premier's Announcement in Parliament New and Critical Stage in Coal Deadlock No Unemployment Relief for Miners Who Refuse Work Offering Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 12 March 1930 · page 1

The premier, Mr. Bav[?], announced in the legislative Assembly to-day that the d[?]e is to be withdrawn immediately from the miners on the…

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Mine Cage Fails 28 Natives Killed Capetown, March 10

The Daily Express · Wednesday 12 March 1930 · page 1

A cage descending the crown mine ran away and fell 1600 feet. Twenty eight natives were killed. The rope violently swayed open the door of the…

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Unlawful Assembly 61 Miners Charged Cases Adjourned Newcastle

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 March 1930 · page 1

At the Cessnock Police Court to-day, 61 colliery employees were charged with having taken part in an unlawful assembly in connection with the…

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Carry on the Fight Miners Meet at Newcastle Newcastle

The Daily Express · Wednesday 12 March 1930 · page 1

A conference of delegates from all lodges was held to-day to discuss the latest position. The meeting was held in camera, but after the morning…

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Northern Miners Dole to Be Withdrawn Premier Definite Announcement In Assembly SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 March 1930 · page 4

The Premier (Mr. Bavin) announced in the Legislative Assembly to-day that the dole is to be withdrawn immediately front miners on the northern…

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Dole Withdrawn Announcement by Premier Critical Stage in Coal Deadlock SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 12 March 1930 · page 1

THE PREMIER (Mr. Bavin) announced in the Legislative Assembly yesterday that the dole, is to be withdrawn immediately…

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Mine Accident Cage Falls 1600 Feet One European, 28 Natives Killed Cape Town

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 March 1930 · page 1

A cage descending in the Crown mine broke away and fell 1600 feet, 28 natives being killed. The ropes violently swayed and dragged open the door…

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Coal Mines Bill Government Defeated Conservative Amendment Agreed To By Eight Votes LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 March 1930 · page 1

A critical stage of the Coal Mines, Bill was readied in the House of Commons to-day when the debate was resumed on four and possibly five…

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Mines Will Open Offer First to Old Hands, Ninepence Reduction Failing Which Volunteers Will Be Enrolled Action by Northern Collieries' Association to Reopen Their Mines Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 13 March 1930 · page 1

The Northern Collieries Association to-day decided to offer work to the former employees of all its mines. The men will be offered work on the basis of the November terms, which involve a reduction of 9d. per ton in the hewing rate…

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Coal Dispute Mines to Re-open Offer to Former Employees Reduced Hewing Rate Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 March 1930 · page 2

The Northern Collieries' Association has decided to offer work to all the former employees of all its mines. The men will be offered work on the basis…

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First Defeat House of Commons Levy on Coal Imports Rejected London, March11

The Daily Express · Thursday 13 March 1930 · page 1

The Government suffered its first defeat to-night on a conservative amendment to a clause in the Coal Mines Bill, which was carried by…

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No Response by Coal Miners To-day's Mall Awaited Newcastle

The Daily Express · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 2

It is learned that no applications have yet been received by the colliery companies in response to their advertisements. It is explained,…

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Gold Bonus W.a. Mines' Claim for £1 Per Ounce

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 5

The Mining Association of Western Australia is pressing a claim that a bonus of £1 per ounce should be paid by the Federal Government on all new…

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Wagga Gold Cup

The Daily Express · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 4

The programme for the Murrumbidgee Turf Club's Wagga Gold Cup Meeting, to be held on May 7 and 8 next, has now been issued…

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Northern Miners Dole to Be Withdrawn

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 4

The Premier (Mr. Bavin) announced in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday that the dole is to be withdrawn immediately from miners on the…

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Wagga Gold Cup Splendid Programme Issued

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 2

The programme for the Murrumbidgee Turf Club Wagga Gold Cup meeting, to be held on May 7 and 8 next, has now been issued…

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Gold Shipped By Orford SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 1

It is learned that £1,000,000 worth of gold was shipped abroad by the Orford…

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Big Gold Shipment a Million Pounds Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 1

It was learned to-day that £1,000,000 in gold was shipped abroad by the liner Orford, which sailed for London yesterday…

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Gold Shipped £1,000,000 by Orford Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 3

It is learned that £1,000,000 worth of gold was shipped abroad by the Orford yesterday…

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Offer to Miners Work at Reduced Rates, Official Says Men Will Refuse SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 1

The general secretary of the Miners' Federation (Mr. Davies), when asked his opinion of the owners' decision to reopen the northern mines at reduced…

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