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Mining & the mines, 1928

4,845 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 243

Gold Mining Revival in W.A. London Capital Powerful Interests Perth

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 5

Mr. Clande de Bernales, the well- known Western Australian mining investor and chairman of the Kalgoorelle board of Wilona Gold Mines. Ltd…

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Barrier Mines. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 19

Sir Robert Horne, former Chancellor of the Exchequer in Britain (chairman of directors of the Zin[?] Co[?]poration), Mr. W. S. Robinson (general manager). Captain O. Lyttleton…

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Mine Enginedrivers. Claims and Counter Claims

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 20

On behalf of the colliery proprietors in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania and the Victorian Railway Commissioners as the managers of the State coat mine at…

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Elrington Mine Agreement Wanted Cessnock

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 6

The dispute at Elrington collery now revolves for the most part, around the question an agreement covering the rates and conditions for the winning of…

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Mining. the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 17

First metal quotations of the week discouraged support of mining shares yesterday, and the market remained dull and neglected. Barriers failed to pass beyond the…

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Sydney Civic Coal Fresh Tenders Called

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 4

The Civic Commission decided yesterday to call for fresh lenders for the supply of low grade volatile coal. A poor response came to the…

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Alleged Bribe. Miners' Council Inquiry. "Others Involved."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 15

When members of the central council of the Miners' Federation assembled for the annual meeting yesterday morning, an urgent telegram was sent to Mr. T. Hoare, president…

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Dramatic Turn In Coal Mine ''Bribe" Sensation President Summoned to Sydney Executive Wants Explanation of Statements; Men Demand "Other Names" Election Propaganda Talk

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 2

Mr. Hoare, president of the Northern Miners' Federation, has, been summoned by telegram to report immediately to the Central Executive of his union in Sydney…

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Fresh Tenders. Supply of Coal. City Commissioners' Decision

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 16

The City Commissioners decided yesterday to call for fresh tenders for the supply to the city electricity department of low volatile coal…

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Mining Position Arranging Conference Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 6

Mr, McDonald, chairman of the Northern Colliery Proprietors Association, has advised Mr. A. Teere (Northern Miners treasurer) to-day that his association…

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Peace in Industry Owners & Miners'conference Recapturing Trade Newcastle

The Sun · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 11

It is likely that mine owners and miners' officials will meet in conference with the object of stabilising the industry…

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"Bondy's" Bribe Miners Stirred "Come at Once" Cent. Council Acts

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 5

THE astounding statements made by Mr. T. H. ("Bondy") Houre, president of the Northern District of the Australian Coal and Shale Miners…

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Newcastle Coal Trade. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 11

Sir,—When I said in my last letter that my suggested remedy for the irregularity of employment on the coalfields would not appeal to either the coalowners or workers, I thought…

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Distress on Coalfields. Many Mines Idle; Thousands Out of Work

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 20

A state of acute distress prevails on the coalfields in the Newcastle and Maitland districts. Many mines have been closed down, and others are working only part…

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Mining Sensation Alleged Bribe to Union Official

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 18

A sensational announcement was made by Mr. T. Hoare, president of the Northern Branch of the Miners' Federation, when addressing a meeting of members of…

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Game of Chance "Silver and Gold" Appeal Against Gaol

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 8

Alleging that he pleaded guilty under a misapprehension to a charge of conducting a competition known as "Copper,Silver, and Gold," Charles…

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Union's Protest. Against Dismissal of Foreigners. Broken Hill Mines. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 15

Some of the mining companies have adopted the policy of discharging Southern Europeans as opportunity occurs to make way for unemployed residents of long standing. This…

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Divulged the Name But Not for Public Bribery Allegations Miners' Leader Tells Council

Evening News · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 9

THE sensational bribery allegations made by the president of the northern Miners' Federation, Mr. T. H. Hoare, were fully investigated by the central council of the Federation, which is holding its annual meeting in…

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In Chambers. (Before Mr. Justice Long Innes.) "Copper, Silver, and Gold." Ex parte Stanton v Pye and another

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1928 · page 11

An application was made on behalf of Charles Alfred Stanton, showman, for a rule nisi for prohibition to restrain proceedings on an order made by Mr. E. A. Prior, S.M.,…

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Mine Conference Lithgow, "Wednesday

The Labor Daily · Thursday 9 February 1928 · page 5

Messrs. Campbell, president, and E. Truscott, treasurer, of the "Western Miners, accompanied by two lodge representatives, left for Sydney to…

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