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Mining & the mines, 1929

7,217 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 250

Coal Industry. Mineworkers Reject Proposed Cat in Wages

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 18

All Unions connected with the coalmining industry in New South Wales have definitely rejected the scheme put forward by the Bavin "Nationalist" Government…

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Yallourn Saved Coal Tunnels Still Burning Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 1

Although the fire is still burning in south portions of the old brown coal mine, the township of Yallourn is now out of danger…

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Cups Possibility Son o' Mine to Re-appear To-day

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 28

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Son o' Mine, which has been nominated for the Australian and Sydney Cups, will make a reappearance in the nine…

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Federal Bounty on Coal Victoria Wants Share Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 1

The Premier Sir William McPhetson said he expected Mr. Bavin to arrive shortly from Sydney to confer on coal question. He would…

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Coal Owners Meet "Must Be Readjustment" Visit to Premier

The Sun · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 11

The Northern Collieries Association met this morning to discuss the situation, and later saw the Premier. They will meet again at 4.39 this afternoon…

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Balmain's Clouds of Coal Dust "Grave Menace," Says Deputation

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 4

Houses defiled, food polluted by clouds of coal- dust, and the health of the community-- particularly the 1000 children gravely endangered, by fumes…

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Decline of Silver City Keeping Mines Open Cabinet Inquiry Relief Question

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 5

"IF mine owners at Broken Hill cannot re-open their mines the Government will discontinue the relief works there. is is…

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Autumn "Cracks" at Aspendale Son O' Mine Engaged Programme and Tips Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 2

IT can be seen by the class of horses engaged at Aspendale park tomorrow. that the meeting is being usual to give some of the autumn "Cracks a try…

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Gold by Air From South Africa New London Service London

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 5

A PROVISIONAL Agreement has been reached between Imperial Airways and Cobham-Dlackburn Ale Linen for the operation of a…

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"The Fly in the Ointment Doctor May Harris Miners Are Alleging Enforcement Cessnock

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 6

That the insurance companies are attempting to contravone the policy of the Miners' Federation by forcing' Injured miners to submit to…

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"A Tragedy" Bavin Flays M.'sL.A. Coal Deadlock Fears of a Grave Upheaval

The Sun · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 11

"The refusal of the miners' representatives to give our proposals a trial is little short of a tragedy," said the Premier (Mr. Bavin) this morning, referring to the rejection of the Government's proposals for the rehabilitation…

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Coal Industry. Premier's Scheme Rejected. Grave Results Feared. Serious Statement by Owners. Necessary Action to Be Taken

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 15

A critical stage in the coal industry in New South Wales has been reached, the Miners' Federation and a number of allied unions having definitely rejected the State Government's scheme to stimulate the coal trade. They will not agree to any scheme that involves…

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"Tragic Mistake" Says Bavin on Coal Deadlock Labor's Party Spirit Women: Children Must Suffer Slashing Attack on Politicians

Evening News · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 9

"A TRAGIC MISTAKE," was how the Premier, Mr. Bavin, to-day summed up the rejection by the miners' representatives of the Government's proposals for the rehabilitation of the coal industry…

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Bong Races. Illustrated in "Sydney Mail." Sayonara Cup—tennis— Cricket. Edie Creek Goldfield

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 January 1929 · page 14

This week's issue of the "Sydney Mall," on sale to-day at all newsagencies, is full of interest and variety. Many picturesque groups at the Bong Bong picnic races are shown; there…

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Coal Crisis. Not at All Surprised Northern Miners Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 5

NORTHERN miners were not surprised at the outcome of the conference arranged by the Premier and representatives of unions engaged in…

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Mine Reports

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 18

BRISEIS TIN.--December quarter: Drift sluiced and treated, 95,000 c. yards; black tin, recovered, 85 tons. MOUNT LYELL.--Mill operated 298½ hours,…

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Mount Isa Mines

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 13

The following progress report his been received from the superintendent of Mount 1sa Mines, Ltd., for the period ended January 16:- Rio Grande lode: No. 2C diamond drill borehole…

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Gold Strike

The Catholic Press · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 51

"Have you heard that our friend Meyer has become rich at a single stroke?" "No. How did it happen.?" It was his rich uncle, who had a…

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The Coal Crisis

The Labor Daily · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 4

THE outlook for the coal industry is gloomy. But the position is not so bad as to be impossible of solution. The owners, through their spokesman, Mr. Bavin, have precipitated ' a crisis. Their unreason and selfishness-- their shyness in the matter…

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Price of Gold

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 18

LONDON, Tuesday.--Bar gold was quoted today at 8411⅜ an ounce, fine…

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