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Mining & the mines, 1929

7,217 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 250

Mining. Amalgamation. Kalgoorlie Revival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 13

It officially confirmed (cables our London correspondent) that negotiations are proceeding for the amalgamation of Lake View and Star and Golden Horseshoe gold-mining…

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"Low Temperature Carbonisation" "Salvation of Coal Industry"

The Labor Daily · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 8

The work that is being done in Britain for tho revival, by the utilisation of the methods of science, of the coal industry is very important. The…

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12 Coal Industry Crisis — Back to School

Evening News · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 12

THE BONE OF CONTENTION.—With the refusal of the coal miners to agree to a reduction in wages, the eyes of industry gene rally are focussed anxiously on possible developments in the coal fields. The picture shows a rake of trucks of coal, the price of…

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Illawarra Miners' Are Solid Against Reduction Wollongong

The Labor Daily · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 4

[?] Board has advised that a resumption, of work will lake place at Wongawill on Monday next on certain condition. If resumption,…

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Miners' Rep. on A.L.P. Executive Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 5

The ballot for a representative of the Northern Miners on the A.L.P. Executive reunited in Mr. R Black of Stockton Borehole Lodge, being elected…

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Victoria Marks Time Coal From Overseas Melbourne

The Sun · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 9

The Premier of Victoria, Sir Wm. McPherson, stated to-day that be was interested in the coal price position so far as it affected Government works…

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Ex-labor Minister Resigns Worked in Lancashire Mine LONDON

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 4

It was announced at the annual conference of the Lancashire and Cheshire Miners' Federation, to which he had been re-elected president, that Mr…

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£150 a Week Alluvial Gold Found Near Coolangatta

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 2

TWEED HEADS, Sunday.--Alluvial gold, it is reported, has been discovered in payable quantities at a place several miles from Coolangatta…

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Coal Trade. Anothek Menace. Victorian Contracts May Be Lost

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 11

Another serious development has occurred In regard to the coal industry of New South Wales. There is a probability that the contracts for the supply of coal to the Victorian…

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Doings of Autumn Candidates Gothic in Form-- Son o' Mine Amiss

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 23

MELBOURNE, Sunday. -- At Moonee Valley yesterday Gothic (imp.), having his first race since the spring, easily won the William…

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To Get Facts Prince and Paupers Mission to Miners London

Evening News · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 1

THE Prince of Wales will leave London to-morrow night for a three days' tour of the distressed areas on the Northumberland and Durham…

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State Theatre Shops Open in June Gold Cobweb Design

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 9

Work of laying the red and yellow Sienna marble corridors of the 12 arcades of the State Theatre shopping block in Market Street has…

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Trade Review. Efflux 0F Gold. The Australian Loan. LONDON, Jan. 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 11

Although the Stock Exchange for the last day or two has been somewhat less active than earlier in the month, business generally has been good, especially in industrials. The…

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Country News and Personal Notes Dispute Over £5 Mine Held Up for Over Month

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 17

DAPTO, Sunday.--A dispute over the payment of £5 with regard to two deficiency places in the Wongawilli Colliery has thrown the mine idle since…

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Coal Bounty Federal Offer Lapses Bavin Sees Bruce Grave Result of the Deadlock

The Sun · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 9

One grave result of the miners' refusal to accept the Government's scheme for the rehabilitation of the coal industry in New South Wales is that the Commonwealth's offer of a subsidy has lapsed and may not be renewed…

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Early Solution of Coal Problem Expected Permanent Conciliatory Board Wanted Scheme for the Premier

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 5

WEST MAITLAND, Sunday-- This week is expected to bring forth a solution of the coal problem --either from the Government…

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We Can Have Cheaper Coal Without Wages Cut What Lonsdale Has Done Lithgow

The Labor Daily · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 5

The more one studies Mr. Bavin's proposed reduction of the miners' wages, the more one realises the Injustice and…

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Butler Won't Budge Coal Contract Poverty Plea "Can Buy Cheaper in England" No Patriotism Adelaide

The Labor Daily · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 1

"FOR financial reasons, coal supplies for the South Australian Government must be bought in the…

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Interstate Bitterness Over "Sop" to N.s.w. Coal Industry Bavin Meets Bruce Says Offers Have Lapsed Has Fresh Proposals in Mind

Evening News · Monday 28 January 1929 · page 7

BOTH the Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, and the State Premier, Mr. Bavin, made statements to-day on the grave situation which has arisen in the coal industry as a result of the miners' refusal to accept the Federal Government's…

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