Levy Proposed. Miners' Federation Exempted
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 13
At a meeting of the executives of all unions convened by the Labour Council last night it was agreed that each union should impose a levy, as from February 8, of 1/ per week in…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Colliery Troubles Aberdare Resumes Dispute at Burwood Newcastle
The Labor Daily · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 6
"NOTWITHSTANDING his previous decision not to attend a conference regarding disputes at the Caledonian Company's co[?]es. Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mining. the Share Market
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 15
The mining share market was active yesterday, with prices largely irregular. Silver-lead interests advanced strongly in sympathy with a recovery in the price of lead. Norths,…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Miners Protest Fascism of Bruce Govt. Cessnock
The Labor Daily · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 6
To unite all working-class organisations in a combined protest against the ever-growing Fascism of the Br[?] Government, a council of action,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Miners Are Indignant Report Mutilated Methods of Tory Press
The Labor Daily · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 5
It was stated last night, on behalf of the Central Council of the Miners' Federation: -- "The named has taken exception to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Want. the Work Shared at Abermain Mines Cessnock
The Labor Daily · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 6
To bring ahem an equal share of work at Abermain Nos. 1 and 2 collieries a conference will be sought with the superintendent Mr. Greenway…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Coal Situation Big Federal Move Is Expected Canberra
The Labor Daily · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 1
The Labor Party here is making Itself fully acquainted with the coal situation in New South Wales, anticipating that big moves will be made in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Coal Industry. to the Editor of the Herald
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 5
Sir,—Since the crisis in this industry developed many illuminating facts in regard thereto have been published, but not nearly enough has been said about two of the most…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Riotous Miners. Police Charge. Wild Scene in Wales. LONDON, Feb. 6
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 13
When four men who had resumed work at Nine Mile Point colliery, Monmouthshire, were leaving the pit a crowd assembled and jeered "Blacklegg!" Thirty or 40 police…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Unions Force the Pace. Crises in Coal and Timber Industries
The Land · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 4
Australian industry is at present shaken by crises in what may be termed two of its great near-primary industries-coal and timber. The circumstances are somewhat similar in each case. Both industries have become unprofitable. The markets for…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Timber Crisis. Gathering of Unions Much Enthusiasm Timbermen's Case Miners Explain Their Position
The Labor Daily · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 6
A CROWDED meeting of representative of various unions met in the large conference chamber…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Events of the Day Coal Crisis Abortive Attempt to Stabilise the Industry
The Farmer and Settler · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 4
There has been practically no development in the coal crisis during the week, although a number of conferences between various sections of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Oversea Coal Freights Will Rise" S.A. May Have to Call New Tenders
The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 2
NEWCASTLE, Thursday. -- It is believed that South Australia cannot get all her coal requirements from England at a price lower than Newcastle…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Money, Mines & Markets City Gossip Money in London Bank Rate Raised 5½ Per Cent. Bank Rate
The Sun · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 3
Money is becoming "tight" in London. That is indicated by the increase from 4½ to 5½ per cent in the rate…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Coal Owners Fake Figures What About Huge Margin Between Hewing Rate and Selling Price? Thirroul, N .S. W.
The Workers' Weekly · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 1
The financial figure-jugglers are again to the fore with the coal question, but there are a few figure questions left untouched by C. M…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Where Do the Profits Go? Great Coal Mystery Newcastle 20-; Sydney 45- Per Ton Yet Premier Ignores Demand for Inquiry
The Labor Daily · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 5
COAL on the Dyke at Newcastle sold at 20- a ton yesterday. The same coal was distributed in Sydney to the "Labor Daily" and thousands of small users at 45- a ton. that 25- a ton is added to the price before it reaches…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Anstey Startles House on Mining Horrors Praises Courage of Prince Gives Notice to Move Deploring British Conditions Bruce in Awkward Position Canberra
The Labor Daily · Friday 8 February 1929 · page 1
SHOULD the Commonwealth Government pass a resolution which is a strong censure on the Imperial Government for all the coal is dustry in Britain to degenerate into an appalling situation, such as that seen recently by the horrified Prime of Wales on his tour through the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Britain's Coal Miners Who "Derided" the Bishops?
The Labor Daily · Saturday 9 February 1929 · page 9
A well attended meeting wan recently held in Birmingham to organise a relief fund for the distressed in the mining districts. That faithful…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Prince and Miners
The Labor Daily · Saturday 9 February 1929 · page 8
Sir.--The published observations [?] the Prince of Wales during his [?] the mining districts in England [?] to have attracted world[?]wide [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Miners' Council's Statement
The Labor Daily · Saturday 9 February 1929 · page 9
THE attacks of the Nationalist State Premier, Mr. Bavin, upon the Central Council of the Miners' Federation were effectively replied to at its sitting last Tuesday. The fact of the matter is, as the Council pointed out. that the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →