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Mining & the mines, 1929

7,217 stories in Sydney's papers · page 73 of 250

Miners' Scheme. Collective Control System. Mr. Davies 'S Appeal. "Place a Mine at Our Disposal."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 11

Mr. D J. Davies, secietary of the Miners' Federation, addressing the Constitutional Club yesterday, said that the collective contract system would solve the coal problem…

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Nawng Pet Mine Flooded

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 16
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

Nawng Pet Tin Mines, Ltd., reports that heavy rain has fallen, and the district is under water. Railway traffic has been suspended…

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Case for the Miners

Evening News · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 1

THE trouble on the Northern Coalfields is a subject of vital interest to the community. The "Evening News" has…

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Opening Near Cessnock Unassociated Colliery Cessnock

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 5

It is expected that a start win be made at the Greta-Mllfield Colliery, nera Ellalong, within the next fort- night The property is being…

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Nawng Pet Tin Mine Flooded

The Sun · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 15

The manager for Nawag Pet Tin Mines, Ltd., reports that heavy rain has fallen, and the district is under water. Railway traffic is suspended. The mine is full of water which…

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"Ivory and Gold Honeycomb"

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 9

"An immense honeycomb of ivory and gold, drawn exactly from the most beautiful and lavish examples of Louis XIV. interior decorations,…

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Miners' Council to Meet. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 11

The miners' central council is to meet in Sydney on Thursday to consider developments in the coal situation…

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Mining. the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 13

Irregularity overtook prices in the mining share market yesterday. Trading waa light. Barriers firmed appreciably—though too well held to attain much activity—following the…

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Carpathia Tin Mining Co

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 13

For the half-year ended January 31, 1929, accounts of the Carpathia Tin Mining Co., N.L., disclose a loss of £207. Although directors declared an interim dividend of /6 per…

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Coal-owners' Fate Question of Federal Action

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 5

CANBERRA, Monday.--A decision as to whether certain coal-owners are to be prosecuted or not by the Federal Government, will be made…

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Coal Crisis. More Steamers Idle. NEWCASTLE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 11

It is understood that the coal stoppage is about to deal a further blow to the interstate shipping trade. Already a number of colliers have been laid…

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Mines to Close Barrier Protest Broken Hill

Evening News · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 10

THE Industrial Council, at a special meeting last night, decided to stop mine work from midnight to-might until midnight to-morrow, as a protest against…

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Fiery Death Eight Miners Killed Fight for Bodies London

The Sun · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 1

Eight miners lost their lives at the Coombs Wood Colliery (Worcestershire), their bodies being recovered after an all-day fight with…

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British Labor's Loss Two Members Dead Miners' Representatives London

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 1

TWO prominent labor members of the House of Commons, Messrs. Stephen Walsh and Frank Varley, died on Saturday…

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Gold Mounted Rump Steaks 1929 Cud-chewing Fashions

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 2

Rump steak at £100 a lb.; fillet steak at £150 a lb.; and sirloin at a mere £60 or £70 a lb. THIS price would probably be asked…

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Idle Ships Twelve in Port One Laden with Coal

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 5

Unemployment is acute along the waterfront as a consequences of the coal lockout, and it would appear that every endeavor is being made by the…

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Not Yet P.M. on Coal Commission Canberra

The Sun · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 15

In the House of Representatives today, the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) informed Mr. Watkins that he could not yet announce the personnel of…

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10% Levy on All Miners Aid for Idle Men Newcastle

Evening News · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 9

A TEN per cent, levy on all working miners in the State, to assist thief comrades in the North will probably be struck by the Miners'…

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Gold Bed and Alabaster Boot Marvels of Tutankhamen's Tomb LONDON

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 4

An exhibition of the latest treasures from Tutankhamen's tomb, which opened at Cairo, on March 17, includes the most beautiful articles…

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