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Sydney · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1930

6,554 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 250

All Safety Men Out of Northern Mines Police Resort to Handy Batons Miners' Tactful Move Deputies and Enginemen in Line Owners Perturbed Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 1

A CONDITION of panic prevailed among the associated owners this morning when the whole of the safety men and deputies ceased work. Ventilation and pumping services also stopped…

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Gold Resources. Commonwealth Bank's Control. MELBOURNE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 15

The Federal Cabinet has decided to authorise the Commonwealth Bank to acquire the gold held by the trading banks in Australia. It was announced this evening by the…

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Financial. Gold Holdings. Commonwealth Bank to Acquire

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 17

That the Federal Treasurer would authorise the Commonwealth Bank to take over what gold holdings the trading banks have was generally anticipated. Mr. Theodore, too, has…

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Female Spies on Miners Disguised As Saleswomen Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 6

While the miners have put up a clean fight against the, unwarranted attacks on their wages and living conditions, the coal barons have probed and…

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Among the Men Miners' Divided Opinion Rumor's Rank Breath

The Sun · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 12

This impression of the life and feeling on the northern coalfields, gained by moving among the miners themselves, was written…

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Miners' Route Marches. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 9

Sir,—The latest move on the part of the northern miners is scarcely calculated to arouse a sympathetic attitude towards their cause amongst the bulk of the population of…

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Bavin Writes to Scullin About Miners' Army Gentle Hint

Evening News · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 11

THE State Premier, Mr. Bavin. has communication with the Prime Minister Mr. Scullin, on the coal position in the north…

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Coal Commission. Preparing a Report. for State Government

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 15

It is expected that the report of the Coal Commission, of which Mr. Justice Davidson is chairman, will be presented to the State Government next month. It will contain…

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Scullin to Hear of Coal Crisis Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 5

MR. SCULLIN to-morrow will receive a deputation regarding the coal mines. The speakers will be Messrs…

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Mining Objection Disallowed. West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 16

Following an inquiry under section 127 of the Mining Act, held by the warden (Mr. A. N. Graham) at East Maitland Court House regarding objections by J. and A. Brown to…

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Cave Dweller Again Moorefield Gold Cup Well Treated

Referee · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 4

Though many of the entrants are bound to drop out when acceptances fall due on Thursday, it is quite on the cards that it will be necessary to…

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Thunderbolt's Grave Desecrated Demented Man Digs for Gold

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 6

ARMIDALE, Tuesday. -- A demented man desecrated the grave of Thunderbolt, the bushranger, in Uralla Cemetery…

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Beeby Coal Award High Court Proceedings. Mineowners Challenge Validity

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 17

THE Hearing of the application of the mine-owners, challenging the validity of the interim coal award made last month by Judge Beeby, was continued in…

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Lithgow "White" Coal for City Finals of Country Lawn Tennis

The Sun · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 24

FINALISTS in the women's teams' matches at the Country Lawn Tennis Carnival to-day. Reading from [?]ft: Mrs. Turnbull and Miss Wansey (Newcastle), who met Mrs. Martin and Miss Elphick (Goulburn). IT'S "WHITE" COAL! Unloading coal from Lithgow at the Alexandria…

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When Safety Men Leave Mines Gas and Water Become Grave Threats

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 3

With the safety men out of the mines, a grim threat to the lives of workers will exist when re-opening takes place…

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Huge Export of Gold Federal Govt. to Act Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 4

The Federal Treasurer, Mr. Theodore, announced to-day that the Government had considered the action to be taken for the control of the gold…

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Rothbury, Coal. Two More Trainloads. Total Now 1600 Tons. Branxton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 15

Two more trainloads of coal hewn by volunteer labour were hauled from Rothbury colliery to-day. Both were heavily guarded by police, and made a safe trip through to the…

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Marts—money and Mines No Int. Div. for Yellow Cabs Difficult Period

Evening News · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 9

In their half-yearly report the directors of the Yellow Cabs of Australia, Ltd., state.— Generally speaking trading conditions for…

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Coal Case in High Court Davies Not "Dishonest Witness" Barrister Rebuked by Judge Coal Inquiry Enters Second Week of Hearing Rothbury Argument Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 5

THE application by Northern colliery owners against Judge Beeby's interim award entered upon its second week of hearing at the Melbourne High Court to-day…

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Miners to Assemble. Early This Morning. Police Instructed to Disperse Crowds. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 16

Police in Cessnock, Kurri, and other towns on the South Maitland field have been active since midnight in preparation for a reported gathering of miners at 5 o'clock this morning…

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