Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Mining & the mines, all years

Sydney · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1930

6,554 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 250

Financial. Gold Reserves. Dangers of Artificial Protection

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 19

When the Commonwenlth Bank Act Amendment Act was being debated in the Federal Parliament warnings were freely given of the dnnger of restricting the export of gold…

Continued on Trove, page 19 →

New Western Mine to Start Next Week Lithgow

Evening News · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 3

A new coll[?]ry will commence operations next week. It is [?]tua[?]ed on the [?] western highway at the foot of [?] famous H[?] walls Six men…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Utilisation of Coal What Other Countries Are Doing

The Labor Daily · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 9

At a recent joint meeting of the Institution of Electrical Engineers and the Institute of Fuel (London) three papers were presented dealing with…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

"Best Bets" for Moorefield Reno and Gold Tray

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 24

Provided that the barrier draw favors them, Reno and Gold Tray are likely to start firm favorites, and carry their supporters through in…

Continued on Trove, page 24 →

Churches Seek Coal Peace All Denominations Are Appealed to

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 7

THE heads of all the Churches in the State have received radiograms from London,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

The Coal Crisis. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 11

Sir,—One or two letters recently published in your columns have drawn attention to the urgent demand for prayer which the present situation makes. In the international sphere…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Stone-throwers. at Western Mines. Rescue Station Bombarded. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 18

Stones were thrown into the equipmentroom at the Western Mines Rescue Station last night and shattered a window. Stones were also hurled on to the roof…

Continued on Trove, page 18 →

The Churches and Coal. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 16

Sir,—All that Rev. W. L. Patison sugg[?] in reference to the unofficial influence of the members of the churches in the Ma[?] coalfields has boen done, and more, for [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Miners' Relief Fund. Dash Forward Close to £800 Now Waterside Workers' Cheque

The Labor Daily · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 5

After some days of struggling to bring the miners' fund total to £700, we succeeded. And before we have got our breath the total is…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Gold Standard. Chinese Currency. Exchange Position Improving. Shanghai, Jan. 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 17

Following the announcement by the finance Minister (Mr. Soong) yesterday that in future Customs duty would have to be paid on a gold basis, the Nanking Government to-day issued…

Continued on Trove, page 17 →

Bavin's Coal Trickery Vend Protected Cunning Conspiracy Why Not Arrests? (To the Editor.)

The Labor Daily · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 7

Sir, -- The news of the day lays hare in all its hidcousness the conspiracy to down the wage-carners of Australia. It was a case of "Mr. Atkins" during the war,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Scheme for Manning Ashtonfields Colliery on 50-50 Basis "Rank and File" Arrangement Unassociated Pits Scullin Slated for Inactivity Newcastle

Evening News · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 3

AN interesting position has arisen at Ashtonfields colliery, which was the scene of a sensational mass attack last week. Under an arrangements has being completed, half the employees…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

ALL M.'sP. to Confer A.L.P. Decision Urgent Call for Action Coal Dispute

The Labor Daily · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 5

THE A.L.P. Central Executive decided last night to call a conference of all N.S.W. Labor Parliamentarians to meet the full State…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

No Basis of Settlement Coal Dispute Scullin and Bavin Confer at Melb. in the Balance Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 1

MR. SCULLIN, Prime Minister, and Mr. Bavin, Premier of New South Wales, had a lengthy discussion to-day regarding the coal…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Clubs Seized by Police: Evidence Against Miners Rail Axe Thousand Men Must Go All Grades Suffer Water Board, Too

The Sun · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 7

At least 1000 men employed in the operating and maintenance sections of the railways will…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Mass Picketing to he Resumed on Coalfields Further Clashes with Police Are Feared Miners Arrange Demonstrations For To-day and Monday Patrol in Trouble at Kurri

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 3

CESSNOCK, Friday.--Undeterred by the determined police action of Wednesday, and the advice of the Miners' Federation, miners on the Maitland field have decided to resume mass picketing…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Miners' Action Enginedrivers Resentful

The Sun · Sunday 19 January 1930 · page 2

The Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association resents the proposed attempt of the miners to man the engines at Cardiff Borehole, and possibly…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

"Mine's a Pint !" Everyone for Himself

The Sun · Sunday 19 January 1930 · page 1

It was a case of No. I everywhere at Moorefield yesterday. The sizzling heat caused…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Hot Words Attack on Police M.h.r. to Miners

The Sun · Sunday 19 January 1930 · page 2

By a vigorous attack on the police force on the northern coalfields, the Federal member for Hunter, Mr. James M.H.R., electrified a meeting of 500…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

No Beer Temptation Defied Miners Firm Plea of the Waverers Cessnock

The Sun · Sunday 19 January 1930 · page 2

Notwithstanding that the intense heat made to- day an ideal occasion for the breaking of a beer strike, miners stood firm in…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →