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Mining & the mines, 1930

6,554 stories in Sydney's papers · page 37 of 250

Govt. to Blame Case for Miners Baddeley's Speech on the Air

The Labor Daily · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 1

Speaking over the wireless last night Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A. Deputy-Leader of the State Labor Party, put the case for the miners, in reply to…

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Not Surprised at Decision Northern Miners Kellock's Challenge to Bavin Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 5

THE decision of the Federal High Court, in favor of the coal-owners, was received as a matter of course in Newcastle…

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'Impotence' of Fed. Court. Bavin Jubilant Asks Sacrifice by Miners Legal Farce

The Labor Daily · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 1

"IT all shows the unreality and impotence of the Federal arbitration system." This view of the High Court's…

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Marts—money and Mines John M'grath Reduces Bonus R. & Wrench's Year

Evening News · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 6

The secretary of John M'Grath, Ltd., advises that by resolution of the directors, the following dividends were declared payable on January 31:—…

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Miners' Log in Court Legal Quibbles Same Old Story Getting Nowhere Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 5

IN the Federal Arbitration Court this afternoon, before Judge Beeby, arguments were heard regarding the dispute caused by the serving of the…

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Sequel to Rothbury Riot. Heavy Penalties Inflicted. Secret Ballot on General Strike. Volunteer Worker Attacked at Colliery

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 12

Mr. Reed, P.M., gave reserved judgment yesterday at West Maitland in the cases under the Mass Picketing Act heard at the local police court, arising out of happenings at Rothbury Colliery on December 16, and implicating twenty men…

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Wild Demands A.L.P. CONFERENCE. Federal Government Censured. Commandeering the Mines Advocated

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 11

Demands for drastic action by the Federal Government in the coal dispute were made at a special Labour conference held in the Trades Hall…

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Money, Mines and Markets City Gossip Reduced Dividends Paid 20 Per Cent. Declarations

The Sun · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 4

Though the directors of Richardson and Wrench, Ltd, will not recommend payment of the customary bonus of 6 2-3 per cent, at the annual…

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Won't Open More Mines Govt. Afraid Bavin-weaver Rivalry Veil Is Lifted

The Labor Daily · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 1

ALTHOUGH Mr. Bavin and his henchmen are elated at the High Court's majority decision, they are afraid to go ahead with their…

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Both in Pale Gold Bride and Her Maid Strike New Note

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 22

IT does not often happen that a bride and her accompanying maid are frocked in the same shade. Most brides prefer their attendants in a…

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May Go to Gaol Convicted Miners' Attitude Hint by Counsel Stir Over Solicitor's Clerk Cessnock

Evening News · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 11

PRIOR to the opening of Cessnock Court to-day. Mr. Clancy asked Mr. Reed, P.M., what attitude his Worship would adopt if told that the men who were fined yesterday intended going to prison instead of…

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Cause of the Coal Lockout Enforcing Lower Wages Nat. Member's Views Auckland (N.z.)

The Labor Daily · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 4

THE Nationalist member for Willoaghby (N.S.W.), Mr. E. L. Sanders is visiting the Dominion and will return to Sydney on January 27…

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Coal Crisis. Conference Demands Action Tired of Fed. Inertia Industrialists Face Facts Deeds, Not Words, They Ask

The Labor Daily · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 5

ONE of the most successful conferences ever conducted in relation to the coal dispute was that held in the Trades Hall yesterday, when Federal and State members met the Central Executive and representatives of the unions concerned in the dispute…

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"All Out" Decision by Rank and File Conference Action Ordered But Miners' Lodges Divided Eight Arrests Assault: Intimidation Charges Cessnock

Evening News · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 11

THE South Maitland Rank and File Conference agreed to an "all-out" policy, and ordered that steps be taken to put the machinery into motion. Meetings were held in variola parti of the field to-day…

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Miners In-court. Counsel Puzzled with Magistrate's Decision Convicted on Unnamed Charge Bench Ruling Is Challenged Fines Aggregate £380 West Maitland

The Labor Daily · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 6

MR. REED, P.M., according to counsel for the defence, in the cases connected with the happenings at Rothbury on December 16, to-day convicted two men of an offence with which they were not charged. The defendants--twenty all told--were found guilty of taking part…

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Judge Beeby Makes Another Interim Award in the Coal Dispute 2-Inch Key in Baby's Body Curious Treatment Cotton=wool "Sandwich"

The Sun · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 15

Doctors at St. Vincent's Hospital today removed a key more than two inches long, which had remained in two-year-old Arthur…

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Sensational Arrests of Miners' Lodge Officials ! Seven Charged at Kurri with Intimidation More Moves Are Expected Under Amended Crimes Act Ammunition Search Goes on

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 2

KURRI KURRI, Wednesday. -- A sensation was caused at Weston to-day when seven men -- prominent officials of the Hebburn miners' lodges -- were arrested by local and plainclothes police…

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Different Dispute Bask for New Award Log Did It Miners Asked for an Increase He Full Judgment Failure of Owners' Objections Continued From Page 1

Evening News · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 12

JUDGE BEEBY'S award to-day wu similar in its provisions to that which the High Court decided yesterday was bad in law, but it was made in respect of an entirely different dispute…

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Coal Decision Brings Censure on Federal Government Definite Labor Split in Executive Ranks Stormy Meeting at Trades Hall Slates Theodore and Cabinet McTIERNAN Leaves in Anger

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 3

A motion of censure on the Federal Government, and a demand for immediate action in the coal dispute,…

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Wiluna Gold Mines

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 13

Our Perth correspondent telegraphs that it has been learned Wiluna Gold Mines. Ltd., raised a loan of £200,000 in London just prior to the announcement that an advance of £300,000 was to…

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