Audley proposes new board members for walter energy aol. What charles copeman achieved at robe river quadrant online. This short story has been available to read at the tennant creek brisbane reunions. North limited was a diversified mining and resources company. We, glindemann and kitching enterprises, did our first drilling in tennant creek about 195455 for national lead. Robe river dispute australian society for the study of labour history. Publication of the book was sponsored by the pekowallsend mining company, operator of scheelite mining on the island as a gesture of good neighbourliness and an urgent desire to see the history of the fascinating island recorded for posterity in the best possible way. When the peace is won and our men come home, ample stocks of this extra tasty extract will be available for.
Jul 31, 2014 on 31 july 1986, the high court of australia delivered minister for aboriginal affairs v pekowallsend ltd 1986 hca 40. These images are from thesis 611 or from other archival collections relating to the history and heritage of the local suburb of wallsend. It includes scientists who were australian by birth as well as tho. The tonnage of ore was tripled with half the labour force. Peko wallsend limited corporate entry encyclopedia of australian science encyclopedia of australian science is a biographical, bibliographical and archival database of australian scientists and scientific organisations with links to related articles and images. Robe river dispute socialist action articles labour history. Wallsend memories and photographs has 15,272 members. Wallsend was established after the wallsend coal companys first mine was opened in 1860. Twenty years later the company was taken over by north broken hill holdings pty limited.
Wallsend local history society stumped by mystery old. Cath chegwidden loves unearthing the past and being an historical. Geopeko was the exploration arm of the australian mining company, peko wallsend limited. From a start as a small copper miner in the northern territory, geopekos discoveries built pekowallsend into one.
A new pocketsized book takes us on a historical tour of wallsend written by ken hutchinson, one of the regions leading local history writers. Relevant and irrelevant considerations uni study guides. Under peko wallsend, toll was developed into a national carrier. Complete with a map of the towns most notable places, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and watch the changing face of the town as ken. Encyclopedia of australian science pekowallsend limited was a holding company with subsidiaries involved in mineral exploration, mining and manufacturing.
Most of it came from the robe river iron ore operation. Sep 30, 2009 wallsend through time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of the country. Minister for aboriginal affairs v pekowallsend ltd 1986. From the newcastle morning herald and miners advocate. As mason j as he then was pointed out in minister for aboriginalaffairs v pekowallsend ltd 1986.
In 1968 its name changed from pekowallsend investments limited to pekowallsend limited. Atomic energy act 1953, authority under section 41, australian atomic energy commission, peko wallsend operations ltd, electrolytic zinc company of australasia limited australian govt. The rank and file and the robe river dispute labour history. Following on from his excellent book wallsend, published as part of the images of england series by tempus publications ltd in 2005, local historian ken hutchinson continues to document the changing face of wallsend, in wallsend through time. Ron was writing a book of memories and offered these short stories. Post your old and new photographs of wallsend here and share. Wentworth, paul minister for aboriginal affairs v pekowallsend. May 07, 2015 wallsend history tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of the country. Relief at first instance had been granted on the basis of. Interim report pekowallsend national library of australia. Wallsend local history society stumped by mystery old pictures of the town. Minister for aboriginal affairs v peko wallsend ltd 1986 hca 40 minister for aboriginal affairs v peko wallsend ltd 31 july 1986 1986 hca 40 31 july 1986 gibbs c.
Geopeko a successful australian mineral explorer paperback geopeko a successful australian mineral explorer edited by brian williams and rob ryan paperback, 210 pages isbn. Pekowallsend limited was a holding company with subsidiaries involved in mineral exploration, mining and manufacturing. On 31 july 1986, the high court of australia delivered minister for aboriginal affairs v pekowallsend ltd 1986 hca 40. Richard henry hooper local history of king island, recording the development of its people and resources. Geopeko was the exploration arm of the australian mining company, pekowallsend limited. The following tactics were implemented early by john elliston and, with the aid of his early recruits, the geopeko culture that underwrote their exploration success was formed. By the late 20th century the company had become the fourth largest iron ore exporter in the world with expansion underway which would have made it equal third. In 1988 they took over peko wallsend limited, changing their name to the unwieldy north broken hill peko limited, before. Lieutenant edward close, an engineer and founder of morpeth, recorded that part of the wallsend area was called barrahinebin by the aboriginal. Minister for aboriginal affairs v pekowallsend ltd 1986 hca 40 minister for aboriginal affairs v pekowallsend ltd 31 july 1986 1986 hca 40 31 july 1986 gibbs c. New emperors novel clothes climate change analysed by aziz. Unlike many other colonial towns, they were not formed on convict labour. Peko mine, tennant creek, barkly region, northern territory.
Pekowallsend pty ltd, repco ltd, tioxide australia pty ltd, zinc corporation ltd, hardman chemicals pty ltd, unilever australia pty ltd. Ad hope australian union history bhp bradon ellem charles court colleen palmer conzinc rio tinto donald horne fifo hamersley herb larratt kevin rudd peko wallsend pilbara mineworkers union rock solid the pilbara western australia history the pilbara is an important book for anyone think. Wallsend memories and photographs public group facebook. While mining unions appealed to the west australian industrial relations commission wa irc to restore conditions, peko wallsend gave another 60 workers an. Over time, capacity eventually rose to 420,000 tonnes. In 1968 its name changed from peko wallsend investments limited to peko wallsend limited. Although based in australia, its operations eventually extended to six continents. Available in the national library of australia collection. It all started with the vision, hard work and horse and cart of one man albert toll. Publication of the book was sponsored by the peko wallsend mining company, operator of scheelite mining on the island as a gesture of good neighbourliness and an urgent desire to see the history of the fascinating island recorded for posterity in the best possible way. Wallsend history tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of the country. By the middle of the year charles needed to act against ballooning wage costs, operation at just 60 per cent of capacity, and the companys income falling to a third of what it had been a year earlier. The commissioner recommended that the claim in this case be acceded to and acknowledged that the area of land affected included at least part of an area known as ranger 68. In 1969 king island scheelite 1947 ltd was absorbed into the peko wallsend group of companies, and milling capacity was subsequently increased to 300,000 tonnes per annum.
Peko wallsend robe river industrial dispute oral history interviews conducted by stuart reid sound recording. This case note consists of an analysis of the decisions in pekowallsend v the minister for arts, herituge and the ttvironment and, an ap eal, the minister for ans, hentage and the envimntnent v peko walkend. Complete with a map of the towns most notable places, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and watch the changing face of the town as ken hutchinson guides us through the local streets. Nov 10, 2014 the victory was for pekowallsend and charles copeman.
Wallsend through time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of the country. It is part of the city of newcastle local government area. Jun 02, 2015 a new pocketsized book takes us on a historical tour of wallsend written by ken hutchinson, one of the regions leading local history writers, the book takes readers on a guided tour through. General, ecclesiastical, industrial and biographical william richardson newcastle libraries, north tyneside libraries, 1998 wallsend england 538 pages. Rank and file rebellion at robe river dispute red flag. Minister for arts, heritage and environment v pekowallsend ltd 1987 15 fcr 274, 279 bowen cj, 283 wilcox j.
Pekowallsend ltd v minister for arts, heritage and environment 1986 fcr 19, 445. A selection of articles from the publication socialist action on the 1986 robe river dispute and its aftermath. New emperors novel clothes climate change analysed by. This case note consists of an analysis of the decisions in peko wallsend v the minister for arts, herituge and the ttvironment and, an ap eal, the minister for ans, hentage and the envimntnent v peko walkend. Some general conclusions are drawn about the rights of those with private interests in world heritage properties. Aboriginal land rights northern territory act 1976. Hunter valley military history remembers the 75th anniversary of the second world war 19391945. The business that albert founded left the toll familys hands in 1959 when it was purchased by national minerals. Wallsend proud then and now reveals amazing stories of towns. Geopeko was an outstandingly successful minerals explorer.
Audley proposes new board members for walter energy nominates five highlyqualified candidates experienced in mining believes current board has shown a. Old tyneside town of wallsend is reborn as pocket book takes. Wallsend is a western suburb of newcastle, new south wales, australia 11 kilometres 6. Kathryn riddell asks chronicle readers to help answer some. The pub had been opened in 1963 by sir john hunter, chairman of swan hunter. Graemes still angry, but says we have to understand the way the system works to fight it. On 2o july 1979, the northern land council lodged an application under the aboriginal land rights northern territory act 1976 on behalf of aboriginals claiming to have a traditional land claim in what.
That has helped him write a new book which chronicles more than 170 pubs and clubs, past and present, in wallsend. Steve, who lives in hadrian park in wallsend and is a security officer at northumbria university, leads a quieter life these days. When i first saw the warrego mine, in october 1968, the main shaft sinkers had got down to approximately 120 feet from the surface. The best of bob ryan by bob ryan nook book ebook barnes. Ltd was absorbed into the pekowallsend group of companies, and milling capacity was subsequently increased to 300,000 tonnes per annum. The company even won an award for productivity, presented to it by labor then premier brian burke at burswood casino. Minister for aboriginal affairs v pekowallsend ltd. In the decade following, it became part of mining conglomerate peko wallsend, which used the toll business for the transport activities of it entire operations. The company even won an award for productivity, presented to it by then labor premier brian burke at burswood casino. The case of minister for aboriginal affairs v pekowallsend ltd 1986 162 clr 24 considered the issue of the taking into consideration relevant matters when making a decision and whether or not a decisionmaker was bound to consider the detriment that the grant of land would have on a mining company. Request this item to view in the librarys reading rooms using your library card. The aims of our society are to bring together all those who. Minister for aboriginal affairs v peko wallsend ltd aboriginals land rights administrative law inquiry by aboriginal land commissioner.
Geopeko a successful australian mineral explorer by brian. Peko wallsend limited was a holding company with subsidiaries involved in mineral exploration, mining and manufacturing. The land was originally owned by alexander brown who helped found the company. The ranger ore bodies were discovered in 1969 by electrolytic zinc company of australasia ez and pekowallsend operations limited peko. Seems those restrictive work practices arent restrictive enough. Geopekos early history is to a great extent a textbook of how mineral exploration. From a start as a small copper miner in the northern territory, geopekos discoveries built pekowallsend into one of australias premier mining companies. This book details how geopeko followed this strategy in the years when sir john proud was directorchairman of peko wallsend ltd and john elliston was exploration chief. This book presents a very interesting collection of historical war photos for the. It was established when the newcastle and wallsend mining company opened coal mines nearby in 1860. Peko wallsend, of which charles was managing director, became majority owner of the robe river iron ore mine in early 1986.
Greig d and davis j, the law of contract, law book company 1987 at 986. The case of minister for aboriginal affairs v peko wallsend ltd 1986 162 clr 24 considered the issue of the taking into consideration relevant matters when making a decision and whether or not a decisionmaker was bound to consider the detriment that the grant of land would have on a mining company. Reproduced in full colour, this is an exciting examination of wallsend, the famous streets and the famous faces, and what they meant to the people of wallsend throughout the 19th and into the 20th century. Geopeko a successful australian mineral explorer paperback. From a start as a small copper miner in the northern territory, geopekos discoveries built peko wallsend into one of australias premier mining companies. Aug 23, 2001 peko wallsend limited was a holding company with subsidiaries involved in mineral exploration, mining and manufacturing. The best of bob ryan is a collection of the best columns and stories by hall of fame globe sportswriter bob ryan. Panther on the battlefield, volume 2 world war two photobook. The victory was for pekowallsend and charles copeman. The king island scheelite mine has a long and distinguished history. Peko, juno, orlando, ivanhoe, and warrego which was due to begin production in 1970 or 71. Named after a place in england, the town grew rapidly. Pekowallsend robe river industrial dispute oral history. Pekoite type locality is the juno mine, the species probably named after the pekowallsend company which mined both deposits.
From a start as a small copper miner in the northern territory, geopekos discoveries built peko wallsend into one. Atomic energy act 1953, authority under section 41, australian atomic energy commission, pekowallsend operations ltd, electrolytic zinc company of australasia limited australian govt. Old tyneside town of wallsend is reborn as pocket book. The end of a era error contains a very good discussion of the historical.
Wallsend proud by cath chegwidden macleans booksellers. The company subsequently underwent a name change to tollchadwick, as its new owners. A new book explains why wallsend has historic bragging rights. This case note consists of an analysis of the decisions in pekowallsend v the.
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