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. 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. General, ecclesiastical, industrial and biographical william richardson newcastle libraries, north tyneside libraries, 1998 wallsend england 538 pages. 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. 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. Minister for arts, heritage and environment v pekowallsend ltd 1987 15 fcr 274, 279 bowen cj, 283 wilcox j. Interim report pekowallsend national library of australia. 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. 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. Atomic energy act 1953, authority under section 41, australian atomic energy commission, pekowallsend operations ltd, electrolytic zinc company of australasia limited australian govt. 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. Some general conclusions are drawn about the rights of those with private interests in world heritage properties.
In 1988 they took over peko wallsend limited, changing their name to the unwieldy north broken hill peko limited, before. Steve, who lives in hadrian park in wallsend and is a security officer at northumbria university, leads a quieter life these days. Nov 10, 2014 the victory was for pekowallsend and charles copeman. New emperors novel clothes climate change analysed by aziz. Old tyneside town of wallsend is reborn as pocket book takes. Most of it came from the robe river iron ore operation. Geopekos early history is to a great extent a textbook of how mineral exploration. From the newcastle morning herald and miners advocate.
Available in the national library of australia collection. 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. 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. This book presents a very interesting collection of historical war photos for the. Wentworth, paul minister for aboriginal affairs v pekowallsend.
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. 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. While mining unions appealed to the west australian industrial relations commission wa irc to restore conditions, peko wallsend gave another 60 workers an. Panther on the battlefield, volume 2 world war two photobook. The land was originally owned by alexander brown who helped found the company. Wallsend local history society stumped by mystery old. 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. The business that albert founded left the toll familys hands in 1959 when it was purchased by national minerals.
From a start as a small copper miner in the northern territory, geopekos discoveries built pekowallsend into one. Atomic energy act 1953, authority under section 41, australian atomic energy commission, peko wallsend operations ltd, electrolytic zinc company of australasia limited australian govt. Pekowallsend robe river industrial dispute oral history. The victory was for pekowallsend and charles copeman. 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. Jul 31, 2014 on 31 july 1986, the high court of australia delivered minister for aboriginal affairs v pekowallsend ltd 1986 hca 40. Kathryn riddell asks chronicle readers to help answer some. When the peace is won and our men come home, ample stocks of this extra tasty extract will be available for. Pekoite type locality is the juno mine, the species probably named after the pekowallsend company which mined both deposits. The ranger ore bodies were discovered in 1969 by electrolytic zinc company of australasia ez and pekowallsend operations limited peko. 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. 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 tonnage of ore was tripled with half the labour force. Wallsend memories and photographs public group facebook. Relevant and irrelevant considerations uni study guides. Request this item to view in the librarys reading rooms using your library card. Although based in australia, its operations eventually extended to six continents. A new pocketsized book takes us on a historical tour of wallsend written by ken hutchinson, one of the regions leading local history writers. Cath chegwidden loves unearthing the past and being an historical. Twenty years later the company was taken over by north broken hill holdings pty limited. 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.
North limited was a diversified mining and resources company. On 31 july 1986, the high court of australia delivered minister for aboriginal affairs v pekowallsend ltd 1986 hca 40. 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. We, glindemann and kitching enterprises, did our first drilling in tennant creek about 195455 for national lead. 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. Sep 30, 2009 wallsend through time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of the country. Geopeko was the exploration arm of the australian mining company, pekowallsend limited.
Ron was writing a book of memories and offered these short stories. The rank and file and the robe river dispute labour history. Aug 23, 2001 peko wallsend limited was a holding company with subsidiaries involved in mineral exploration, mining and manufacturing. Encyclopedia of australian science pekowallsend limited was a holding company with subsidiaries involved in mineral exploration, mining and manufacturing. A selection of articles from the publication socialist action on the 1986 robe river dispute and its aftermath. In 1968 its name changed from peko wallsend investments limited to peko wallsend limited. These images are from thesis 611 or from other archival collections relating to the history and heritage of the local suburb of wallsend. Relief at first instance had been granted on the basis of. Peko wallsend, of which charles was managing director, became majority owner of the robe river iron ore mine in early 1986. 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. The aims of our society are to bring together all those who. The company even won an award for productivity, presented to it by then labor premier brian burke at burswood casino.
Over time, capacity eventually rose to 420,000 tonnes. New emperors novel clothes climate change analysed by. What charles copeman achieved at robe river quadrant online. Peko, juno, orlando, ivanhoe, and warrego which was due to begin production in 1970 or 71. Peko mine, tennant creek, barkly region, northern territory. Robe river dispute australian society for the study of labour history. The best of bob ryan by bob ryan nook book ebook barnes.
From a start as a small copper miner in the northern territory, geopekos discoveries built peko wallsend into one of australias premier mining companies. When i first saw the warrego mine, in october 1968, the main shaft sinkers had got down to approximately 120 feet from the surface. Richard henry hooper local history of king island, recording the development of its people and resources. In 1968 its name changed from pekowallsend investments limited to pekowallsend limited. It is part of the city of newcastle local government area. Robe river dispute socialist action articles labour history. Geopeko was an outstandingly successful minerals explorer. Minister for aboriginal affairs v pekowallsend ltd 1986.
It includes scientists who were australian by birth as well as tho. Named after a place in england, the town grew rapidly. The company even won an award for productivity, presented to it by labor then premier brian burke at burswood casino. Pekowallsend pty ltd, repco ltd, tioxide australia pty ltd, zinc corporation ltd, hardman chemicals pty ltd, unilever australia pty ltd. Pekowallsend limited was a holding company with subsidiaries involved in mineral exploration, mining and manufacturing. 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. Geopeko a successful australian mineral explorer paperback. Lieutenant edward close, an engineer and founder of morpeth, recorded that part of the wallsend area was called barrahinebin by the aboriginal. Wallsend through time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of the country. It was established when the newcastle and wallsend mining company opened coal mines nearby in 1860.
Under peko wallsend, toll was developed into a national carrier. 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. Graemes still angry, but says we have to understand the way the system works to fight it. Peko wallsend robe river industrial dispute oral history interviews conducted by stuart reid sound recording. Wallsend is a western suburb of newcastle, new south wales, australia 11 kilometres 6.
Rank and file rebellion at robe river dispute red flag. Wallsend memories and photographs has 15,272 members. 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. Pekowallsend ltd v minister for arts, heritage and environment 1986 fcr 19, 445. Minister for aboriginal affairs v peko wallsend ltd aboriginals land rights administrative law inquiry by aboriginal land commissioner. Post your old and new photographs of wallsend here and share. Aboriginal land rights northern territory act 1976. The pub had been opened in 1963 by sir john hunter, chairman of swan hunter. Audley proposes new board members for walter energy nominates five highlyqualified candidates experienced in mining believes current board has shown a. The king island scheelite mine has a long and distinguished history. This short story has been available to read at the tennant creek brisbane reunions. As mason j as he then was pointed out in minister for aboriginalaffairs v pekowallsend ltd 1986.
It all started with the vision, hard work and horse and cart of one man albert toll. Unlike many other colonial towns, they were not formed on convict labour. Audley proposes new board members for walter energy aol. That has helped him write a new book which chronicles more than 170 pubs and clubs, past and present, in wallsend. Minister for aboriginal affairs v pekowallsend ltd. Old tyneside town of wallsend is reborn as pocket book. The company subsequently underwent a name change to tollchadwick, as its new owners. Ltd was absorbed into the pekowallsend group of companies, and milling capacity was subsequently increased to 300,000 tonnes per annum. Geopeko a successful australian mineral explorer by brian.
Wallsend proud then and now reveals amazing stories of towns. May 07, 2015 wallsend history tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of the country. The end of a era error contains a very good discussion of the historical. Greig d and davis j, the law of contract, law book company 1987 at 986. A new book explains why wallsend has historic bragging rights. 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. From a start as a small copper miner in the northern territory, geopekos discoveries built pekowallsend into one of australias premier mining companies. Wallsend local history society stumped by mystery old pictures of the town. Wallsend proud by cath chegwidden macleans booksellers. This case note consists of an analysis of the decisions in pekowallsend v the.
Seems those restrictive work practices arent restrictive enough. Geopeko was the exploration arm of the australian mining company, peko wallsend limited. 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. From a start as a small copper miner in the northern territory, geopekos discoveries built peko wallsend into one. Wallsend was established after the wallsend coal companys first mine was opened in 1860. Hunter valley military history remembers the 75th anniversary of the second world war 19391945.
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