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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1912

1,428 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 72

Trouble Ahead. National Coal Strike. Ominous Indications. London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 19 February 1912 · page 3

Lloyd's ask the prohibitive rate of 94½ per cent, on insurance against a national coal strike. The colliery owners are insuring the…

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Earlier Cables British Miners. Decision Against the Owners. London, Friday evening

National Advocate · Monday 19 February 1912 · page 4

Viscount St. Aldwyn, the independent chairman of the Conciliation Board, has awarded the South Wales miners the increase of 14 per cent…

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To-day's Cables. London, Monday.. the Threatened British Coal Strike

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 February 1912 · page 2

The Archbishop of Canterbury describes the threatened coal strike in Britain as an attack at the heart of English life, having its effect on the industries and homes of…

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Mining Application

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

At the Warden's Court to sit at Bathurst on March 1, the application of Mr. Lowry, Waterhouse, for suspension of labor condition on private gold…

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Gold at Hargraves A 12 Lb. Nugget. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 2

The Minister for Mines to-day received a wire from the Mining Registrar at Hargraves, stating that a man named William Lonergan, had…

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The Mining Trouble. What Owners Might Do. London

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 5

The total members of miners' unions is 61,000, and the funds available aggregate two million pounds. Judging by the notices withheld in South…

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"LABOR — First Charge on Industry." Views of Upper House of Convocation. Discussion on Coal Dispute. London, Sunday evening

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 5

The Upper House of Convocation has expressed its deep sympathy with the efforts of the Government and the representatives of the interests concerned in the coal trouble, and expressed the hope that they will effect…

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State Coal Mine. the Bill Reintroduced

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

In the Assembly last night Mr. Edden moved that the State Coal Alines Bill he re-introduced at the stage ab which it was interrupted last session. Various…

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Miners' Aggregate Meeting

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

An aggregate meeting of members of the Western Miners' Association was held at the Stadium last night. Mr. James Fitzgerald was in the chair, and all the lodges…

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British Coal Consumers Storing

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

In fear of a general coal strike, consumers in England are panic-stricken, rushing merchants and storing coal, when supplies, can bo obtained, in bath rooms. The…

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Seven Pounds of Gold

Leader · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

William Lonergan unearthed a 12 lb. gold specimen, carrying at least 71bs. of gold, at Hargraves on Monday…

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Mining News. Yerranderie

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 3

A general meeting of the Ruby Creek Syndicate was held at the offices, Equitable-buildings, Sydney, on Wednesday afternoon. The statement of receipts and…

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Gloomy Outlook. English Coal Industry. and the Approaching Upheaval. London

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

The outlook in the coal trader is distinctly discouraging. All preparations have been made for a big strike, and the price of coal has…

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Mining Matters. the Vale of Clwydd and Boulden Troubles. Conferences This Week

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 2

The dispute over the prospecting places at the Vale of Clwydd colliery will in all probability be threshed out at a conference this afternoon. The company will be…

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Important Mining Case Appeal to Mudgee Sessions. Dismissed with Costs. Mudgee

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 3

At Hargraves, recently, Robert Anderson and his son were charged with having unlawfully mined for gold on Crown lands…

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Latest Cables British Coal Trouble. What Will the Govern-ment Do? Mr. Buxton Silent. London, Monday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 February 1912 · page 5

In the House of Commons to-day, Mr. Buxton, President of the Board of Trade, declined to make a statement concerning what action the…

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Coal Miners' Strike. Sydney

Leader · Thursday 22 February 1912 · page 2

It is rumored that tine Northern coal miners intend downing tools. Mr. Collins received the following wire from Queensland: "Bundamba miners…

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Important Mining Appeal

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 February 1912 · page 29

An appeal by Anderson and Son against a conviction before the Mining Warden, for mining on Crown, lands, and an important judgment…

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Coal Supply Almost Exhausted. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 22 February 1912 · page 2

Mr. Collins, M.L.A., received the following telegram from Queensland today: "Bundamba miners have resolved to stick to the strikers to the end. Coal…

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Preparing. Threatened Coal Strike. London

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 22 February 1912 · page 2

Owing to the fear of a general coal strike, and the shortage of supplies which would necessarily follow, merchants, householders, and the railway…

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