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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 14 of 72

"Must End." the Great Coal Strike. Government May Work the Mines. Railway Men's Threat. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 5 March 1912 · page 2

"The strike must be settled this week at all costs," said Mr. Asquith, the Prime Minister, in speaking on the present upheaval…

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23,000 Other Workers Out. Order Amongst the Miners. Later

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 5 March 1912 · page 2

Owing to the coal strike arrangements were made that the Orient liner Orontes should take in a thousand tons of fuel at Plymouth. The coal lumpers…

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Mount David Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 3

The connecting tunnel from the new main shaft to the old workings at Mt. David mine is now completed for about 100 feet. Another break occurred to the…

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Proposed State Coal Mine Action by the Progress Association. Council's Co-operation Requested

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Lithgow Progress Association last night the proposed State Coal Mines Bill was discussed from various standpoints…

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The British Coal Strike. Miners on Holiday. Statement by the Prime Minister. London

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 2

The great coal strike is affecting all branches of industry, and skeleton railway services have been arranged. The miners spent the week-end at…

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Burraga Copper Mine. Will There Be Resumption?

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 2

A report from Burraga runs, thus:-- Six men have been engaged to start work on Monday this week. It is understood that these men are to fulfil the labor…

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Forbes Mining Tenements. Forbes

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 4

At the local Warden's Court, Mr. J. Jamieson, P.M., dealt with 34 cases of mining tenements which had at various times been abandoned, but in…

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The Obstracle Miners and Minimum Wage. Statement by the Prime Minister. Miners at Play. Railway Services Curtailed. London, Monday evening

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 2

In the House of Commons to-day, Mr. H. H. Asquith, Prime Minister, replying to Mr. A. Bonar Law, leader of the Opposition, denied a statement…

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Fizzled Out. Reported Gold Discovery. Calgary (Alberta)

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 3

The alleged discovery of gold at Cochrance has fizzled out. Hundreds of miners rushed in when the news was received. The region is…

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Preparing for Worse. English Coal Strike. Railways Begin to Close Down. London

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 2

Many people are storing supplies of food in consequence of the coal strike. Prices of all commodities are rising steadily…

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To-day's Cables. Latest From the Coal Strike Five Million People Affected. London

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 2

Five million men, women, and children are now directly affected by the coal strike. The suburban trains in London are…

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Miners' Association Conference

Leader · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 3

A conference of delegates from the various branches of the Amalgamated Miners' Association was commenced at the Exchange Hotel on Tuesday…

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Triumph for the Miners

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 2

Mr. Keir Hardic is of opinion that the strike will end in a triumph for the miners within ten days. He says they must be prepared, however, to remain…

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Colliery Dispute Settled. the Northern Pits. Newcastle

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 3

As the result of the efforts of the Newcastle Miners' Association the col[?]ery dispute here has been settled. Work will be resumed on Monday…

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English Coal Strike. London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 19

Crowds at Ryhope overpowered a watchman, and looted a number of coal waggons. The, "Daily Chronicle" predicts…

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London Coal Strike. London

Leader · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 2

Five million men, women, and children have been directly affected by the coal strike. The suburban trains are immensely overcrowded,…

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Famine Threatened. the Miners' Holiday. Later

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 2

It is now estimated that including me miners and employees of affected industries 2,025,000 men are idle. Wholesale provision firms are…

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Cold Mining at Chatham

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 2

Chatham, more commonly known as Gingkin, is in the Oberon district. It is believed that some of the virgin country is auriferous, and an effort is…

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Five Million. Those Affected. Miners at Sport. London

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 2

Five million men, women, and children have been directly affected by the coal strike. Owing to the shortage of coal some…

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Mining Amalgamated Hill End. Manager's Monthly Report

National Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 3

The managing director reports for February : — Lower Tunnel. — Extended 98 feet; country diorite…

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