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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 18 of 72

The Coal Strike - Families Destitute

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 4

Destitution in England, caused by the coal strike, is increasing in the industrial districts. The charitable institutions are unable to cope with the situation…

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Coercion or Nationalisation Supposed Government Guarantee. Northern Colliery Dispute. Newcastle

The Bathurst Times · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 3

The miners' leaders think that they have received a guarantee from the Government that, in the event of the two most powerful mines in the Maitland…

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All fears Dispelled General Coal Strike Unlikely. Newcastle

National Advocate · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 2

The decision of the colliery proprietors to meet the miners in conference has dispelled all fears of a general strike. It is stated that should two…

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The British Coal Strike. Settlement Prospects Doubtful. London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 4

The coal owners and miners' representatives continued a general discussion on Wednesday. Mr. Asquith made further suggestions. It is reported that the Prime…

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State Iron Mines Iron Deposits Investigated. Report Not to Hand. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-night, the Minister for Works, in reply to Mr. Parkes, said that as soon as the Government decided to…

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Holiday Over. British Miners' Restive. Widespread Distress. Clergymen on the Stump. London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 2

The joint conference of the representatives of the miners, the owners, and the Government sat for four hours yesterday without arriving at a conclusion…

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Sunny Corner Mines SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, Mr. Miller asked the Minister for Mines whether application had been made by the present [?]ee…

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The Coal Conference. Again Adjourned. London

National Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 3

The coal conference between the masters and men has been further adjourned…

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Furs-The cold in sight-Webb's. Sunny Corner Mine

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon, Mr. John Miller asked Mr. Edden whether an application had been made on behalf of the lessees of the…

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The Mining Trouble. Conference Further Adjourned. London

National Advocate · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 4

The conference, after sitting four, hours, made a bald official announcement that further discussion would take place to-morrow. The…

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In Conference Again. English Miners Dispute. Increased Distress. Mr Asquith's Suggestion. London

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 2

The destitution caused through the coal strike is increasing in the various industrial areas, and the charitable institutions are unable to cope with the…

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Sunny Corner Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 18 March 1912 · page 3

In the Assembly on Friday afternoon, Mr. John Miller asked Mr. Edden whether an application had been made on behalf of the lessees of the Sunny Corner mine, and,…

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Collieries Engaging Non-unionists. Policy of Secrecy Condemned. London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 18 March 1912 · page 2

There is a growing feeling of disapproval amongst the general public concerning, the secrecy which is being observed in connection with the…

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Local Mining Matters

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 18 March 1912 · page 2

A conference was held a day or two ago between representatives of the Oakey Park miners and the manager of the mine, in reference to the recent discharge of a wheeler,…

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Terrible Colliery Disaster. Fifty Men Killed. St. Petersburg

National Advocate · Monday 18 March 1912 · page 5

A terrible colliery disaster occurred at Italianka ( ?) yesterday. An explosion took place in the Donetz Company's mine, and killed 50 men working in…

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Going Away for Coal. London

National Advocate · Monday 18 March 1912 · page 2

The Orient Company's Australian liner Omrah left Plymouth yesterday for the Hook of Holland, where she will take in coal…

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Abermain Colliery. Agreement Arrived At. to Last 12 Months. Newcastle

The Bathurst Times · Monday 18 March 1912 · page 1

The joint committee on mining disputes met to-day, and had before it the agreement arrived at between Mr. J. Jeffries, manager of the Abermain…

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Northern Miners. Suggested Compromise on Second Shift. Newcastle

The Bathurst Times · Monday 18 March 1912 · page 2

It was reported in the city this afternoon, on what appears to be [?] thority, that a couple of big colliers prietors who were holding out [?]…

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Strain on Strike Funds. Miners Anxious to Resume. London

National Advocate · Monday 18 March 1912 · page 2

Of £80,000 at the disposal of the Lancashire and Cheshire Minors' Federation, the first week's strike pay absorbed £30,000. Many strikers in…

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To-day's Cables. London, Monday. the Coal Strike. Conflict in Lanarkshire

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 18 March 1912 · page 2

Many mincowners are asking that a clause be inserted in the bill which the Government proposes to introduce in order to settle the strike, enabling them to…

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