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

Mining & the mines, 1917

1,152 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 26 of 58

Sinking of the Mongolia Mine Laid by German Raider. London, Tuesday, 1.15 a.m

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 31 July 1917 · page 2

Mr. McNamara, in reply to a question, stated in the House of Commons that the mine that sunk the Mongolia in the Indian Ocean on her way to…

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Coal Miners' Rules Suffereres by Strikes. Question of Legality Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 1 August 1917 · page 1

Mr. W. Bronnan (secretary) appeared before Mr. Justice Heydon in industrial Court to show caus why registration of the Colliery Employees…

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Coal Board NEWCASTLE

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 August 1917 · page 2

When the Federal Coal Board met to-day. Mr Justice Edmunds, the president was informed that the Coal Federation had approved of the…

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The Mongolia Sunk by Enemy Mine. Questions in the Commons. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 August 1917 · page 2

In the House of Commons, replying to a question, Dr. Macnamara (Admiralty) announced that the Mongolia was sunk on June 24 by a mine…

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Colliery Conciliation Committee. Meeting in Lithgow

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 August 1917 · page 4

A meeting of the western colliery conciliation committee is being held at the Lithgow courthouse to-day in regard to the working of western collieries. It has especial…

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The Coal Trade. Stoppage at Oakey Park

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 August 1917 · page 4

The coal trade in Lithgow and district continues brisk. Full time has been worked at all the collieries, except Oakey Park, which was idle yesterday…

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Welsh Miners Threaten Strike. London. Friday Night

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 4 August 1917 · page 2

The South Wales Miners' Conference passed a resolution" demanding; drastic action against profiteering and the immediate reduction of retail…

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The South Wales Miners. London

Leader · Monday 6 August 1917 · page 2

The South Wales miners in conference have passed a resolution demand ing drastic action for war profiteering, and an immediate reduction in…

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Peace Formula Miners' Demand. London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 6 August 1917 · page 1

The South Wales miners' conference, by a vote of 112 to 43, has recommended the institution of a peace movement in belligerent countries,…

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Coal Black. Trains and Trams Affected

National Advocate · Monday 6 August 1917 · page 2

All coal for the railways and tramways has been declared black. This decision was come to at a meeting of the Defence Committee this…

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Old Gold and Silver War Fund

Leader · Monday 6 August 1917 · page 4

In view of the special appeal to be made by the War Chest next month, the committee of the "Old gold and silver war fund" are desirous of…

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Gulgong Mining a Small Diamond Washing Test

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 6 August 1917 · page 4

A small band testing operation wa conducted near Gulgong during last week. The work was undertaken in order to ascertain the…

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Possible Federal Action. Hope From a Conference. Railway Coal Not Black

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 6 August 1917 · page 2

The Federal Cabinet may to-day consider the strike position in this State. The Government has large powers inthe mather, and if the Federal transport of inter-State traffic is interrupted, the Government may take immediate action…

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Coal Declared Black. Tramwaymen to Cease. the Latest Development. Sydney, 4 p.m

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 6 August 1917 · page 2

The strikers' defence committee has declared all coal in Railway Commissioners' service black. The delegates from the Loco. Engine…

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Coal Supplies. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1917 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners state they have sufficient coal to keep the railway going for six on eight weeks at the normal rate of using. At the…

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The Strike Latest News Mail Train Coming West Coal Crisis Possible. Big Unions Behind Strikers. Waitresses Talk Strike. Big Procession to Parliament. I.W.W. Speakers Ignored. Sydney, 5 p.m

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 7 August 1917 · page 3

The only trains to leave Sydney for the west to-night will be the 5. 18 to Penrith and the 7.50 to Dubbo. A late advice from West Maitland…

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The Collieries Idle. 1100 Men Out of Work

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 August 1917 · page 2

As was forecasted on Monday the whole of the collieries in the western district had to close on Monday afternoon until such time as trucks were available, with two exceptions--…

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Black Coal. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 August 1917 · page 2

The coal lumpers held a meeting this afternoon, but nothing was made available for publication. One of the subjects discussed was the handling…

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Railway Coal. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 8 August 1917 · page 2

At a meeting of the Coal Lumpers' Union the executive made no statement, but it is understood that the coalies won't handle the…

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Eskbank Miners. Mass Meeting To-day

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 August 1917 · page 2

A mass meeting will be held at Eskbank to-day, to decide what action will be taken…

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