Lure of Mining Bathurst District Venture. a Widow's Bankruptcy. How Money Was Invested
The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 21 August 1917 · page 1
Mrs. Annie Leverett was further examined in the Bankruptcy Court, ' Sydney, respecting her bankruptcy. Bankrupt, a widow, said she had…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Collieries. Proposed Unskilled Labor
Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 August 1917 · page 2
There is little doubt, in the minds of some colliery proprietors that unskilled labor can be used. One proprietor endorsed the view that in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal Miners' President. Counsels Patience for a Fortnight. Meeting's Unanimous Answer
Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 August 1917 · page 2
The president of the Australasian Coal and Shale Employees Federation, addressing a mass meeting of minors yesterday, stated that as soon, as the railwaymen were satisfied that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lithgow Miners Not Perturbed
Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 August 1917 · page 2
The western miners are not by any moans agitated over, the proposal to introduce free labor into, the collieries, and, as a matter of fact, many well-known members of the union…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Miners Strike. Effect Outside State
National Advocate · Wednesday 22 August 1917 · page 2
The effect of the miner's strike has already been felt in Melbourne, Adelaide and Fremantle These places depend almost entirely upon New…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Miners Reverse Stockholm Decision. London
Leader · Wednesday 22 August 1917 · page 3
A private conference of the Miners' Federation by a small majority reversed, the decision regarding sending delegates to Stockholm. It…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Coal Supplies. Federal Government Assumes Control. Melbourne
Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 August 1917 · page 2
Important action has been taken by the Navy Department with a view to conserving coal stocks in the Commonwealth. The Minister for the Navy, Mr. Cook, said…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Textile Workers Unemployed Strike Effects Becoming Greater. Shortage of Coal. Factories Closing Down. Sydney
The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 22 August 1917 · page 2
The effects of the strike are being felt rapidly in the industries outside those directly involved. The shortage of coal threatens many works, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Deadlock Continues Strike Outlook Still Black Extension to Butchers—private Factories Closing Miners to Regain Out—to-morrow's Crucial Events. More Free Labor—services Extended. Sydney
The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 22 August 1917 · page 2
The deadlock in the strike position appears complete. The Government reaffirms its determination to adhere to the original terms—the return of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Ultimatum to Miners
National Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1917 · page 2
The Government's ultimatum to miners expires to-morrow. If the miners do not resume work, the Government intends to start operations…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Butchers Coming Out. Working the Coal Mines. the Free Labor Threat. Sydney
Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 August 1917 · page 21
Many of the retail butchers came out this morning, the meat in the shops having been declared "black". The masters, however,…
Continued on Trove, page 21 →Coal Supplies Commandeered
National Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1917 · page 2
The Federal Government has power to handle all coal supplies, and Captain Grossop, the officer in charge at Garden Island has power to override…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Mines Taken Over by Government. This Morning's Proclamation. Miners Refuse to Return. Sydney
The Bathurst Times · Thursday 23 August 1917 · page 2
To-day marked the expiry of the period allowed the miners by the Government for a resumption of working, the introduction of outside labor…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →No Coal From Lithgow
The Bathurst Times · Thursday 23 August 1917 · page 2
The Invincible Colliery, Ltd., wrote to the Bathurst Council last night regretting to have to notify it that owing to the Colliery's inability to secure…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Coal Mines Government Take Over Control Miners Refuse to Work—free Labor to Be Used Strikers' Leaders Again Charced—unions Deregistered. 3200 in the Volunteer Army—services Growing. Sydney
The Bathurst Times · Thursday 23 August 1917 · page 2
To-day, though not marking any striking developments in the strike, commences another phase of the strunggle. The miners having refused to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Accommodation for Free Miners. Sydney
Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 August 1917 · page 21
The State Government has decided to take over the Newcastle Sailors Home for the accommodation of volunteer labor to be…
Continued on Trove, page 21 →South Coast Miners. Remain Out. Sydney
Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 August 1917 · page 21
The miners on the South Coast have decided to remain out…
Continued on Trove, page 21 →Newcastle Miners to See Mr. Fuller. Sydney
Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 August 1917 · page 21
It is stated that the Newcastle miners' representatives intend to interview the Acting—Piremier (Mr. Fuller) to-morrow…
Continued on Trove, page 21 →Shortage of Coal. Hampering Industries. Sydney
Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 August 1917 · page 21
The shortage of coal in the city is having a serious effect on private enterprises. One of the Marrickville woolen…
Continued on Trove, page 21 →The North Miners. the "No Victimisation" Cry. Newcastle
The Bathurst Times · Thursday 23 August 1917 · page 2
So far as the outlook locally is concerned, the fourth week of the strike sees a settlement as far off as ever. The Strike Committee has re-affirmed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →