Increase In Coal Sensation in Commons. London, July 9
There was a sensation in the House of Commons, when sir Auckland Geddes announced that the Government had decided that the price of coal to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1919
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The Miners' Conference. London
The Miners' Conference overwhelmingly rejected a motion empowering their executive to declare a strike on important disputes without a ballot…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Kalgoorlie Mines Close. Perth
Owing to the industrial trouble the biggest of the Kalgoorlie mines has ceased work, and two others will close down to-day, throwing 2370 out of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Mining Laws
A southern district prospector writes to the Mines Department, 4th July. 1919:—"The amended mining laws of the Minister (Hon. J. C. L…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Accidents to Miners. an Inquiry Wanted. Wollongong
At the half-yearly meeting of the southern branch of the Australasian Coal and Shale Employees' Association, held at the Miners' Hall, it was reported that there had been…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Coal Crisis. More Than a 6s INCREASE
The "Times", states that the additional cost of coal to the railways will be £5,000,000 and will increase all freight charges. It is learned that the 6s increase will operate at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coal Trade. "Appalling Lack of Co-ordination." Commissioner's View
Mr. T. Burrows, of the harbor and drainage branch of the Public Works Department, gave evidence before the Royal Commission into the price of coal on Wednesday in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coal Industry. Negotiations with Mr. Watt. Mr. Mcdonald's Evidence
Mr. C. M. McDonald, secretary of the Northern Collieries' Association, giving evidence before the Coal Commission on Tuesday, further detailed the recent negotiations in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Miners' Council Has Confidence in Willis. Censures A. L. P. EXECUTIVE
The Council of the Australasian Coal and Shale Employees Federation met in Sydney today and discussed a number of matters tho most…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Increase In Coal Serious Blow to Commerce London, July 16
The first Baltic exchange states that the rise or coal is a serious blow to the whole structure of Commerce and concurring with the depression…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Coal Position. Miners Will Not Give Pledge
The miners have decided to result to pledge themselves not to strike for three months, but they will co-operate with the Government…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Terrific Explosion. Destroys Big Coal Mine Several Workmen Killed
An explosion at Blueheht West Virgina, destroyed the Tanwall coal mine. It is said that 220 miners were…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Miners Will Strike Nationalisation Refused. London, July 16
Discussing the Government's proposals at the Miners' Conference Mr. Smillie stated that the miners were not prepared to strain every nerve to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Resolute Yorkshire Miners. Organisation of Voluntary Labor. Nationalisation of Mines. London, Tuesday Night
United Service.--Mr. Smith, president of the Yorkshire miners, states that the arrival of the bluejackets only strengthens the determination of the men to fight to a finish,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Britain's Coalfields Threatened. Yorkshire Mines Flooded. London
A grave development in the Yorkshire miners' strike (owing to the increase in the price of coal) threatons the coal mines with ruin and destruction. The 290,000 men on strike…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Molybdenite Mines Application for Suspension. Three Months Granted
The adjourned hearing of the application of the Mammoth Molybdenite Mining Company for suspension of labor conditions on their leases at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Extensive Railway Frauds Alleged in Connection with Coal Contracts
It is alleged that extensive frauds have been perpetrated over a course of many years in connection with contracts lot annually by the Railway Department for the supply of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cable News. Grave Coal Crisis. Miners Strike Against Increase. Many Mines Flooded
The miners in North Nottingham have struck as a protest against the increased price of coal. Two hundred thousand men are…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Bitter Coal Struggle. Miners Resent Use of Bluejackets. Will Now Fight to Finish. Position Grows Worse in Minks
Mr. Smith, president of the Yorkshire miners, states that the arrival of the bluejackets (who were sent by the Government to…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Mr. Smillie's Response. But Miners Demand Nationalisation
Mr. Smillie said the coal miners knew that the country industries were vitally concerned, and intended to help the Government…
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