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

Mining & the mines, 1926

784 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 22 of 40

The Coal Strike "Victory."

Leader · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 1

An is [?]ually the c[?] the officials of the Engine Drivers and Firemen’s Association, whose members struck work and [?]here[?]y closed all the co[?]l…

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The Goldfields Murder. an Alleged Confession. Kalgoorlie

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 July 1926 · page 4

A sordid story concerning the goldfields tragedy, and the disposal of the bodies of the victims, was told at the inquest today by Evan Clarke, hotelkeeper, and one of the…

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Russian Unions Assistance for Striking British Miners MOSCOW

National Advocate · Saturday 10 July 1926 · page 2

The Central Council of the Russian Labor Unions resolved yesterday to transfer to the British Miners' Federation 370,000 roubles, collected from…

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British Miners 8 Hours Bill Carried Tumult in the Commons London

National Advocate · Saturday 10 July 1926 · page 2

The 8-Hour Bill passed thu third reading in the House of Lords, and afterwards received the Royal assent. The announcement in the House of…

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Perry ’S Coal to the Rescue

Leader · Monday 12 July 1926 · page 2

It is nut generally known that on . last Saturday night week orange night have been In darkness but for the last that Mr. D. Perry came in…

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The Coal Tribunal Mr. C. Kibble's Action

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 July 1926 · page 4

Mr. C. Hibble, chairman of the Coal Tribunal, announced on Friday that he would not deal with any dispute or claims (involving members of the Miners'…

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Not Wanted Migrants for Coal Fields Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 July 1926 · page 15

Mr. J. M. Baddelcy, Minister for Mines. When referring to the statement that a considerable number of new arrivals were…

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Beryl News Mining Notes Mill for Digger Prince

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 July 1926 · page 7

Groat things arc expected from the Digger Prince, and judging by the prospects, these expectations are in a fair way to be realised…

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Goldfield's Murder. Two Men Committeed. Third Deemed an Accessory

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 July 1926 · page 7

The inquest into what lias become known as the Goldfields murder case was concluded on Friday. The jury returned a verdiet that…

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The Coal Mines. Commission's Important Recommendations

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 July 1926 · page 2

The report of the Royal Commission on mines was made available by the Premier yesterday. The commission, which was appointed in June, 1925, took evidence in…

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More Arbitrators Wanted. in Coal Mine Disputes. Newcastle

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 July 1926 · page 2

Mr. T. Hoare, president of the northern branch of the Miners' Federation, is of opinion that it is impossible for the chairman of the Coal Tribunal to hear and settle…

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British Coal Strike. Mine Owners' Proposals Rejected, LONDON

Leader · Wednesday 14 July 1926 · page 5

Res[?]ons. rejecting the latest [?] propesal and asking per[?]ssion for the National Federation to withdraw [?] safety men front the…

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Tyldesley Colliery, Ltd. Net Profit £4,490

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 July 1926 · page 1

Tyldesley Colliery, Ltd., in its first annual report, covering the year to April 30, discloses a net profit of £4,490, after making provision for income taxes of £859, and…

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Reported Gold Find. Cowra

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 July 1926 · page 1

A good find of gold is reported from Woodstock, where two prospectors have opened up a reef two miles from the town. Gold is showing very freely in the stone,…

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Coal Inquiry Important Recommendations Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 July 1926 · page 3

The Royal Commission appointed about twelve months ago, to consider the question, of safety in coal and shale mines presented its report to…

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Breakdown to Coal Train. Delay Near Springwood

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 July 1926 · page 2

Traffic was interrupted on the up line to Sydney on Monday afternoon. Train No. 80, laden with coal from Lithgow to Sydney, was running between Falconbridge…

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Owners Proposals Rejected by Miners Withdrawal of Safety Men. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 July 1926 · page 2

A resolution rejecting the coal owners latest proposals and asking permission from the Coal Federation to withdraw all sat[?] men from the pits…

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Britain's Coal Mines Dispute. Prospect of Early Settlement London, Thursday,Night

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 4

Reuter.--The miners' executive is to meet the Trades Union Congress to decide on ways and means of settling the coal strike. At the meeting between the minors and…

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English Coal Strike

Orange Star · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 2

The London miners’ executive has decided to meet the trades union congress to discuss ways and means of ending the…

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Mines Minister's Visit. Coming on

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 4

The Hon. James Dooley has received the following from Mr. Baddeley, Minister for Mines:--"With reference to my recent letters concerning my visit to Lithgow, I now…

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