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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1917

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National Labor Conference. Opinion Greatly Divided. the Miners' Vote. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 August 1917 · page 5

The greatest interest is centred in the National Labor Conference to be held on August 10, which will decide whether the delegates shall be sent to Stockholm…

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The Industrial Crisis. Position Still Serious. Miners Cease Work. Other Unions Out. a "One Big Union "Proposal

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 August 1917 · page 4

The earlier messages which came to hand yesterday appeared to indicate that the Government and the Railway Commissioners had the situation well in hand. The number of trains arriving at the Central Railway Station was only some 34 less than in normal times, and over 100 trams…

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Increased Services. Coal Mines Idle. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1917 · page 2

Interviewed yesterday, Mr. Fuller said: There is a marked improvement in the restoration of the train and tramway services. Every train…

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South Coast Mines Idle. Steamers Laid Up

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 August 1917 · page 5

All the mines on the South Coast are now idle. This has been done by the miners acting in sympathy with the strikers in Sydney…

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Coal Miners' Resolve

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 August 1917 · page 4

The Newcastle miners declare they will refuse to produce another ton of coal until after the strike is settled to the satisfaction of the railway men…

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Hoist with Own Petard. Huns Blown by Mine. Copenhagen

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 13 August 1917 · page 3

A German patrol ship collided with a German minefield in the Baltic and was sunk. Thirty members of the crew were killed…

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Miners' Resolution

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 August 1917 · page 5

The Wollongong miners, at, a mass meeting, emphatically, protested against the introduction of the card system, and pledged themselves to support the…

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Coal Tribunals

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 August 1917 · page 5

The sittings of the Coal Tribunals have been suspended until such time as the Minister responsible shall order their resumption…

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Coal Lumpers Out. Won't Coal Transports

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 August 1917 · page 5

The coal lumpers held a meeting to-day, at which they refused to coal any more ships, including transports. It was explained that the men decided at first they…

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The Strike. Outlook More Serious. Coal Lumpers Come Out. Extension of Strike Feared. the Sydney Gas Supply. Only Sufficient for Two Weeks

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 August 1917 · page 4

No improvement in the strike can be reported this morning--at least as far as any indication of a settlement is concerned. The men appear to be as consolidated as ever, more unions have come out, and generally there appears to be a feeling of great confidence amongst the unions that…

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Victorian State Coal Mine

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 August 1917 · page 5

It is considered likely that the men employed at the Victoria State eoal mine, numbering 1500, will shortly be affected by the action of the New South…

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Coal Lumpers Not Unanimous

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 August 1917 · page 5

The action of the Coal Lumpers' Union in joining the strikers has not been endorsed by all the members. There is a section prepared to assist in the coaling…

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All Coal Commandeered

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 2

The State Government has issued a proclamation commandeering all coal at grass or in waggons on the northern coaleds. which is estimated to amount to…

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Supply of Coal Ceases

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 2

In view of the needs of hospitals and charitable institutions, the supplies of coal for household purposes has practically ceased…

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Government's Bombshell. Free Labor for Coal Mines. Bitter Debate in Parliament. Mr. Hall's Direst Hit. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 3

In the State Parliament, Mr. Fitzpatrick (Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Mines) introduced, as a matter of urgency a bill to amend the Coal…

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Labor's Demand for Passports. Welsh Miners in Support. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 3

The South Wales Miners Federation has supported the Labor Executive and endorsed the application for passports to Stockholm…

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Position Somewhat Brighter Strikers to Cart Food Stuffs Coal Stocks Commandeered. Federal Government Enrolling Free Labor. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 August 1917 · page 3

The Government describes the strike committee's proposed ballot, as to whether the men will resume on the Government's terms, or the strike…

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Working the Coal Mines. an Amending Bill

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 August 1917 · page 5

The Acting Premier states that despite the introduction of the Coal Mines Amendment Bill, it is not at present proposed to work the mines with free labor…

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Coal Mines Amendment Bill. Passes All Stages

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 August 1917 · page 2

In the Legislative Council, the Gas and Electric Light Conservation Bill passed all its stages with little comment. In introducing the Coal Mines…

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The Strike. Orangemen Interview Mr. Fuller. the Government Firm. Amendment to Coal Mines Act. All Mine Workers Called Out. Dean Talbot Champions the Strikers

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 August 1917 · page 5

A deputation, introduced by the Deputy Grand Master of the Loyal Orange Lodge, waited on the Acting-Premier yesterday with a view to arriving at some means for a settlement of the strike. On behalf of the men, it was stated that a little conciliation would lead to a resumption of…

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