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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1919

786 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 15 of 40

The Coal Commission. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 May 1919 · page 5

Mr. Holman states that the issue of the coal proclamation will make no difference to the work of the Coal Commission. The Federal Government could continue to…

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Baths for Miners. a Dispute at Cessnock. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 May 1919 · page 5

The question of bathing accommodation at the mines for the men in the quarantine camp at Cessnock has caused trouble among the miners. About 600…

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The Coal Dispute. Contracts Only Suspended. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 May 1919 · page 5

It is explained by the Prime-Minister's Department that the existing coal contracts have not been cancelled, but merely suspended, so that the Commonwealth…

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The Increased Wages. Must Apply to All Miners. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 May 1919 · page 5

Mr. Willis, when questioned to-day concerning the working of the Commonwealth coal control, said the increases given to the miners in New South Wales will…

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Coal Dispute. Acquisition of the Mines. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 May 1919 · page 5

The necessary steps to complete the acquisition of all the coal mines in New South Wales by the Commonwealth were taken yesterday, when the Coal…

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All Gold to Be Returned. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 May 1919 · page 5

Under the peace treaty, Germany undertakes to disgorge all the gold acquired in her various transactions during the war, also the booty which was removed…

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The Export of Coal. Embargo to Be Lifted. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 May 1919 · page 5

Admiral Clarkson, Coal Controller, says that as a result, of the improvement in the position and the changed conditions, it has been decided to lift the…

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Industrial. Broken Hill. Enginedrivers' Decision. Mines Compelled to Close Broken Hill

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 May 1919 · page 5

The Federated Enginedrivers at Broken Hill decided that if any A.M.A. members are lowered into the mine to-day by unfinancial members of the Association, all…

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War Aftermath the Peace Terms. Germany Must Disgorge Gold Germans Protest Against Disarmament. London, Monday Night

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 7 May 1919 · page 2

A message from Paris states that under the Peace Treaty Germany has undertaken to disgorge gold acquired in various transactions during the…

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Coal Commission. the British Inquiry. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 May 1919 · page 5

The mine owners delegates heckled Sir L. Chiozza Money, who was a witness before the Coal Commission, owing to his contention that nationalisation would…

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Industrial. a Colliery Idle. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 4

The Coledale colliery is again idle today over the refusal of the management to start a couple of wheelers. Their mates thereupon held a meeting and refused to…

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Coal in Queensland. Important Discovery. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 2

An important coal discovery has been made in the prickly pear area in the Chinchilla district, Queensland. Two good seams have been penetrated…

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Britain's Coal Industry. Advocates of Nationalisation. London, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 2

Of the eleven political economists who have been examined by the Coal Commission eight, including three University professors, have favored…

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General Cables. Silesia's Mines. Men Forced to Work. London, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 9 May 1919 · page 2

Compulsory labor has been introduced into the Silesian mines to avoid damage. Seventy per cent of the workmen obeyed the order; the rest…

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Compulsory Labor. In Silesian Mines. Sydney

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 10 May 1919 · page 2

Compulsory labor has been introduced into the Sitesian mines to avoid damage and deterioration. Seventy per cent of the workmen…

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Coal Discovery. Two Queensland Seams. Sydney

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 10 May 1919 · page 2

An important coal discovery has been made in a prickly pear area in the Chinchilla district, Queensland, Two good seams have been…

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Coal Dispute. Surface Hands Demand an Increase. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 May 1919 · page 3

The coal position is still grave. The surface hands, enginedrivers, etc., are all demanding a portion of the increase in price that the public has to pay. The…

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British Coal Commission. Mr. Ryan Gives Evidence. London, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 12 May 1919 · page 3

Mr. T. J. Ryan (Queensland Premier) was a witness before the coal commission. He said State control in Queensland had been successful…

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Miners Under the Embargo. Wellington

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 May 1919 · page 5

The New Zealand Minister for Health says it is impossible for miners from Australia to land in New Zealand owing to the embargo on all passengers. He…

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State Miners Do Not Start. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 May 1919 · page 5

The miners at the State coal mine at Wonthaggi, Victoria, did not resume work this morning. This action was taken as a protest against the employment of…

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