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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1921

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Victorian Coal Miners' Strike. Pertinent Remarks by Premier. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 January 1921 · page 4

The Victorian Premie, referring to the strike of coal miners at Wonthaggi and Morwell and the restrictions which must be imposed, remarked: "A serious crisis…

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Tasmanian Mining. Hobart

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 January 1921 · page 2

Mr. Felton, Deputy-Leader of the Labor Opposition in the Tasmanian Parliament who has just returned from a visit to the West Coast, says that the mining outlook…

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Big Colliers Laid Up. Miners Involved. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 January 1921 · page 5

The big colliers which carry coal from Newcastle to the southern States have now all been laid up. The new situation which has arisen…

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Coal Employees Discuss Position. "Nothing to Report." Melbourne, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 1 January 1921 · page 5

The Victorian coal position was discussed by the Coal and Shale Employees' Federation to-day. At the conclusion of the meeting the…

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Coal Bunkers Afire. Steamer in a Critical Condition Perth

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 January 1921 · page 2

The State steamer Kwinana Arrived at Perth from Fremantle With her bunkers of coal afire and is now in a critical condition. Though every effort has been made…

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Trouble in Victoria. State v. Commonwealth Coal Tribunal. Melbourne, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 1 January 1921 · page 8

The State Ministry has reiterated its refusal to recognise the jurisdication of the Commonwealth coal tribunal. Building trade operations have…

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Mining in Tasmania. a Crisis Forecasted. Hobart, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 1 January 1921 · page 5

Mr. Elton, Deputy Leader of the Labor Opposition in the State Parliament, who has just returned from visit to the West Coast, says the mining out…

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Mining in West Australia. Industry Seriously Affected. Perth

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 January 1921 · page 4

It is stated that the award covering the mining industry on the Eastern goldfields, West Australia, will seriously affect the industry. It is believed that the number…

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Rhur Miners' Protest. Anxious to Avoid Occupation. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 3 January 1921 · page 3

A delegation of Ruhr miners has arrived at Berlin to protest against the refusal of Bavaria to dissolve the Civic Guards, which threatens to cause the…

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Position in Melbourne. the Shortage of Coal. Theatres Closing To-morrow Train and Tram Services Curtailed. Melbourne, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 3 January 1921 · page 3

On account of the reduction of light and power, rendered necessary by the shortage of the coal supply, resulting from the stewards' strike, most, if not…

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News of the World. British Coal Mining. Increased Output and Higher Wages. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 January 1921 · page 5

Since the big coal strike the miners have bent their backs towards work, and, as a result, are producing at the rate of 20,000,000 tons a year more than before…

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Inland Towns Facing Starvation. Mines May Have to Close. Position Extremely Serious. Peace Must Be Made. Perth

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 January 1921 · page 3

The railway strike now affecting West Australia means more to this State than would a railway strike In New South Wales as the towns, scattered…

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W.A. Railway Strike. a Quiet Period. Food Supplies in Danger. Mines Shutting Down. Perth

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 1

The Commissioner for Railways states that the railway strikers behaved very decently on Saturday night. The engines were watered, coaled and cleaned at the…

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Requests for Relief. Prices Must Not Be Raised. Mining Towns Stagnant. Perth, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 3

A telegram requesting assistance in the shape of a relief train was received by the Disputes Committee from Beria. The telegram stated that the train…

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Late Wires W.A. Railway Strike. No Settlement in Sight. the Drivers' Orderly Finish. Mines Already Affected. Perth

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 3

The railway strike continues, with no prospect of settlement. The engine drivers put their engines carefully away, cleaned ready for future use…

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Artificial Coal

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 6 January 1921 · page 2

The Berlin correspondent of the "Times" on November 2 telegraphed:-- the following interesting message:-- "According to the journal…

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West Australian Gold Yield. Perth

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 January 1921 · page 1

The West Australian gold yield for 1902 was 617,482 ounces…

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Industrial. Coal and Coke Industry. a Compulsory Conference. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 January 1921 · page 5

The sittings of the compulsory conference summoned by Mr. Chairman Hibble of the coal and coke industry special tribunal were resumed this afternoon at the…

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Did the Stewards Reject Offer? Coal Shortage in Victoria. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 January 1921 · page 5

Mr. Moate, secretary of the Stewards Union, said that Mr. Dillon stated it must be remembered that the offer by the owners was rejected by members of the…

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Low Price of Metals. Effect on Queensland Copper Mines. Closing Down Likely. Brisbane, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 6 January 1921 · page 3

The Minister for Mines stated to-day that it was feared some Queensland copper mines would be closing down owing to the low price of metal, and…

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