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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1921

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"Loyalty to Unionism." Another Coal Strike. Southern Miners' Demand. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 30 May 1921 · page 3

A message from Wollongong says the employees of the Pt. Kembla colliery have struck work as a protest against the action of the Manager in refusing…

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Prime Minister Meets Owners and Miners. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 30 May 1921 · page 5

As an outcome of this morning's conference, the miners and owners successively conferred with the Prime Minister at Downing street. It is understood Mr…

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"Something Tangible Wanted. Statement by Miners' Leaders. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 30 May 1921 · page 3

The miners' leaders, on being interviewed, stated that they were keenly disappointed with to-day's dicussion. The. Government's scheme, they said…

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The Owners' Decision. Embargo on Foreign Coal Removed. London, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 30 May 1921 · page 3

The coal-owners have decided to refer Mr. Lloyd George's proposals to the district associations. The locomotive engineers have…

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A Mining Dispute. Compulsory Conference Fails Melbourne, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 30 May 1921 · page 3

Justice Powers presided at a compulsory conference, convened with the idea of bringing about a settlement of the dispute between the A.W.U. and…

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INDUSTRIAL. The Mining Disputes. a Compulsory Conference. No Agreement Reached. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Monday 30 May 1921 · page 4

A compulsory conference was held to-day before Mr. Justice Powers in connection with the dispute between the A.W.U. and several mining companies in Tasmania…

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Miners' Dispute. Unsuccessful Conference Mr. Lloyd George's Efforts. to Effect a Settlement. the Government's Proposals. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 30 May 1921 · page 5

The momentous coal conference met at the Board of Trade at noon. The public interest and anxiety were evidenced by the crowd outside the building. Mr. Lloyd…

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British Coal Strike. Government's Last Word. Sliding Scale of Wages. the Subsidy Without Permanent Settlement. London Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 30 May 1921 · page 3

Mr. Lloyd George, addressing the meeting of coalowners and miners' representatives to-day, said the Government's proposal was that there should…

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The Barrier Habit. Strike at Port' Kembla Colliery. Broken Hill Men Cause Trouble. Sydney, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 31 May 1921 · page 3

A. message from Wollongong states that twelve strikers at Port Kembla, who demanded the minimum wage of 193, as at Broken Hill held a meeting…

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Queensland Mining Trouble. a Possible Way Out. Commonwealth Advance Suggested. Brisbane

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 31 May 1921 · page 3

The Minister for Mines, referring to the mining crisis, especially at Mount Morgan, said "the remedy is not in reduced wages, but that the company…

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Limiting Production. Charge Against the Miners. Statement by Colliery Owners Nine Mines Idle on Monday. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 1 June 1921 · page 5

In an official statement on behalf of the Northern Colliery Owners Association, the opinion is expressed that the miners had embarked upon a deliberate campaign not…

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Collieries Idle. What the Owners Say. Socialistic Miners' Deliberate Campaign. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 June 1921 · page 3

Nine of the northern collieries are idle over trivial matters. The owners assert that the miners have embarked on a deliberate…

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British Coal Trouble. the Case for the Miners. What the Government Should Do. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 June 1921 · page 3

Mr. Hodges declares that the miners will not accept the distasteful avenue of compulsory arbitration, preferring a voluntary arrangement with owners,…

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The Government's Proposal Miners' Executives Counsel Rejection. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 June 1921 · page 3

The Executive of the South Wales and Scotland Miners' Associations have advised their members to reject the Government's proposals. At mass…

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Were the Miners Threatened? Mr. Lloyd George's Denial. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 June 1921 · page 3

Speaking in the House of Commons Mr. Lloyd George denied telling the Miners' Executive that legislation would be passed compelling the miners…

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"3 Gold Coins," with Tom Mix at South Grafton

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 1 June 1921 · page 4

All the ingredients that make for real Western thrills are contained in "3 Gold Coins,'' the latest Tom Mix picture to be displayed at. Hordern's Pictures, South…

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The Miners' Dispute. Locomotive Engineers. Instruct Members to Resume. Important Developments. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 1 June 1921 · page 5

There are important developments- in the coal embargo question owing to the decision of the Locomotive. Engineers' Society instructing suspended members to…

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Another Coal Strike. Broken Hill Miners Cause Trouble Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 2 June 1921 · page 3

A strike has occurred on the Southern coalfields, involving a number of miners who recently shifted from Broken Hill, in consequence of the…

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British Coal Strike. Miners Still Stubborn. Derbyshire Rejects New Offer. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 2 June 1921 · page 3

The Derbyshire Miners' Executive has rejected the Government's new proposals…

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Mr Dooley Wants Cheap Coal

Daily Examiner · Thursday 2 June 1921 · page 4

The position in the coal industry has Leached a serious stage if the statement made by the Northern Colliery Owners Association has any truth in it. The…

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