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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1922

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South African Mines. Essential Services Maintained. Conference Discusses Dispute No Agreement Yet Reached. Johannesburg

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 17 January 1922 · page 5

Despite the efforts of the extremists, the officials of the union unanimously decided to maintain essential services. A small factional fight between the…

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The Coal[?]

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1922 · page 2

[?] MacNamara, Coff's Har[?], is in receipt of the following letter from Mr. D. H. Drummond, M. L. A., dated Sydney, 7th January:—…

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The Miners. Sydney

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1922 · page 2

The Miners' Council has issued manifesto stating that an effort must be made to carry the miners! claims into effect…

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Free Gold Railway Passes

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1922 · page 2

The following paragraph from Sydney "Son" discloses that apparently it is possible for members of Parliament, to secure gold passes…

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Miners Support Mr. Dooley. Lithgow

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 January 1922 · page 4

The statement that the miners are solid prolong the life of Parliament is incorrect by behind Mr. McGirr in his attempt, to so far as the western miners are…

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Johannesburg Coal Strike. London, Monday Night

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 18 January 1922 · page 3

A Jonannesburg message states that as the result of a further conference, it is believed a settlement of the coal strike is in sight…

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Greta Miners and the Ballot. West Maitland

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 January 1922 · page 5

The miners employed at the pits in the Greta district have turned down the nine days a fortnight proposal by a big majority, the voting against being, 448, and…

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INDUSTRIAL. The Miners Manifesto. Nationalisation of Industry. "When We Have Sufficient Strength" Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 January 1922 · page 5

The Miners Council has issued a manifesto stating the miners claims and saying that an effort must be made to carry them into effect. These include a six-hour…

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Nine Days Fortnight. Miners Against It. Voting on North Maitland Field. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 18 January 1922 · page 2

A West Maitland message says: The miners employed in the pits in the Greta district and the North Maitland field have turned down the nine…

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Princess Mary. Preparations for the Wedding. Welsh Gold for the Ring. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 January 1922 · page 5

The "Daily News" says that Viscount Lascelle's best man will most likely be his younger brother, the Honorable Edward Cecil…

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Colliery Troubles. Owners Going to Hit Back. Shut All Mines and Get Coal From New Zealand. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 3

Discussing the incessant disputes and stoppages in the collieries. Mr. John Brown, the well-known mine owner, said the best way to put an end to the…

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The Miners Ballot. Opposition to Nine Days Proposal. Newcastle

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 5

The opinions in this district are against the nine days a fortnight, and its rejection by a big majority is predicted. The scheme is not considered…

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Stoppages in Mines. Mr. Brown Suggests a Remedy. Newcastle

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 5

Mr. John Brown, referring to the frequent stoppages of the mines which last year numbered over four hundred, expressed his firm opinion that the best way…

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More Work Needed. Vessels Waiting for Coal. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 3

A Newcastle message says: Seven vessels, aggregating 45,000 tons., are hung up in the harbor, awaiting coal for shipment. There is not nearly…

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Reduced Wages. Inevitable at Broken Hill. or Mines Must Close. Lead Price Seriously Declines. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 2

Owing to the serious decline in the price of lead during the past few weeks, the mining Industry at Broken Hill is threatened with another crisis, which…

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Rand Relieved. Coal Strike Settled. Compromise Accepted. Gold Strike Also Likely to End. Capetown, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1922 · page 5

The Rand coal strike has been settled, a compromise having been accepted by both sides. A Conciliation Board is to be…

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Settlement Terms to Be Submitted to Miners. Capetown

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1922 · page 5

The Industrial Federation has decided to consult the men themselves on the coal strike settlement terms for fear that the men will not agree to…

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American Miners. Big Strike Coming. Over Wages Question. Neither Side Will Give Way. Montreal

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 21 January 1922 · page 5

A Washington message says: A nation-wide strike of the soft coal miners is inevitable at the end of March, when the wags contracts…

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Colliery Troubles. Dispute at Pelaw Main. John Brown's Drastic Action. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 23 January 1922 · page 2

A West Maitland message says: Serious trouble has arisen at the Pelaw Main Colliery. The machine men operating the new…

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Another Strike. Pelaw Main Miners. Employers' Firm Stand. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 January 1922 · page 1

Serious trouble has arisen at the Pelaw Main colliery, where the machine men, operating new turbine coal-cutting machines, are dissatisfied with the rates and…

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