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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1925

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Miners Protest. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 19 October 1925 · page 3

The Miners Federation to-day sent Sir W. Joynson Hicks, Home Secretary, a letter signed by A. J. Cook on behalf of the Federation, most strongly protesting…

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Brisbane Strikers Why Coal Was Supplied. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Monday 19 October 1925 · page 3

An explanation of the striking British seamen's decision to work the steamers refrigerators was given by Mr. Carrigan, acting State secretary of the Australian…

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Jerusalem Creek McAULEY'S Lead Where Gold Was Mined

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 20 October 1925 · page 6

(By A.J.B. in "The Northern Weekly.") Jerusalem Creek is a coastal stream about 12 miles from Evans Head and about 24 miles from Iluka. The coast on…

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"You've Got Me Gold" Charge of Housebreaking Heaps of Missing Goods Recovered. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 21 October 1925 · page 4

Charged with having broken and entered the shop of Hosking and Co., George street, City, and stolen goods valued at £1512, William Moore, 25, carpenter, was…

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Rothbury Mine Inquiry Cessnock

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 October 1925 · page 6

An inquiry will be commenced at Maitland on October 29 in connection with the disaster at the Rothbury colliery Thomas, manager, and J. Alexander,…

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Coal for Steamer. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 October 1925 · page 5

Loaded with 160 tons of coal and manned by a volunteer crew the steamer Palmer of John Burke, Ltd. line, left Brisbane this morning for Bowen where…

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Direct Action Miners Proposal What Strikes Have Cost Them. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 October 1925 · page 5

The question whether the Miners Federation should continue a policy of arbitration or resort to direct action was discussed by the annual convention to-day…

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Colliery Fire Blaze at Head of Shaft. Cessnock

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 October 1925 · page 4

A fire broke out on the surface at the Aberdare colliery to-day. The wood at the head of the shaft was blazing fiercely and the miners were hurriedly removed…

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Coal Workers and Strike Committee. Differences of Opinion. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 October 1925 · page 5

The precipitate action of the Brisbane Overseas Strike Committee in withdrawing the men working on the Barrabool, in passing of resolution in favor of refusing…

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Coal Miners Minimum Claims Dismissed Slight Increase Granted. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 October 1925 · page 5

The chairman of the Coal Tribunal, Mr. Charles Hibble, delivered the award today in the coal miners claims for a £510 minimum weekly wage and a seven hour…

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Miners' Convention. Compulsory Arbitration Rejected. Sydney

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 24 October 1925 · page 2

At the miners' convention held in Sydney Trades Hall it was decided to reject compulsory arbitration…

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Telegrams Queensland Mining. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 October 1925 · page 5

The value of minerals, other than coal, gold and precious stones, won in Queensland during the last quarter was £171,664 compared with £211,221 for the…

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If Walsh Is Deported Willis Gives Advice to Miners. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 October 1925 · page 5

The miners convention decided to link up with the International Miners Organisation, of which Mr. F. Hodges, M.P., of Great Britain, is secretary…

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Coal for Refrigerators. Will Producers Have to Load? Gladstone (Q.)

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 October 1925 · page 5

Eleven trucks of coal have now been shunted on to the jetty for the Mahia, but no loading took place to-day, the firemen of the ship refusing to maintain steam…

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Coal for Ships Position In Queensland Mr. Bruce's Telegram and a Curt Reply. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 October 1925 · page 5

An urgent telegram has been received by the Premier of Queensland, (Mr. McCormack) from the Prime Minister as follows: "My Government has been…

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Coal for Ships Farmers Will Supply It to Save Their Produce Serious Clash at Gladstone Appeal to Government for Protection Gladstone (Q.)

Daily Examiner · Monday 26 October 1925 · page 3

Events appear to be moving towards a serious clash between the primary producers and the striking British seamen of the steamer Mahia, which…

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The Strike Position In Queensland Police Sent to Gladstone No Coal for Ships Yet. Brisbane, Monday. Government Takes a Stand

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 27 October 1925 · page 5

The Premier of Queensland, Mr. McCormack, stated to-day that he had made it clear to the shipping Strike Committee that…

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The Miners' Union. Change of Name. Sydney

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 28 October 1925 · page 2

At its Federal convention yesterday the Coal Miners' Union decided to change its name from "The Workers' Industrial Union of Australia" to "The…

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Mt. Isa Mines Worth Hundred Million a Wonderful Field Queensland Railway Project. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 October 1925 · page 4

A Bill was introduced into the Queensland Assembly to-day authorising the Railway Commissioner to enter into an agreement with the Mount lsa Mines, Ltd., and…

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SEMI-FINALS The Track Gallops. Manfred Goes Well Virgin Gold and Amounts. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 October 1925 · page 1

At Flemington, Manfred, ridden by Jennings, went nine furlongs in 1.58. Manfred was allowed to slacken off towards the end. The first half mile Was…

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