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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1926

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Walker Gold Cup. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 2

At the St. Andrew's, golf links in the Walker Golf Cup competition at the end of the first day America beat Britain by 3 to 1 in the foursomes…

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Coal Strike Emergency Regulations Debate in the Commons Moneys for Prejudicial Purposes. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 June 1926 · page 5

The House of Commons by 249 votes to 100 carried an address of thanks for His Majesty's proclamation continuing the emergency regulations, including the new…

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Coal Miners' Dispute Novel Suggestion Prom Labor Council Sydney

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 5 June 1926 · page 2

At a meeting of the Sydney Labor Council last night a proposal was adopted that the State Labor Government should intervene in the present…

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The Coal Strike Conference Negotiations Miners Becoming Dissatisfied Suggested Government Mediation. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 June 1926 · page 5

Representatives of the Miners' Federation and the Federated Engine Drivers are making another effort to reach an understanding prior to meeting the coal…

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Early Coolgardie Gold Rush

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 5 June 1926 · page 4

It was about September, 1892, when a full-whiskered man with dirt-begrimed face and tattered clothing appeared in Southern Cross riding one…

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Naval Coal. Lifted for Industry

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 June 1926 · page 5

Large stocks of naval coal at grass at Bulli, also in the northern part of the State, are being lifted for use in New South Wales industries. It is…

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British Coal Strike Meeting Arranged London, Thursday Night

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 5 June 1926 · page 2

Stops towards ending the coal deadlock have been taken by Mr. Evan Williams, chairman of the Owners' Association, who invited Mr. Herbert…

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State Government Intervention. Control of Mines Suggested. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 June 1926 · page 5

At a meeting of the Sydney Labor Council a proposal was adopted that the State Labor Government should intervene in the present mining dispute and seize…

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British Coal Strike Leaders of Both Sides Confer £400,000 From Russia. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 June 1926 · page 5

An important step towards ending the coal deadlock was taken by Mr. Evan Williams, chairman of the Owners' Association, in inviting Mr. Herbert Smith,…

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Gold Ring Found

Daily Examiner · Monday 7 June 1926 · page 2

A gent's. 18-carat gold ring was found on the motor ferry, Grafton, on May 25, but its owner has not been traced. The ring is in the possession of the South…

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British Coal Crisis Conference Negotiations Suggestion for Resumption. Brussels

Daily Examiner · Monday 7 June 1926 · page 3

Mr. A. J. Cook arrived by aeroplane from London to attend the meeting of the executive of the International Federation of Miners, bringing a letter from…

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Coal Industry The Strike Continues Men Idle 30,000 £600,000 Lost in Wages. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 7 June 1926 · page 2

The leaders of the engine drivers have rejected the proposals of the miners for a compulsory conference. The strike has been in progress for a…

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Goldfields Murders The Two Detectives Sensational Development Two Men Arrested. Kalgoorlie

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 8 June 1926 · page 5

Sensational developments occurred yesterday regarding the deaths of Inspector Walsh and Detective Sergeant Pitman when detectives set out armed with search…

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Coal Crisis The Hibble Award State Mine Engine Drivers Plea to Industrial Commissioner. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 9 June 1926 · page 5

The Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association of Australia (Coast District) to-day applied to the Industrial Commissioner for increases in the rates of pay…

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Queensland Gold Yield Big Falling Off. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 9 June 1926 · page 4

The gold yield in Queensland so far this year shows a considerable falling off compared with the first five months of last year. To date this year the output has…

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British Coal Dispute Owners Remain Firm. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 June 1926 · page 5

Mr. A. J. Cook, the miners' representative, in a statement after the mining conference, said there did not appear to be the slightest possibility of a further…

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The Coal Crisis Railway Commissioners' Demand. Newcastle

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 June 1926 · page 4

The Railway Commissioners to-day demanded that half of every ton of coal loaded on the trucks should be handed over to them. If the owners refuse to…

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British Coal Strike Leaders of Both Sides Meet an Abortive Conference. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 June 1926 · page 5

As an outcome of the letter from Mr. Evan Williams (chairman of the Owners' Association) to Mr. Herbert Smith (president of the Miners' Federation), a…

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Situation Serious British Coal Strike Tuesday's Conference Owners' Account Questioned. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 5

The British Cabinet is taking a serious view of the coal negotiations breakdown. The Government's Coal Committee has met to consider the situation, and it is…

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Thought It Was Gold

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1926 · page 2

A Maynard's Plain farmer a few days ago made a discovery which he thought would put him on the retired list, or, at least, make him…

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