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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1926

590 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 9 of 30

1500 Miles of Gold. Willow Tree Magnet Test

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 20 April 1926 · page 1

A new method of mining for gold, the success of which has yet to bo proved,, was made known at the Tamworth-Warden's Court, when an…

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The Coal Troulbe District Conference Offer Turned Down. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 21 April 1926 · page 5

The South Wales District Miners' Committee rejected the coalowners' offer to convene a joint conference to discuss a district settlement…

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Red International Support for British Miners. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 April 1926 · page 5

Losovsky the general secretary of the Soviet Trade Unions International, sent a message to the International Federation of Trade Unions from Moscow, asking…

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Coal Industry the Hibble Award Serious Trouble Threatened. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 22 April 1926 · page 5

Serious trouble in the coal mining industry of New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania is threatened by the decision of the Federated Engine Drivers and…

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No Relief Pay Discontent Amongst Miners. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 3

The action of the Miners' federation Council in refusing to grant relief pay relief pay to members in need was causing discontent in both northern and…

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Gold Rush Discovery on Old Diggings. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 5

A gold rush on a small scale occurred at Warrandyte, a little village in the Dendenong Ranges. Practically the whole of the place has been pegged out, and a…

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'DELICATE' Coal Situation More Conferences Owners Make New Proposals. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 5

The coal situation is described as "very delicate." A laconic official statement was issued at the conclusion of a ninety-minute…

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COMPLETE Coal Crisis Deadlock Government Intervention Both Sides Adamant. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 5

The conference of coal owners and miners has completely broken down. The conference lasted 75 minutes, and no further meeting was fixed…

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Cablegrams. Mining Trouble. a Short Conference. London, Thursday Night

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 2

The miners' conference lasted only 75 minutes and no date for another meeting was fixed. The miners' executive will now…

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Victorian Gold Mine. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Monday 26 April 1926 · page 4

Although digging is in progress at War randyte claims, no samples of gold have yet reached the Mines Department. The Director of Mines is pessimistic as…

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Telegrams Fatal Accident at Colliery. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 26 April 1926 · page 4

Arthur Bigger, 25, was killed at Aberdare. Colliery to-day, when he was run over by a truck. The wheels passed over his head, and death was instantaneous…

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Races on May Day Maitland Miners Object. Maitland

Daily Examiner · Monday 26 April 1926 · page 1

At a meeting of a combined May Day celebration committees of Kurri Kurri, Weston and Abermain, a proposal was made to declare "black" the race…

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No Progress The Coal Situation Mr. Baldwin Kept Busy Men Refuse District Agreements. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 26 April 1926 · page 5

Practically no progress was made at this morning's conference of coalowners and miners, which was presided over by Mr. Baldwin…

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Telegrams Victorian State Coal Mine. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 April 1926 · page 4

The Miners' Union refused to adopt the proposal of the executive to settle the existing dispute at the State coal mine at Wonthaggi, in reference to…

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Moscow's Agent? the Miners' Executive. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 April 1926 · page 5

Mr. Baldwin who continued the coal conversations with the owners and miners to-day, expressed the hope that a favorable development would take place…

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Coal Miners Insanitary Living Conditions Report Presented to Court. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 April 1926 · page 4

The insanitary conditions under, which the employees at the Victorian State coal mine are forced to live were referred to in the Federal Arbitration Court by Dr…

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Coal Crisis Full Three Party Discussion. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 29 April 1926 · page 5

After many conferences, wnerein the Premier, Mr. Baldwin, was most active, the mine owners intimated their willingness to participate in an open three-party…

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Rich Gold Reef Found Near Dalmorton "Seven Ounces to Ton." Wintervale

Daily Examiner · Friday 30 April 1926 · page 4

What is considered to be a rich gold reef has been discovered by Messrs. A. H. and J. Smith, in the vicinity of Sheep Station Creek, near Dalmorton…

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Coal Crisis In the Balance a Stoppage Imminent Mr. Baldwin Optimistic. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 May 1926 · page 5

The chances are a thousand to one on a coal stoppage was the opinion of Mr. Thomas, to-night. The Trades Union Conference has passed…

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Miners' Shacks Small and Verminous the Yallourn Award. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Monday 3 May 1926 · page 3

In delivering his final award in the Yallouru dispute Mr. Justice Powers, President of the Federal Arbitration Court, granted 40 employees of the mine 155…

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