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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1912

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Mining. the London Market. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 2

Clarke and Co. (per J. M. Stephens) Supply the following latest London share quotations (dated March ll):— Proprietary, m. 48/U; North, m £6…

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Another Colliery Trouble. the Ma[?]tland District Affected. Efforts for an Open Conference. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 2

The trouble in connection with the colliery crisis in the Maitland district is becoming more acute. The afternoon shift was idle yesterday. It is…

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German Miners on Strike. Demand Increased Pay and Shorter Hours. [Reuter's Message.] Berlin

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 2

A conference of the so-called Triple Alliance of Socialist Miners' Unions at [?]uhr, by 607 votes to 75, decided to strike to-day, 220,000 men being…

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The Coal Crisis. Mr.ramsay Macdonald on the Position. Asserts That Prime Minister [?]Ungled Negotiations. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 2

Mr. Ramsay Macdonald, British Labor lender, speaking at Redeliffe yesterday said that the Prime Minister had bungled the negotiations and that…

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The British Mine

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 4

The following is the mine manager's report for the week ended March 9:Development…

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The Colliery Dispute. Maitland Men Return to Work. Colliery Proprietors Meet To-day. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 5

The colliery crisis has presented new features. Yesterday the Maitland miners returned to work, and will continue at work until the matter is dealt with…

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Mining. London Market

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 4

Ward and Co. (per White and Hosier) supply the following London share quotations dated March 12):-Proprietary m. 8/9; North m. £6 9/4½;…

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The Goal Crisis. Miners Agree to Meet Coalowners. [Router's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 8

A conforenco of miners has agreed to meet the coal-owners in a free discussion of tho whole situation without prejudice, on tho understanding that…

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A Notice of Motion. in the Event of a Coal Strike

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 5

The Assembly was informed last night in response to a Question by Mr. Crawford, that in the proposed amendment of the Early Closing Act consideration…

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The Junction Mine. a Visit of Inspection. From the 200Ft. to the 800Ft. Levels

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 1

The Broken Hill Junction mine has for very many years past been a mining proposition holding a most unenviable reputation among those interested…

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The Coal Strike. Proposed Co-partnership. Memorial to Prime Minister. [Router's Message.] London, Tuesdav

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 8

One hundred and fifty-seven Unionists. 72 Liberals, and 10 Nationalists, members of the House of Commons, have signed a memorial to the Prime…

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The Coal Crisis. the Prime Minister and the Negotiations. Mr. Ramsay Macdonald's Refenences Disputed. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 4

The Prime Minister, questioned in the House of Commons to-day, said that the Government noted with satisfaction that many masters, instead of…

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The Coal Strike. Miners' Federation and a Settlement. [Router's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 4

Tho Miners' Fodor.itnm has offered to negotiate with tho owners in tho Various distiicts for a settlement on nil points at the earliest opiioi tuinty. j…

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The Northern Collieries. Proprietors Will Meet the Men. Sydney. Thursdoy

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 3

Tho Northern colliery proprietors, at a meeting hold m Sydney yesterday, decided to moot tbo miners in conference. It is doubtful whether tho pro…

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The Coal Strike. Miners' Federation and a Settlement. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 4

The Miners' Federation has offered to negotiate with the owners in the various districts for a settlement on all points at the earliest oppurtunity…

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Northern Colliery Trouble. Conferince Arranged for Tuesday. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 2

A conference between the Northern colliery proprietors and the men on the afternoon shift question has been arranged for Tuesday. There is to be…

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The Coal Crisis. Feeling of Unrest Showing. Excitement at Warwickshire and Bedford. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 2

Ten thousand Warwickshire strikers refused to accept a week's strike pay, they having demanded a fortnight's money…

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Late Mining. New Machinery at a Mine. an Unlucky Minister For. Mines. Melbourne. Friday. '

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 8

JVhen opening the new machinery nt tho Central Rod, White, and Blue mine at Bendigo yesterday tho Minister for Mines (Mr. M'Bride) said ho and three…

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The Coal Strike. Non-unionists Returning to Work. Discontent Among Scottish Miners. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 4

The conference sat for four hours yesterday. The bald official announcement has been further made that a discussion will…

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The Coal Strike. [Renter's r.Ieasngo.] JJiESTITDTION Increasing. Conference Again Adjourned. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 8

Destitution is reported to be increasing in the industrial arcas, tho charitable institutions beiug unable to cope with the situation…

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