The Coal Strike. Both Sides Firm. London, March 6
The Industrial Council is considering the miners' schedule together with the figures of the masters. A more optimistic feeing prevails as the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1912
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The Coal Strike. Feeling the Pressure. Eight Hours for Surfacemen. London
The North-Western Railway Company denies that a reduction of its trains will be made. The entire 'Ministerial press censures the miners. The Chronicle says the schedules of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →(Reuter's.) Coal Strike. London
A careful investigation shows that 844,000 miners and 441,960 industrials are on strike and have rendered idle many thousands indirectly, in addition to 200,000 tons of shipping…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Coal Strike. Stagnation Extending. London
Mr. Barnes, Labour M.P., speaking at Croydon, said that having already inflicted considerable loss on the community and won a notable victory over capital he hoped the miners would…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Coal Strike. Hopes of Settlement. London, March 9
The Prime Minister, considering the Government's proposals the fairest means of settlement, invited both parties to meet the Government jointly without prejudice, the freely discuss the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coal Strike. Alarming Conditions. Bread Getting Dear. London, March 11
The "Morning Post" estimates that the unemployment in connection with the coal strike are 1,039,000 miners and 661,480 others, including 228,000 steel, iron, and tinplate workers, 85,480…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal Strike. Miners' Firm Attitude. London, March 12
The executive of the coalowners and the miners have conferred with the Premier. (Mr. Asquith), the President of the Board of Trade (Mr. Sydney Buxton), and Sir G. Askwith (Chief…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal Crisis. Negotiations. London
The Miners' Federation has offered to negotiate with tile owners in various districts for a settlement on all points at the earliest opportunity…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal Strike. Guarantee Wanted. London
Several newspapers, commenting on the miners' exclusion of the principle of a minimum from the conference, point out that the Premier and 65 per cent. of the owners have already accepted…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Coal Strike. Another Conference. London, March 12
In replying to a question in the House of Commons last night, the Prime Minister stated that the Government had noted with satisfaction that many masters, instead of discharging men in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coal Strike. Miners Restless. London, March 15
The conference between the Government, the owners, and the miners sat for four hours yesterday, and afterwards the bald official announcement was made that there would be a "further…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coal Strike. London
Destitution is increasing in the industrial areas, and the charitable institutions are unable to cope with the situation. The joint conference has again adjourned…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cable News. The Coal Strike. LONDON
The dislocation of other trades, as the result of the coal strike is increasing. Some 1,000 Warwickshire strikers refused to accept a week’s strike pay,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Coal Strike. Prospects Depressing. London, March 14
The conference between the representatives of the Government, the coalowners, and the miners yesterday continued the general discussion as to the best means of arriving at a settlement, and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Latest. Coal Crisis. Coalowners Leave Conference. Minimum Wage Act Promised. London
Mr. Roberts, the Labour Whip, defends the party against the allegation of inactivity, and says it is unable to rely on Parliament as at present constituted to deal justly with the situation…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coal Strike. Trouble Spreading. London, March 18
Altogether 1,342,000 persons have been thrown idle through the coal strike, and their losses in wages are estimated at £5,643,000. Mr. W. J. Thorne, M.P. (general secretary of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal Strike. Negotiations Broken Off. London, March 16
It is officially announced that the Prime Minister has stated that, though the Government has done its utmost effect a settlement of the trouble, it has regretfully come to the conclusion…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Telegrams. the Coal Strike. Stagnation Extending. the Minimum Wage. London
Many mine-owners ask for a clause enabling them to vary or cancel existing contracts, as these would otherwise be unremunerative or ruinous owing to the increased cost of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cable News The Coal Strike. LONDON
Altogether 1,342,000 persons have been thrown idle through the coal strike The loss in wages is estimated at £5,643,000 Travellers for firms in Manchester are…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal Strike. Coal Strike. the Government Measure. London
The Wakefield Board of Guardians is granting non-unionists 5/ a week, but repayment is expected. The Lancashire education" authority is feeding many school children…
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