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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1920

253 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 10 of 13

Mining at Bungendore

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 5 October 1920 · page 2

On Thursday last at Bungendore Mr. Warden G. R. Williams granted authority to Thomas Hayden Cunningham to search 80 acres in the…

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To Search for Gold at Tirranna

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 5 October 1920 · page 4

At the Mining Warden's Court on Monday, before Mr. G. R. Williams, Mining Warden, Herbert Shepherd, of Tirranna, was given authority to search…

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The Coal Crisis. Many Miners on Strike

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 7 October 1920 · page 1

Ten thousand miners already are on strike in Great Britain, comprising 7000 in Wales and 3000 in Scotland. The Welsh miners' executive has decided to…

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Coal Crisis

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 7 October 1920 · page 2

The majority of the miners in Britain are now back at work after a protest strike lasting one day. It is believed that a majority of the fields will favour a…

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Rich Gold

The Yass Courier · Thursday 7 October 1920 · page 2

A couple of fine specimens of gold-studded white quartz were brought into Bathurst “Times” office recently by a Wattle Flat…

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Coal Crisis. (Published in "The Times.") LONDON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 7 October 1920 · page 2

The Communist efforts to keep the Lanarkshire miners idle collapsed. The men have returned to work, ignoring the Red Guards; but it is…

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Coal Crisis. Mr Smilie's Advice. LONDON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 9 October 1920 · page 4

Mr. Smillie in a statement at Glasgow advised the miners to accept temporary measures and settle down for three months, during which an agreement…

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Coal Prices Raised 4/ Per Ton Increase. Prime Minister's Announcement Melbourne

Young Witness · Saturday 9 October 1920 · page 1

The Prime Minister, Mr. Hughes, announced in the House of Representatives to-day that it has been decided to give effect to the recommendation of the Coal Commission for an increase in the selling price of coal from N.S.W. by 4/ per ton…

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Mining Authorities

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 14 October 1920 · page 2

At the Mining Warden's Court, Bina[?]ong, before Mr. G. R. Williams on Monday. William C. Lyous. T. J. Bergin, and George F. Hall were granted…

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Coal Crisis. (United Service Message.) LONDON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 14 October 1920 · page 2

An overwhelming majority of miners is against the settlement. In some a districts voting was 10 to 1. The feeling is high, especially in Wales…

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British Coal Strike

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 2

The Premier regards the miners' decision to strike as grave, but is prepared to explore every avenue leading to peace. If a strike occurs the Food Ministry will not…

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The Next Move. Government Awaits Miners

Young Witness · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 2

Replying to the Miners leaders announcement of the conference decision, the Premier called attention to the gravity thereof at a time when…

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Miners' Decision. Official Ballot Figures. London, October 14

Young Witness · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 2

The miners have rejected the datum line proposals by an overwhelming majority. For acceptance of the datum line,…

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Miners' Conference. Decided to Strike To-day. LONDON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 4

It is officially announced that the miners' conference has decided to strike. The notices expire to-day (Saturday)…

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Cable News. Miners Against Proposals. Sarajevo Again. Russia and Poland

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 1

The Brussels correspondent of the United Press Association says the Montenegrin Press Bureau has announced that an attempt was made to assassinate…

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Gold Franc. International Postages. World Wide Increases. London

Young Witness · Saturday 16 October 1920 · page 2

A message from Madrid states the Postal Conference will probably last a further six weeks. The agenda paper includes 2000 propositions, but the…

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Coal Shortage. Melbourne

Southern Morning Herald · Monday 18 October 1920 · page 1

The coal shortage has not yet passed the critical stage here. Manufacturers state that unless the position improves, several industries will have…

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Coal Strike On. Crisis of English Dispute. Government Prepare to Fight. LONDON, October 15

Southern Morning Herald · Monday 18 October 1920 · page 1

The official announcement has been made that the miners will cease work to-morrow. In order to conserve coal for home…

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British Coal Crisis

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 19 October 1920 · page 2

The strike position in Britain is unchanged, and public attention is focussed on this week's industrial conferences. There is much speculation as to the course…

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British Coal Crisis. Great Upheaval Threatened

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 19 October 1920 · page 5

Mr. Lloyd George appeals to the British nation to defeat the attempt of the miners to gain their ends by force. The enthusiasm of all classes offering to…

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