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

Mining & the mines, 1920

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Mining Warden's Court. Authorities Granted

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 23 September 1920 · page 4

At the Mining Warden's Court, Goulburn, on Monday, before Mr. G. R. Williams, Ernest Hibbert, Alfred W. Railton, J. Hooper, and Jas…

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Miners' Conference. Women Seek Admission. Strike Dreaded. London, Tuesday Night

Young Witness · Thursday 23 September 1920 · page 2

After hearing the announcement of Mr. Smillie, (president of the Miners' Moderation), that the executive had not considered the negotiations…

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Coal Crisis. Action by Trople Alliance. (Published in "The Times.") LONDON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 23 September 1920 · page 2

A meeting of the triple alliance, held in London to-day, decided to send a deputation to Mr. Lloyd George to urge the acceptance by the Government of the…

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The Coal Trouble

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 25 September 1920 · page 4

The Triple Alliance on Wednesday had a conference with Mr. Lloyd George, lasting three and a half hours, but nothing was settled…

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What Miners Increases Mean

Young Witness · Saturday 25 September 1920 · page 3

SYDNEY, Friday.—The new award for coal [?] will probably cause an increase in the cost of coal. Sir Allen Taylor estimates that it will involve an extra £30,000 to £50,000…

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Coal Crisis. LONDON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 25 September 1920 · page 1

The triple alliance conference resumed this morning, but adjourned immediately in order to consider the report of the joint deputation to the Premier last…

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The Latest Coal Crisis. A Hopeful Sign. LONDON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 25 September 1920 · page 2

The Board of Trade announces that the miners' executive has agreed to recommend the miners' delegate meeting this afternoon to suspend the strike…

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Coal Award

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 28 September 1920 · page 4

The Hibble coal award comes into operation to-day. It is authoritatively stated that a Royal Commission will be appointed to go into the increased cost of…

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The Coal Crisis

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 28 September 1920 · page 4

The British miners' strike notices have been suspended for a week, with a view to a settlement. The coal owners and miners are endeavouring to agree on a…

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Coal and Wheat Prime Minister Questioned. Will N.S.W. Withdraw from Wheat Pool. SYDNEY, Monday Night

Young Witness · Tuesday 28 September 1920 · page 2

The Prime Minister left for Melbourne to-night. Before leaving Mr. Hughes was asked what was the position in regard to the price of coal…

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Cable News. Coal Crisis.—unemployment.—irish Affairs

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 1

The coal situation in Britain is brighter than it has boon for weeks, and there are hopes of an early settlement. Colliery owners and miners on Monday discussed…

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Miners' Award. Men's Claims Not Conceded Sydney, Wednesday Night

Young Witness · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 3

The award of Mr. Justice Edmunds as a result of the Broken Hill tribunal was made available tonight. From the viewpoint of the men, the award…

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Disgruntled Coal Lumpers. Ruin Fremantle Shipping. FREMANTLE

Young Witness · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 2

The continued refusal of the Wharf Lumpers Union to work overtime is occasioning such serious delays in shipping that Fremantle will probably…

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Mining Authorities. Wingello. Joadja. and Mittagong

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 30 September 1920 · page 4

At the Moss Vale Mining, Warden's Court on Tuesday, before Mr. G. R. Williams, mining authorities were granted as follow"—…

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British Miners Coal Position Unaltered. LONDON

Young Witness · Saturday 2 October 1920 · page 2

The Central News Agency sta[?] that it is probable the Miners' Excrutive will postpone issuing strike detices for another week, pending [?]…

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Coal Crisis. Attempt to Settle. LONDON

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

Another eleventh-hour effort to avoid a coal strike is being made today, the miners meeting the owners, Mr. Lloyd George, Sir Robert Horne,…

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Cable News. Coal Crisis—constables Killed in Ireland

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

The British newspapers generally anticipate that there will be no coal strike without another ballot. Police patrols have been fired upon…

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Gold for U.S. Four Millions. New York

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

The steamer Baltic has arrived with £2,000,000 in gold. The Imperator Is coming on Saturday. with a similar amount…

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Coal Tribunal. Claims Refused. Rates Fixed to Stimulate Production. Sydney, Friday Night

Young Witness · Saturday 2 October 1920 · page 2

The claims of the Coal and Shale Employees' Federation for a minimum wage have been refused by the special coal tribunal. The rates asked were…

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Coal Crisis

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 5 October 1920 · page 1

The British miners' conference by 530,000 votes to 400,000 decided in favour of another ballot before striking. The owners have made a new offer of…

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