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Mining & the mines, 1909

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The Western Miners. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 20 December 1909 · page 5

The western miners did not begin work this morning. Whether they will do so depends on the decision of a mass meeting, which will be held this afternoon…

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The Local Colliery

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 December 1909 · page 5

We are often rightfully told that from small beginnings there are great results, and it is worthy of note that in the short space of 12 months the local colliery company has become…

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The Coal Strike. What Happened with a State Owned Mine. a Striking Object Lesson

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 21 December 1909 · page 4

It is reported that in the New Zealand State-owned mine the men who were on strike got everything they demanded. When the Government refused the…

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Miners and the Board

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 December 1909 · page 2

Even if the northern men appoint no counsel to represent them on the Board, Mr. Patterson believes there is a way out of the difficulty. "I'll…

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The Coal Strike. a Delegate's Luck

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 21 December 1909 · page 2

Mr James Scott, one of the delegates to the strike conference, has received word that, he has inherited a considerable amount of property in Scotland. Scott…

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The Coal Strike. Beginning of Seventh Week

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 21 December 1909 · page 2

THE conspiracy charges against the strike leaders were continued at Newcastle yesterday. It is expected the cases will conclude to…

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Western Miners. Decide to Go Back to Work. (By Telegraph). Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 21 December 1909 · page 2

At the meeting of the Western miners held this afternoon, the men decided by a majority of three to one to resume work to-morrow…

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The Westein Miners. Likely'to toe at Work To-day. (By Telegraph). Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 21 December 1909 · page 2

The miners did not, resume work to day, but it is almost certain that the mines will be at work to-morrow. The day men resumed work as usual…

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The Strike. Position Unchanged. Alleged Conspiracy Charges. Western Miners. Hughes on the Situation. the Train Services

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 December 1909 · page 5

There is change strike situation The western miners decided by a large majority to return to the mines from…

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The Coal Strike

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 22 December 1909 · page 4

As a result of the conference held between the executive of the miners' delegates and the Lithgow Coal Asso. ciation, arrangements were made to…

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Gold at Williams River. a Rich Find

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 December 1909 · page 5

A letter from Darn, received at Thursday Island, dated the 14th instant, states that authentic news has just arrived from Moresby advising a big alluvial gold rush on…

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Mr. Hughes and the Southern Miners. "It's Mr. Wade's Affair Now

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 December 1909 · page 5

Hughes said yesterday that he didn't know her the southern miners would go back it. [?] should I know?" said he. "It's Mr…

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The Miners' Mines. Men Again Rebel

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 23 December 1909 · page 3

The indications are that the Young send and Ebbw Main mines will not continue to work much longer. On the last fortnight's pay, drawn by the men…

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Western Miners Resume

Singleton Argus · Thursday 23 December 1909 · page 4

At all the mines in the west work is going on all right, practically as it was before the interruption occurred, and the miners are turning out coal with a vigor…

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The Coal Lumpers

Singleton Argus · Thursday 23 December 1909 · page 2

The coal-lumpers met on Tuesday. During the meeting considerable, anxiety was shown by several persons to discuss Mr Wade's "Coercion Act." One of…

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The Coal Strike. Excursion Trains

Singleton Argus · Thursday 23 December 1909 · page 2

The usual excursion train services tp and from the country will run in that before Christmas Day those who wish to migrate to the metropolis or elsewhere…

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Mr Hughes and the Southern Miners

Singleton Argus · Thursday 23 December 1909 · page 2

Mr Hughes said on Tuesday that he didn't know whether the southern miners would go back or not. "How should I know?" said he. "It's…

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The Coal Strike. "Wade in Blunderland." Caustic Criticism by Mr Hughes

Singleton Argus · Thursday 23 December 1909 · page 4

Mr Wade made some strong comments on Mr Hughes' lament at the passing of the new legislation, and stated that in his opinion the ederal member had…

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Miners' Mines Idle

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 December 1909 · page 2

Ebbw Main and Young Wallsend colleries were idle again yesterday. The men have stopped work in order to show their objection to the…

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The Southern Miners

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 December 1909 · page 5

[?] Donleavy, president of the Southern Miners' [?] when asked what the prospects were [?]mont in the south, said:—"The men age [?] solid, They are firmer now than ever…

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