All Coal "Black."
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 November 1916 · page 2
At a mass meeting of the Western Minors Federation held at Lithgow, a resolution was passed confirming the decision that no member of the federation go bank to bank shift. It was also decided that any members of the federation who Were working at some other occupation be asked to discontinue working at once…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →South Wales Miners. London
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 November 1916 · page 5
The South Wales minors conferred with the Board of Trade and Mr. Asquith. The latter made proposals which are expected to result in an amicable settlement…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Mining Crisis. Powers of Special Tribunal. Nomination of Assessors
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 November 1916 · page 2
It was announced by the Prime Minister, Mr. Hughes, last night that, both sides had agreed to nominate assessors to sit on the Coal Mineds Tribunal, and that Mr. Justice…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Mining Crisis. Feeling in Newcastle. Prospects Hopeful. Newcastle
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 29 November 1916 · page 5
The feeling in this district respecting an early resumption of work is to-day much more optimistic than it has been at any time since the strike began. The reason for this is that,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Western Miners Coal for Small Arms Factory. Refusal to Load
Singleton Argus · Thursday 30 November 1916 · page 2
On Monday morning the manager of the Small Arms Factory, Mr Ratcliffe, instructed the lorrymen to proceed to Eskbank yards and load coal for the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Maitland Miners' Views
Singleton Argus · Thursday 30 November 1916 · page 2
The appointment of a board by Mr. Hughes, the Prime Minister, to . deal with the coal crisis is regarded by loading Maitland" miners as only tinkoring…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Offer by the Miners
Singleton Argus · Thursday 30 November 1916 · page 4
On the conference resuming at 3.30, Mr Baddeley said he desired to state, on behalf of the federation, that they were keenly disappointed that no…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Welsh Coal Dispute. London
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 November 1916 · page 5
The South Wales coal dispute will probably be settled within a week. It is ancipated the men's wages will have a 15 per cent. inerease. It is improbable they will…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Coal Strike the Federal Tribunal Additional Powers Granted
Singleton Argus · Thursday 30 November 1916 · page 2
It was announced by Mr Hughes, the Prime Minister, on Tuesday night, that both sides had agreed to nominate assessors to sit on the Coal Mines…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Abermain School of Arts. Efficient Mining Support
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 November 1916 · page 6
The Abermain School of Arts, which was only recently opened, has become a popular institution. The membership roll is increasing despite the industrial trouble,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Mining Crisis. Special Tribunal Meets. Preliminaries Discussed
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 November 1916 · page 2
The special tribunal appointed by the Prime Minister under the War Precautions Act to deal the mining crisis held its first sitting in No. 2 Arbitration Court,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal Strike Tribunal. To-day's Sitting. the Men's Proposals. Sydney
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 November 1916 · page 5
The coal strike tribunal resumed its sitting to-day. Mr. Justice Edmunds, said: From the discussion that has just taken place it seems…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mining Difficulty Tribunal Appointed. Consisting of One Judge. To Settle the Issues. Settlement to be Prompt
Singleton Argus · Thursday 30 November 1916 · page 4
The Compulsory Conference between the representatives of the Colliery Proprietors and the employees was resumed at Melbourne on Monday. Mr Hughes,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Colliery Crisis. South Wales. Government Control. Miners Surprised. London
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 5
The Government's control of the South Wales coal mines ends a complicated and dangerous dispute and incidentally brings the coal trade within scope of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Miners' Lodge Meetings. Aberdare
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 3
The monthly meeting of the Aberdare Ministers' Lodge was held on Wednesday evening at which Mr. J. Patrick presided. The executive of the Coal and Shale Workers'…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The News at the Maitland Mines Towns. Cessnock
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 5
To, say that the news of the settlement of the coal crisis was received with satisfaction is putting it mildly. There was not only satisfaction, but something like [?] at the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Mining Crisis. To-day's Sitting. Sydney
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 5
The coal tribunal under the presidency of his Honor Judge Edmunds resumed its sitting this morning, when his Honor proceeded to inquire into other matters…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Coal Strike Ended. Men's Claim Granted. Work on Monday. Sydney
The Scone Advocate · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 7
The coal strike tribunal resumed its lilting yesterday. Mr. Justice Edmunds said: From the discussion that has 'just taken place it…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Mining Crisis. Settlement Effected. Eight Hours Principle Granted. Work Resumed on
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 2
The special tribunal appointed by the Prime Minister (Mr. W. M. Hughes) to [?] with the mining crisis continued its sittings yesterday afternoon, after our report…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Mining Crisis. Selling Price of Coal. Increased Pay to the Miners
The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 2 December 1916 · page 6
One of the important points remaining to be dealt with in connection with the mining crisis is that relating to tho claim of the men for an increase in wages. With this is…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →