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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1917

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Relief for Miners

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 September 1917 · page 2

Instead of distributing strike pay in cash, the Wollongong branch of the Miners' Federation action is issuing coupons to married members whose families are in need. The amount…

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Awaiting Miners Decision. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 September 1917 · page 5

There were no strike developments to-day, Everybody is anxiously awaiting the decision of the miners…

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The Coal Conference Approaching Conclusion

Singleton Argus · Thursday 27 September 1917 · page 2

The Coal Conference is again sitting, and it is anticipated it will conclude today, whether or not a settlement be arrived at…

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Brown Coal. Burning Tests in Victoria

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 September 1917 · page 3

Mr. Livingstone, the Victorian Minister for Mines, has submitted to the. Cabinet a statement showing the results of a series of tests made with a special type of firebar…

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The Strike Conference with Miners. Government's Terms

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 September 1917 · page 2

Following is the full text of the terms of settlement proposed by the Government at the conference with representatives of the coal miners:—…

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The Strike Conference with Miners Weedtng Out Undesirables

Singleton Argus · Thursday 27 September 1917 · page 4

The conference between the Cabinet and representatives of the miners was held at the Treasury on Monday afternoon. After a discussion, lasting for…

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A Deadlock No Agreement Reached. Same Terms As Railway Men. an Offer to the Miners. Later

Singleton Argus · Thursday 27 September 1917 · page 2

The strike has ended in a deadlock. Mr Fuller, in a statement at the conclusion of the conference with the representatives of the Coal Miners'…

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The Strike Working the Mines. Application From Colliery Hands Invited

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 September 1917 · page 6

The Government, by advertisement elsewhere, invites applications from coal miners, wheelers, colliery mechanics, and other labour employed in coal mines before the strike…

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In a Coal Mine. Experience of a Voluntary Worker

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 September 1917 · page 4

Mr. W. L. Boyce, of the loyal workers, writing from the colliery at Muswellbrook to Mr. J. G. Merrin, manager of the "Farmer and…

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Colliery Mechanics. to Resume Work

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 September 1917 · page 6

A combined meeting of the members of the Colliery Mechanics Association of Seaham No. 1 and 2. West Wallsend, and Minmi was held in the Federal Hall. West…

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South Greta Miners

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 September 1917 · page 4

A meeting of the South Greta miners will be held at the Sportsman's Arms Hotel, to-morrow (Saturday) morning at 10 o'clock. A full attendance is requested…

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Maitland Coalmines. Miners Demonstration

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 September 1917 · page 2

Several former employees of Aberdare Extended Colliery, including deputies, who have recently resumed work, are receiving some attention from a section of the strikers. For…

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Statement by Miners' Representatives

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 September 1917 · page 4

The Council of the Australasian Coal and Shale Employees' Federation have fully considered the latest proposals made by the Government…

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Coal Lumpers De-Registration

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 28 September 1917 · page 3

On Thursday an application was made by the Crown, for the de-registration of the Coal Lumpers Union, for striking and refusing to load coal for transports…

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What Will the Miners Do?

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 September 1917 · page 4

Thousands of wage-earners throughout the State, who are employees of industries that are held up or are liable to be held up for lack of coal, are waiting anxiously to see to…

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The Strike. THE COAl Question. Conference with Government Fails

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 September 1917 · page 4

The Acting-Premier (Mr. Fuller) made the following statement at the conclusion of the conference with the representatives of the Coal Miners'…

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Volunteer Coal Miners. What They Are Earning

Singleton Argus · Saturday 29 September 1917 · page 6

There is an official statement both from the Lithgow Valley and Invincible colliery that the volunteer workers are satisfied with the conditions of labor…

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Western Miners

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 September 1917 · page 4

At a mass meeting of the Western [?] federation, held in the Trades Hall [?] the position in regard to the Government proposals was explained by the [?]…

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Notices to Colliery Workers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 September 1917 · page 4

The Government having invited application from coalminers, wheelers colliery mechanics , and other labour in the. coalmines before the strike, willing to work, intending application…

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Colliery Mechanics. Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 September 1917 · page 6

The colliery mechanics of Kurri Kurri group of colliers met yesterday and decided to resume work. About 160 loyalist workers arrived at…

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