Coal Miners' Hours. Mr. Willis' Statement Refuted
The secretary to the Northern Collieries Association, Mr. C. M. McDonald, referred to a statement made in Melbourne by Mr. A. C. Willis, general secretary of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1920
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Gold and Paper
Mr. Lloyd George's admires discern resemblance to his great predecessor Pitt. There is certainly one important point of definite identity. In 1806 Pitt withdrew…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Reported Gold Find. Craven Plaeau Attraction
A West Maitland report state that interest in the reported discovery of gold on the' Craven Plateau, near Copeland, is rapidly growing and already many…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Sound Currency. Gold Standard. London, January 23
The "Times," in its financial review for 1919, says with regard to gold that last year will take precedence of any since 18l3 for eventfulness. Among other things it…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Robert Smillie. the Miners' Leader
Of all the leaders of Labour Robert Smi[?] president of the Miners Federation, is the most interesting (says E. T. Raymond in his [?] "All and Sunday"). He has also been described…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Rosedale Colliery
On Tuesday a deputation consisting of Messrs. W. Brennan, district secretary Colliery Employees' Federation, T. Elwin and J. Butler, local officers, met the Rosedale…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Local and General News Rosedale Colliery Stoppage
A deputation consisting of Messrs W Brennan (District Secretary C. E. Federation), T. Elwin, and J. Butler (locol officers) met the Rosedale mine manager…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →To-day's Telegrams New Zealand Coal Shortage. Sydney
Owing to the coal shortage in New Zealand, the Auckland tram service has been curtailed. There will be no service on Sundays…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Modem Colliery
The Aberdare Central Colliery is now in full working order, and during the next twelve months some hundreds of additional hands will be employed. The…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Coal Shares
"Palmers' Monthly Share List" writes re coal shares:—"Prices are generally a little higher, but in some cases, are still far below intrinsic…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →British Ministers. Interview Prime Minister. Price of Coal. London, January 28
A statement from Downing-street enumerates the points by the executive of the Ministers' Federation whose case was stated by Mr. J. Smillie, supported by Messrs…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Desert Gold
At the Picture Theatre to night The[?] Bara will be starred in "The Light," a sup[?] production, and Bonnie P[?]ggy Hyland will appear in " The Rebellions Bride," a picture…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mines Nationalisation. Asquith Opposes. London, January 30
Mr. Asquith, speaking at Paisley, Pronounced definitely against the nationalisation of mines. He said that if it was suggested that under…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →British Coal Industry Enquiry Into Financial Position. Loudon Tuesday Night
A Downing Street statement enumerates the points raised by the executive of the Miners' Federation,.whose case was stated by Mr Smillie, supported by…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →New Mining Problems. Five Working Days. Week of 30 Hours
New problems confront the mining industry of the Commonwealth. The full extent of the miners claims, which have been hinted at at various times, were made…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mining Conference
The principal subject of discussion at Saturday's sitting of the council of the Australasian Coal and Shale Federation was with respect to the One Big Union…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Colliery Mechanics. Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Colliery Mechanics' Association was held in St. Paul's Pariah Hall, West Maitland, on Saturday evening, the president, Mr. J. E…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →More Valuable Than Gold
"Since it is certain and demonstrable that all arts and artisans whatsoever must fail and cease if there were no timber and wood in a nation (for he that shall…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coal Commission. Housing and Working Conditions
Mr. J. L. Campbell, K.C., Coal Commissioner, will resume his inquiry in the Public Works Committee room, Parliament House, at 10 a.m. on Monday next. He has still to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Miners' Demands Five Days of Six Hours
The Australasian Coal and Shale Employees' Federation has decided to demand from the employers throughout the Commonwealth further concessions,…
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