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Mining & the mines, 1921

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"Phantom Gold." (Copyright) (Published by special arrangement with Tillston's). CHAPTER X.—Continued

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 5 April 1921 · page 3

He laughed happily, and the girl joined in his mirth for no reason save that life to her at this moment was a rare and precious thin?. "Because I've…

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The Latest. Transport Workers and Railway Men. Urged to Support Miners. (Reuter's Cables.) London, Sunday Night

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 5 April 1921 · page 2

At meetings of the transport workers and railway men at London and other centres to-day, the speakers strongly urged action to support the miners,…

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Transport Workers. Appeal From Miners. London, April 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 April 1921 · page 5

Half a million members and thirty-five unions were represented by delegates at the conference of the Transport Workers Federation at…

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Coal Tribunal Award. Writ of Prohibition Application

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 April 1921 · page 4

The hearing was continued in the High Court, before a full Bench, on Tuesday of argument on the application of the Broken Hill Proprietary…

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Coal Crisis. Government's Drastic Powers. London, April 4

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 April 1921 · page 5

In connection with the coal strike a "Government Gazette" publishes a series of drastic regulations of the most extensive scope giving the…

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"Phantom Gold." (Copyright). (Published by special arrangement with Tillston's). CHAPTER XII.—Continued

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 6 April 1921 · page 3

Philip gave no outward sign that he heard. His attention now was not languid, and as he read a curious change came over his face. He did…

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Hebburn Colliery. Again Laid Idle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 7

Hebburn Colliery was thrown idle yesterday owing to the company having taken into employment as a shotlirer a workman who shad previously…

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Miners and May Day

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 4

It was stated by Mr. A. C. Willis, secretary of the mining department of the Workers' Industrial Union of Australia, that the coal miners…

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Mount Morgan Mine Wages Reduction Probable

Singleton Argus · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 3

Fears have been aroused in the Queensland Cabinet as to the disastrous crisis which will arise if Mount Morgan closes down for good, and Mr Boyd,…

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British Coal Strike Scottish Miners Bitter. Machinery Wrecked and Pumping Stopped. Disastrous Floods Imminent. (United Service Cables.) London, Tuesday Night

Singleton Argus · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 2

Amazing bitterness is being displayed, by the Scottish miners on strike. Led by skirling bagpipes they are marching to the pits and forcing all workers to…

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British Coal Strike a Serious Situation. Many Men Recalled

Singleton Argus · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 4

London, Monday.—The industrial, coal situation is increasingly threatening. The latest evidence of danger is that the executive of the Transport Workers'…

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Coal Crisis. Commons Debate. No State Control. London, April 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 5

A debate on the coal crisis in the House of Commons was opened by Mr. Chamberlain moving a humble address to his Majesty, thanking him for his…

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Blood Stock Sales. Gold Tie Passed in at 900 Guineas

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 7

The annual Easter sale of thorough bred racing stock, including brood mares, stallions, racehorses in training, and untried stock, conducted by…

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"Phantom Gold." (Copyright). (Published by special arrangement With Tillston's). CHAPTER' XIII.—(Continued.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 3

"Ah, I remember—gave evidence against you, didn't he? Well, it's only natural you should owe him one for that."…

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Transport Workkers Conference. Miners' Manifesto. Workers' Place in Firing Line. (Reuters Cables.) London, Tuesday Night

Singleton Argus · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 2

Half a million members of 35 unions were represented at the Delegate Conference of the Transport Workers' Federation at Westminster to consider their…

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Abermain Collieries Net Profit of £90,816

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 4

The report of the Abermain Collieries for the year ended February 28 discloses a net profit of £90,816. A dividend of 10 per cent., involving interim…

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Sunken Gold

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 4

An Admiralty salvage steamer is shortly leaving Portmouth to recover the remainder of the gold and bullion on the tamed liner Laurentic, sunk off…

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Mining Accidents

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 4

Mr. G. Matthews, a labourer, employed at Aberdare Extended Colliery, met with a painful accident at work on Thursday morning, while using a…

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Help for Miners. London, April 7

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 5

The railwaymen have requested the transport workers to confer with them with regard to effective assistance to the miners…

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Cessnock Miners' Lodge. Draw 1st Prize in Art Union

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 6

Cessnock is in a winning mood just now. Last week notification was received that the third prize in the Police and Firemen's Art Union came to…

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