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Mining & the mines, 1921

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Colliery G[?]vances

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 April 1921 · page 4

The four Caledonian Collieries at Cessnock had an idle day on Tuesday over an alleged case of victimisation. A meeting of the combined lodges was…

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Coal Shortage. Cold Weather. London, April 18

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 April 1921 · page 5

The coal shortage is becoming acute. The metal industries remain closed down, and consumers are exhorted to "treat coal like gold."…

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Allies' Conference. German Gold. London, April 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 April 1921 · page 5

M. Briand, French Prime Minister, will attend a meeting either at Hythe or Boulogue probable at the week-end to discuss the Allied reparations plans…

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"Phantom Gold." (Copyright). Chapter Xxix. Lottie Shows Her Hand. (Published by special arrangement will) Tillston's)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 April 1921 · page 3

Mr. Bill Braithwaite's friendship with Miss Charlton was Progressing in a way that set that young man's heart thumping wildly whenever he…

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Coal Mines Regulations. Inquiry Into Overwind at Aberdare

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 2

An inquiry under the Coal Mines Regulation Act was held at the West Maitland Courthouse this morning into the case of William McCormack,…

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Recent Colliery Accident

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 6

The condition of Mr. Harry Edmonds, the Rosendale miner, who was [?] injured by a fall of coal last week, showed a slight…

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The Rosedale Colliery Accident

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 2

Upon inquiry at the Dangar Cottage Hospital yesterday afternoon, we were informed that there was a slight improvement in the condition of Mr Harry…

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Wallaroo Mines. the Company's Proposals

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 6

On the subject of working conditions and the resumption of operations at the works of the Wallaroo and Moonta Mining and Smelting Company, Limited…

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Colliery Stoppages. Trouble at Aberdare South and Whitburn

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 6

Trouble occurred at Aberdare South Colliery yesterday, arising about a man to whom the wheelers objected being given a place on the coal. The pit…

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Gold For Notes Again

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 2

The gold for notes swindle was worked again on Monday in Melbourne. James Kelly, a farmer, of New, Zealand, who is proceeding on a visit to Ireland,…

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Coal Lumpers. Increased Wages Granted

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 7

Increase of 6d in the hourly rate, and 3d per ton for contract work performed by coal lumpers have been granted by the Commonwealth…

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British Industrial Crisis Miners and Owners

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 2

London, Monday.—It is understood that Mr Lloyd George is submitting to the owners' and miners' executives definite proposals on the lines of the…

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Miners' Demands. Stocks Dwindling Rapidly. London, April 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 5

Little hope is held out that the owners' new offer will prove the way to further negotiations in regard to the coal dispute. The men consider that…

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Reparations. Germany's Coal Famine Peril. London, April 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 5

With regard to the occupation of the Rhur region by the French in the event of Germany not fulfilling her obligations, a French source points out that…

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Coal Crisis. Defence Force. An Insurance Policy. LONDON, Aplir 18

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 5

In the House of Commons to-day Mr. J. R. Clynes appealed for the disbandment of the defence force, and complained that the measures taken…

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"Phantom Gold." (Copyright). (Published by special arrangement with Tillston's). Chapter Xxxi. Lilian Decides

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 3

(By EMMA M. MORTIMER). Author of "The Second Lady Evesham," "Cords of Sin," "Robert Wynstan's Ward," etc., etc. Two days later Lilian Hamilton sat alone in her boudoir, speculating on some things, but certain on one point—viz., that she should not now marry…

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The Latest. Owners Will Revise Wages. Ready to Meet Men. What the Miners Want. (United Service Cables.) London, Tuesday Night

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 2

The coal owners conferred and later on interviewed Mr Bridgeman. It is understood that they are willing to make some revision of the suggested wage…

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Coal Mines Regulations

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 7

An inquiry under the Coal Mines Regulation Act was held at West Maitland Courthouse yesterday morning into the case of William McCormack,…

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Idle Collieries. Pelaw-main Wheelers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 4

Whitburn Colliery continued idle yesterday. A deputation waited on the manager, but nothing definite eventuated…

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Abermain Collieries Profit of £90,816/0/8

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 6

The annual meeting of the shareholders of the Abermain Collieries Limited was held at the company's offices. O'Connell street, Sydney, on Thursday…

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