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Murray · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1920

303 stories in Murray's papers · page 13 of 16

That Family of Mine. Hentv

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 September 1920 · page 12

Dear Uncle Jeff,—This is my first letter to the page. I hope you will accept me as one of your many nephews. I have one sister and one brother. I go to school at…

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Intrinsic Value of Gold Mr. Dyason Puts Position

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 17 September 1920 · page 1

There is a difference between the value of sold as an article of commerce and the mint price, which is fixed iby statute. Higiher prices are…

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The Mining Crisis in England Minister to be Interviewed Again

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 17 September 1920 · page 2

At the conclusion of a meeting of the miners' executive Mr. Hodges, secretary, announced that a fuel and coal miners' delegate conference…

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Mining

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 21 September 1920 · page 3

The manager of the Mooratunka Gold Dredging Company reports under date 14th inst:--"High waters still retarding dredging operations. Boxes…

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Latest Cables. the British Coal Situation. Days of Extreme Tension. Will Disaster Be Averted. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 September 1920 · page 2

Sir William Meyer, who has been appointed First High Commissioner for India in the United Kingdom, writing in the "Observer," says, "If…

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Coorabin Coal

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 2

Mr. F. B. Cowling, manager of the Coorabin colliery at Oaklands, was in Wagga on Monday (says the "Daily Advertiser.") He had samples of coal…

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Mining Leases

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 2

Gazette notice is given of intention to cancel E. J. Wood s gold leases Nos. 7 and 8, parish Corowa, county Hume. The amas referred to will again…

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English Coal Crisis. London, Sept. 19

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 4

A powerful plea [?] industrail leave has been made by the Railwaymen's leaders, Mr. J. H. Thomas. With regard to the Government's…

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The British Coal Problem. The Threatened Strike. Deputation to Mr. Lloyd George

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 4

The fateful meeting of the "Triple Alliance" was attended by about 500 delegates. They discussed the threatened coal strike. The congress…

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Latest Cables. the Coal Mining Districts. Doctors Strike for Higher Fees. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 September 1920 · page 2

Doctors in the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire mining districts have struck against the miners by handing in notices terminating their contracts…

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The Price of Coal

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 September 1920 · page 2

The price of coal for export has been increased by four shillings per ton. As a result, all round heavier charges are inevitable where the use…

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Barrier Miners' Hours

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 3

Further consideration was given to Mr. Justice Edmunds's draft award by the Broken Hill tribunal. A long discussion ensued on the compensation to be paid to…

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English Coal Crisis

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 4

The coal Situation shows a brighter outlook tonight than for some weeks, much to the public relief. General satisfaction is manifested among the…

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Coal Shortage Reserve to Be Distributed

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 4

In order to relieve the serious position which has arisen in the other States and New Zealand owing to the shortage of coal the Federal…

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Coal Shortage in N.z

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 October 1920 · page 2

There is only sufficient coal in Christchurch to last a few days, when practically every industry will be compelled to close down…

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The Broken Hill Mines. To Be Reopened Forthwith

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 October 1920 · page 2

It is definitely stated that the Broken Hill mines will be re-opened almost immediately, under the terms of the new award…

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British Coal Crisis Miners Again Restive Numerous Sectional Strike London, Oct. 4

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 8 October 1920 · page 4

There is considerable rastiveness among the English and Welsh miners wit numerous sectional strikes in Glamorganshire and elsewhere owing…

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Miners' Claims Refused

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 October 1920 · page 19

The claims of the Coal and Shire Employees' Federation for a minimum wage have been refused by the Special Tribunal. The rates asked were minimum…

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Barrier Miners' Award

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 8 October 1920 · page 32

The opinions of the Broken Hill unionists upon Mr. Justice Edmund's award are divided. Some members of the miners' union regard the position favourably, as…

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Latest Cables. the Scottish Miners. Returning to Work in Lanark. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 October 1920 · page 2

"The Times" correspondent says that Communist efforts to keep the miners of Lanark idle failed. The men are returning to their work…

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