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Mining & the mines, 1920

214 stories in New England's papers · page 9 of 11

The Great Coal Strike. England Seriously Affected

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 22 October 1920 · page 2

Mr. Smillie, addressing a mass meeting at Larkhall, Lanarkshire, said the fight would be the most serious in the country's history. The Government…

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Ashford Coal Mine. Ministerial Visit. Nothing Doing

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 26 October 1920 · page 4

The Minister for Works (Mr. Estell) visited Ashford on Sunday, and made an inspection of the coal mine on Monday. He later received a deputation,…

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Gold Coin. "Keep it in Australis."

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 October 1920 · page 3

On Tuesday Sir Joseph, Cook's attention was drawn to a cable suggesting that the Commonwealth Government should permit the exportation of gold coin to London in order…

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Interesting Items Australia's Gold

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 28 October 1920 · page 3

On Tuesday Sir Joseph Cook's attention was drawn to a cable suggesting that the Government should permit the exportation of…

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Emmaville Echoes Mining Institute

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 28 October 1920 · page 3

This institution is becoming more and more popular. A set of snooker balls has recently been added and has proved a great attraction. The…

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The Coal Crisis Unemployment Growing. Two Millions Idle

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 28 October 1920 · page 4

The ever widening circle of employment due to the strike is reflected now in the metropolis. Many thousands of workless people are…

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Public Oftebs for Coal Mine

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 29 October 1920 · page 4

Sydney, Thursday.—A special committee of the City Council has decided to invite public offers for a coal mine…

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Settled! Coal Strike Over. London

The Inverell Times · Friday 29 October 1920 · page 2

It is officially announced that the coal dispute has been settled…

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General Cables. [Through Renter.] the Coal Strike. Settlement Still in Doubt ALD. McSWINEY'S DEATH. Threats of Vengeance. London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 29 October 1920 · page 4

French comment upon Ald. McSwiney's death is mainly unfavorable to Mr. Lloyd George and the British Government…

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Mining at Hillgrove

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 2 November 1920 · page 7

For the month of September, W. Morgan and Co. purchased about 21 tons of antimony, representing £223, the chief producers being Me[?]…

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General Cables. [Through Reuter.] Coal Strike Settled. Terms to be Submitted to Ballot. ALD. McSWINEY'S FUNERAL. Moving Scenes. London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 2 November 1920 · page 2

The [?] and wholly unexpected [?] the mining settlement was a [?] blow to the optimism current [?] in the day. The calling of a…

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Loyalist Miners Attacked

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 4 November 1920 · page 4

Five men have been arrestted in connection with the recent attack on the loyalist coal lumpers at Dawes Point…

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Local and General. [?] Molybdenite Mine

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 4 November 1920 · page 4

The directors and a party paid another visit to the mine on October 25, and expressed satisfaction at the progress being made on the various…

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Latest Cables Ballot of Miners. Majority Against Resumption Leaders Declare Strike Off. London

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 4 November 1920 · page 4

The miners' ballot resulted in an 8000 majority against accepting the terms, but the leaders declared the strike off, and advised the men to…

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Gold Purchase

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 5 November 1920 · page 8

The financial correspondent of the New York 'Herald' states that he learns that the National City Bank has consummated the purchase of £1,000,000…

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British Coal Strike. Resumption of Work

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 6 November 1920 · page 4

General satisfaction prevails on the coalfields at the numbers already started. Youthful "Reds" at Laneyre are…

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Glenmorrison Gold Mine

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 9 November 1920 · page 3

Some time ago several Walcha residents decided to prospect the old Star gold mine at Glenmorrison, which some years ago gave handsome returns, but…

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The Gold Yield. Decrease in Value

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 10 November 1920 · page 4

The N.S. Wales gold yield for the first ten months of the current year showed a comparative decrease in value of £25,379…

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Queensland Mining Mystery a "Mountain of Gold."

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 13 November 1920 · page 1

Commenting on the death of Mrs. T. Le Blowitz, of Booyal, in the Isis District Hospital last month, the Bundaberg "Mail" recalls an old-time mining…

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Broken Hill Mines

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 13 November 1920 · page 4

In connection with the resumption of work at Broken Hill Mines, 2400 men have already registered-for employment…

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