The Mining Dispute
Sir,—Mr. John Brown, in concluding his letter of the 12th instant, states that his reason for writing was that he might "give the true state of affairs, so that the…
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Mining & the mines, 1905
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Catherine Hill Bay Mining Matters
The local mine which resumed work on 12th instant. has worked full time since The men have three days to draw for the present pay, which after the usual…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Melbourne Gossip. Melbourne, Jan. 18. the Coal Difficulty
The deplorable trouble in connection with the Newcastle coal mines is being watched here very closely. That is very natural, in view of the large interests…
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The death of Mr. T. K. Johnston, the Melbourne broker, recalls to mind an incident of the goldfields. Mr. Johnston was, when the Korong diggings were in…
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Sir,—There are different opinions as to the cause of the cool difficulty. Some blame the miners for not wheeling, some say the wheelers should have accepted…
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In so far as the collieries on the Borehold seam are concerned, there is little of no change in the situation. Saturday was the off-day for the industry, being the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Coal Mining Deadlock. Maitland Collieries Work Lambton Laid Idle
New that the dispute at the Pelaw Main Colliery, in so far as wages is concerned, would appears to be settled nearly all the collieries in the South Maitland district are…
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LONDON, Sunday.—Seven persons have been killed by an explosion of coal gas at the Elba colliery. Gowerton, Glamorganshire. Twelve others…
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Sir,—The silly effusion of Mr. W. P. Lance in this morning's issue should hardly need any answer from me. It will be sufficient to point out to Mr. Lance that…
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At the Trades Hall, Newcastle last night the proposed conference took place between the executive officers of the Colliery Employees Federation, Messrs. J. Bower…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Abermain Colliery. Abermain
The colliery was working all day, although about 50 miners were out in protest against the refusal of Mr. Fairley to concede the advance of 4d per ton on the…
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Mr. W. H. Twelvetrees, Government Geologist, has furnished the Tasmanian Mines Department with a report on the coal mine on Hackens Reward Sections, near George…
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The proceedings at the Police Court prevented the wheelers holding meetings yesterday, but it is their intention, if opportunity presents itself, to meet in…
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To-morrow being Anniversary Day, the members of the Newcastle Coal Trimmers Union have decided not to work unless they are paid double…
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Sir,—In reply to Mr. Lasker I would suggest if he really means what he says, why does he not call a meeting of the storekeepers, and put up these funds he talks…
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A meeting of the Glebe miners was held at Simpson's Hall, Merewether, yesterday. Mr. Rees Powell presided, and there was a good attendance. Matters in reference to…
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On Monday a meeting of the Back Creek and Duckenfield miners was held in Simnond's Hall, Mr. J. Fresland presiding. The delegate, Mr. W. Burke, read and…
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The subjoined is a copy of an official notice which is being issued by the Board of Trade to masters of British ships on the subject of an Examination Service, which, in the event…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coal Mining Deadlock. Three Hundred Summonses Other Cases Adjourned. Wheelers Meet To-day
It came as a surprise to most people in court yesterday when Mr. Bavin, counsel for the Crown, announced that he desired a postponement of the remaining 21 cases…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Mining Dispute
Sir,—It is a true saying that, "Wrong is no man's right. It is also good judgment to choose the lesser of two evils. Now, the wheelers at the beginning of the…
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