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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1912

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Special Cablegrams. "Must Be Settled." Mr. Asquith Gives the Strike a Short Life. Government Will Take Over the Mines. No Disorder So Far. Whole Army Held in Readiness. London, Snuday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 5 March 1912 · page 2

The Prime Minister, Mr. Asquith, says the strike must be settled next week at all If it fails to have the owners and men meet by Monday, it is said the Government…

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Special Cablegrams. "Must Be Settled," Mr. Asquith Gives the Strike a Short Life. Government Will Take Over the Mines. No Disorder So Far. Whole Army Held in Readiness, London, Snuday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 5 March 1912 · page 2

The Prime Minister, Mr. Asquith, says the strike must be settled next week at all If it fails to have the owners and men meet by Monday, It is said the Government…

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No Settlement. Goal Strike Still Strong. Opposition to Nationalisation Op Mines. Government and the Minimum Wage. London, Monday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 2

Some of the unionist papers are scornful at the suggestions that the collieries be nationalised. They have declared that Australia's oxperience with State railways…

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No Settlement. Goal Strike Still Strong. Opposition to Nationalisation of Mines. Government and the Minimum Wage. London, Monday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 2

Some of the Unionist papers aro scornful at the suggestions that the collieries be nationalised. They have declared that Australia's experience with State railways…

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Keir Habdie's Opinion. "Triumph for Miners Within Ten Days. London, Tuesday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 2

Mr. Keir Hardie, the Labor leader, is of opinion that the strike will end in a triumph for the miners within 10 days, but he thinks miners must be prepared to…

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Keir Hardie's Opinion. "Triumph for Miners Within Ten Days. London, Tuesday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 2

Mr. Keir Hardle, the Labor leader, is of opinion that the strike will end in a triumph for the miners within 10 days, but he thinks miners must be prepared to…

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Special Cablegrams. Two Million Men Idle. Appalling Nature of Goal Miners' Strike, All British Industries Paralysed. Miners Enjoying Football and Picture Shows. Winning All Along the Line. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 2

It is estimated that, including the miners and affected industries, 2,025,000 men are idle. The wholesale provision firms are refusing credit to traders in the strike…

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Special Cablegrams. Two Million Men Idle. Appalling Nature of Goal Miners' Strike. All British Industries Paralysed. Miners Enjoying Football and Picture Shows. Winning All Along the Line. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 2

It is estimated that, including the miners and affected Industries, 2,025,000 men are idle. The wholesale provision Arms are refusing credit to traders in the strike…

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"Will Win on Their Merits." Miners Do Not Want Assistance. Railways Ans Steamers Reduced. London, Wednesday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 2

At a meeting, of the general council of the miners' organisation the offer of the railway employees for a sympathetic strike was declined, the miners saylag that they…

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"Will Win on Their Merits." Miners Do Not Want Assistance. Railways and Steamers Reduced. London, Wednesday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 2

At a meeting of the general council of the miners' organisation the offer of the railway employees for a sympathetic strike was declined, the miners saying that they…

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Minimum Wage Bill. Mr. Asquith's Promise to the Miners. London, Wed. Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 8 March 1912 · page 2

Mr. Asquith guaranteed at a conference of miners that the executive will pass a minimum wage bill, giving the men all they demand. The bill is likely to be Introduced…

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Strike Possible in Germany. Miners Dissatisfied with Their Conditions. Berlin, Wednesday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 8 March 1912 · page 2

The general feeling in the German collieries favors a cessation of work. Herr Sches in the Reichstag, called on the Government to nationalise all the…

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Minimum Wage Bill. Mr. Asquith's Promise to the Miners. London, Wed. Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 8 March 1912 · page 2

Mr. Asquith guaranteed at a conference of miners that the executive will pass a minimum wage bill, giving the men all they demand. The bill is likely to be introduced…

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Strike Possible in Germany. Miners Dissatisfied with Their Conditions. Berlin, Wednesday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 8 March 1912 · page 2

The general feeling in the Germa collier[?]es favors a cessation of work. Herr Sches in the Reichstag, called on the Government to nationalise all the…

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Urgent Meeting of Coal Owners. Serious Condition of Collieries. What the Minimum Wage Will Lead To. London, Friday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 2

A hurried summons has been issued to all the coal owners to meet Mr. Asquith, The men's leaders say they cannot modify their demands without the sanction of the…

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Urgent Meeting of Coal Owners. Serious Condition of Collieries. What the Minimum Wage Will Lead To. London, Friday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 2

A hurried summous has been issued to all the coal owners to meet Mr. Asquita. The men's leaders say they cannot modify their demands without the sanction of the…

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LONDON, Tuesday. the Coal Strike

Manilla Express · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 7

The entire Ministry and Press sensure the miners for their unyielding attitude in the present crisis. The "'Daily Chronicle" says the schedules…

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Miners Severely Criticised. Drastic Action Demanded. London, Friday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 2

A statement issued by the Miners' Federation attacks the press for misrepresentaof the federation's attitude. It Is evident that the miners feel the…

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Miners Severely Criticised. Drastic Action Demanded. London, Friday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 2

A statement issued by the Miners' Federation attacks the press for misrepresentaof the federation's attitude. It is evident that the miners feel the…

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British Coal Strike. Still No Settlement. King's Plans Affected. London, Friday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 2

The negotiations for a settlement of the coal strike are continuing, but the situation is unchanged. The King's plans for the season have…

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