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

Mining & the mines, 1914

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Miners Threaten Strike. Demand 3/- Week for Rent Allowance. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 3 January 1914 · page 2

The Northumderland miners by a two to one majority decided to ask 3/- extra a week as rent allowance for mianers who do not live in colliery houses…

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Miners Threaten Strike. Demand 3/- Week for Rent Allowance. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 3 January 1914 · page 2

The Northumberland miners by a two to one majority decided to ask 3/- extra a week as rent allowance for miners who do not live, in colliery houses…

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Cabinet Rearrangement. Mr. Cann as Chief Secretary. Department of Mines Abolished. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 3 January 1914 · page 2

When the re-arrangement of the Cabinet takes place the Department of Mines will no longer be a separate portfolio, but will be joined with that of the Chief Secretary…

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Cabinet Rearrangement. Mr. Cann as Chief Secretary. Department of Mines Abolished. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 3 January 1914 · page 2

When the re-arrangement of the Cabinet takes place the Department of Mines will no longer be a separate portfolio, but will be joined with that of the Chief Secretary…

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New Zealand Labor War. Re-opening of the Mines. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 2

The Huntley mines in New Zealand were re-opened to-day. No violence was attempted, though there was a lot of hoohooing…

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New Zealand Labor War. Re-opening of the Mines. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 7 January 1914 · page 2

The Huntley mines in New Zealand were re-opened to-day. No violence was attempted, though there was a lot of hoohooing…

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"Firedamp Whistle." a Boon to Miners

Manilla Express · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 7

The German Emperor, when inaugurating the new Kaiser Wilhelm Institute of Experimental Therapy at Dahlem, was shown an ingenious device for…

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Is It Revolution? South African Labor Upheaval. Rand Miners Will Come Out. CAPETOWN

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 2

A full service of trains has been resumed in Pretoria. It is understood those guarding the railways in the Transvaal and Orange Free…

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Is It Revolution P South African Labor Upheaval. Rand Miners Will Come Out. CAPETOWN

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 14 January 1914 · page 2

A full service of trains has been resumed in Pretoria. It is understood those guarding the railways in the Tra[?]svaal and Orange Free…

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Appalling Mining Death Roll. United States Record Last Year. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 15 January 1914 · page 2

During last year 2360 persons were killed in the mines in the United States…

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Appalling Mining Death Roll. United States Record Last Year. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 15 January 1914 · page 2

During last year 2300 persons were killed in the mines in the United States…

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Rich Find of Gold

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 2

A rich find of gold has been made near Trunkey. Over 18 [?]s were realised from a crushing of 10 tons. Tlic record price of…

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Rich Find of Gold

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 22 January 1914 · page 2

A rich find of gold has been made near Trunkey. Over 18 ounces were realised from a crushing of 10 tons. The record price of…

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Rich Find of Gold

The North Western Courier · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 2

A rich find of gold has been made near Trunkey. Over 18 ounces were realised from a crushing of 10 tons. The record price of £4/2/6 per oz…

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Rays Explode Mine. Magic that Might Destroy a Whole Fleet

The North Western Courier · Friday 23 January 1914 · page 3

All possible secrecy has been preserved by the Admiralty with regard to the experiment upon the Terpsichore. It is, of course, of the utmost…

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Coal Mine Aflame. Destructive Fire at East Greta. Tunnel Sealed Down. West Maitland

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 26 January 1914 · page 2

The East Greta coal mine is on fire. Much alarm was occasioned this morning when it was learnt that No. 1 tunnel of the East Greta coal mine was on fire. About…

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Coal Mine Aflame. Destructive Fire at East Greta. Tunnel Sealed Down. West Ma[?]land

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 26 January 1914 · page 2

The East Greta coal mine is on fire. Ma[?]h alarm was occasioned this morning when it was learnt that No. 1 tunnel of the East Greta coal mine was on fire. About…

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British Coal Strike. No Supplies for Hospitals. London

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 January 1914 · page 2

Five thousand carters yesterday joined the coal porters on strike, making a total of 13,000 men who are now idle…

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Coal Strike. Trouble Extending.. Carters and Vehicle Workers Join In. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 26 January 1914 · page 2

Five thousand carters joined the coal porters on strike in London. The general vehicle workers all came out in sympathy. The hospitals are short of coal, but the…

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Coal Strike. Trouble Extending. Carters and Vehicle Workers Join In. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 26 January 1914 · page 2

Five thousand carters joined the coal porters on strike in London. The general vehicle workers all come out in sympathy. The hospitals are short of coal, but the…

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