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

Mining & the mines, 1916

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The Coal Strike. Compulsory Conference. Another Failure. Saturday, 11 a.m

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 28 November 1916 · page 2

The Compulsory Conference has adjourned till Monday. Neither side would give way. The Federal Cabinet will now…

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Coal Strike. Conference Ends in Deadlock. Mr. Hughes and Mr. Willis. Conscription Question.'Men's:Meri's Latest Demands Presented. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 28 November 1916 · page 2

When the conference re assembled in Melbourne to-day Mr. Hughes asked whether the parties had been able to formulate any proposals which would…

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The Coal Strike

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 29 November 1916 · page 2

The gigantic Industrial dislocation caused by the coat dispute, is beginning to trace its effacing finger on the trade and prosperity of this town…

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Miners Hostile to Judge Edmunds. "Prolonging the Agony." MAITLAND

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 29 November 1916 · page 2

Leading Mainland miners regard the appointment of a board by Mr. Hughes to deal with the coal crisis as only tinkering with the position and prolonging…

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Newcastle Miners. No Confidence in Mr. Hughes' Tribunal. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 29 November 1916 · page 2

The miners at Newcastle do not appear to expect much success from Mr. Hughes tribunal. They would sconer have Mr. Justice…

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Telegrams. the Coal Strike. Conference Fails. Tribunal Appointed. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 29 November 1916 · page 2

The conference in Melbourne yesterday in connection with the coal trouble proved abortive. Mr Hushes has decided to appoint…

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— i the Tamworth Dailyver j Wednesday, November 29. 1916. Do the Miners Want Justice or More?

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 29 November 1916 · page 2

The burden of the strike speeches in the Domain on Sunday was of the hardships endured by the coal minors. The speakers pictured with fiery…

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Waitland Miners Not Hopeful. Only One Decision Acceptable. Strike May End by Next Tuesday. SYDNEY, Tuesday.esday

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 29 November 1916 · page 2

Mr. Justice Edmunds when asked to-day whether he would be chairman ofvliairman of the tribunal appointed by Mr. Hughes, Replied that nothing had ye. been fixed;…

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Miners Hostile. Do Not Favor New Tribunal. Effects of the Strike. Felt in Most of the States. Victorian Industries Paralysed. Sydney's Position Critical. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 29 November 1916 · page 2

A Melbourne message states nearly 100,000 factory bands are unemployed, and the number is increasing daily. The failure of yesterday s conference…

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The Coal Strike

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 30 November 1916 · page 3

Nothing was expected to result from the second conference which Mr. Hughes convened to discuss the coal, strike, and nothing came of it. The…

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Welsh Coal Dispute. Men's Wages Demand Granted. (Reuter's Telegram.) LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 30 November 1916 · page 2

The South Wales coal dispute will probably be settled within a week. It is anticipated the men's wages will have a 15 per cent. increase…

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Enforcing Gas Regulations. Country Gas Companies Want Coal. No Further Reductions in Trains. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 30 November 1916 · page 2

The Gas Board at a meeting to-day decided that no further warning be given consumers. The gas regulations are to be strictly obeyed or prosecutions will…

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Britain Takes Over Coal Mines (Reuter's Telegram.) LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 2

It is officially stated that the Board of Trade, under the Defence and Realm Act assumes from the 1st December possession and control of the South…

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Tho Coal Strike. Prospects Hopeful

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 2

The feeling in the Newcastle district respecting an early resumption of work, says the Newcastle representative of the "Maitland Mercury," is to-day…

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The Latest. Britain Ends Her Coal Trouble Takes Over South Welsh Mines. Surprising Move. Averts General Strike on December 1. (Reuter's Telegram.) LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 2

The Government's control of the South Wates coal mines ends a complicated and dangerous dispute and incidentally brings the coal trade within…

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Coal Strike Ended Friday, 6.30 p.m

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 2

The strike is ended. Mr. Justice Edmunds has granted the men eight hours from bank to bank. Work will be…

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The Coal Trouble Train Services Further Affected. Report to Motor Cars

The North Western Courier · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 1

The wheels of trade and all travelling arrangements continue to be severely affected by the scarcity of coal, which has literally paralysed many…

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Telegrams. Coal Strike Settled Men Return to Work on Monday. Sydney, Thursday Evening

The North Western Courier · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 2

The coal strike has ended. Mr. Justice Edmunds granted the men eight hours from bank to bank, so work will be resumed on Monday…

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British Coal Mine Coup. Miners Angry and Amazed. Still Demand Increase in Wages. (Published in "The Times.") LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 2 December 1916 · page 2

The "Times" correspondent at Cardiff says a detachment of the miners executive does not desire a rupture of the Government. There is still hope, of a…

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Increased Cost of Coal. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 2 December 1916 · page 2

It is thought in Newcastle that the result of the new conditions in the Industry will eventually mean an increase of from 2/ to 3/ a ton in the cost of coal…

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