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

Mining & the mines, 1917

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No Coal Famine

The North Western Courier · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 2

The general opinion now prevails that there is not the remotest prospect of a coal famine. Over 6000 tons of coal have already…

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Mines Working Well. Sydney

Daily Observer · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 2

"Within less than a fortnight 400 men have been sent to the Catherine Hill Bay mine, the output of which to date is about 6000 tons of coal…

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Wallarah Mine. Sydney, Friday, 11 a.m

The North Western Courier · Friday 7 September 1917 · page 2

Production of coal at the Wallarah Mine is now about normal…

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Molybdenite Mining at Moonbi

Daily Observer · Saturday 8 September 1917 · page 8

Further development work has been carrier out on Mr. A. Edwards' molyhdenite mine, at New England Gully. The lower level has been extended for 20…

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Coal Miners Likely to Be Troublesome. Sydney, Monday, 11 a.m

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 September 1917 · page 2

It is anticipated that trouble is likely to be experienced with the coal miners, who will probably refuse to work with the loyalists…

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Terms of Settlement. Strikers' Mixed Feelings. Trouble Expected from Coal Mines. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 10 September 1917 · page 2

The action of the Defence Committee in approving of the terms of settlement have been received with very mixed feelings amongst the strikers,…

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Mine Managers Declared "Black." Sydney, Monday, 11 a.m

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 September 1917 · page 2

It is declared that the coal miners have declared certain deputies and under manager "black." It is further expected that the…

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Victorian Government's Mines. Sydney

Daily Observer · Tuesday 11 September 1917 · page 2

A batch of Victorian miners, also 150 police, arrive at Newcastle next week to work two northern mines for the Victorian Government…

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Coal Trouble Government Stands by Legislation. Protracted Struggle Likely. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 11 September 1917 · page 2

It was stated unofficially to-night that the Government promised a deputation of coal-owners that it would insist on the retention of the legislation recently…

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Believed Settlement of Coal Miners' Difficulty Near. Sydney, Wednesday, 10 a.m

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 12 September 1917 · page 2

It was stated last night that very good reasons exist to believe that negotiations, now proceeding between representatives of the coal miners and…

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Farming and Mining Inventions

Daily Observer · Wednesday 12 September 1917 · page 6

Messrs. Griffith and Hassel, Patent Attorneys, of 77 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, report that the following application's for patents connected with…

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"Burn and Waste Coal." Allegations Against Victorian Union Leader. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 12 September 1917 · page 2

Judge Wassley, of Victoria, has commenced an inquiry into allegations against Frederick Soar, an employee of the Victorian railways, and president of the…

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Engine Drivers and Firemen's Decision. Miners' Attitude Causes Suspense. Free Labor Must First Go. West Maitland

Daily Observer · Wednesday 12 September 1917 · page 2

Members of the Federated Engine-drivers and Firemen's Association in the South Maitland coal mining district, met at Cessnock last night and decided to…

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Coal Production. Ample to Meet Requirements. Miners May Resume. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 13 September 1917 · page 2

It is estimated that 5000 tons of coal daily would suffice for the restricted requirements of the State. When the Lithgow collieries are in operation under…

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Coal Cargoes. Sydney

Daily Observer · Thursday 13 September 1917 · page 2

Four colliers, fully laden, arrived at Sydney this morning from Newcastle…

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State Parliament Allegations of Broken Faith. Negotiations with Miners Denied. Parliamentary Pleasantries. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 13 September 1917 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly Mr. P. Brookfield asked the Acting-Premier whether the Government had broken faith with the country by asking the…

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Brighter Outlook. No Coal Shortage. Railway Men Signing On. Difficulty Practically Adjusted. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 13 September 1917 · page 2

Strike matters were quiet at Eve[?]eigh this morning. Of the men who signed on yesterday, 53 started work to-day…

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Victorian Government's Mines. Produce Best Gas Coal. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 2

It is understood that the Victorian Government intends to work the Pelaw Main colliery in addition to Richmond Main, Both mines produce the best…

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Victorian Mines. Sydney, Friday. 11 a.m

The North Western Courier · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 2

The Victorian Government expects to have 600 men available in a few days to work the mines taken over on their behalf in the Muitland District…

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Miners' President Interviewed. Sydney, Friday, 11 a.m

The North Western Courier · Friday 14 September 1917 · page 2

The President of the Miners' Federation, when interviewed, stated that prior to the miners' delogates' meeting, the Under Secretary for Labor…

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