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

Mining & the mines, 1917

393 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 17 of 20

Minister "Counted Out." Angry Miners at Maitland. MAITLAND

Daily Observer · Monday 8 October 1917 · page 2

The Minister for Mines (Mr. Fitzpatrick) with Mr. Haylethorne (Victorian Minster for Agriculture) visited Pelaw Main Colliery yesterday. They were…

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Position in Victoria. Coal Still Short. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 8 October 1917 · page 2

An excellent response is reported to the appeal of the Victorian Premier for seamen and firemen. In all 112 men have been placed, including crews for the…

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In Full Swing. South Coast Mines Opened. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 8 October 1917 · page 2

Work is in full swing at the South Coast mines With the exception of Helerisburg, which will start on Monday. Most of the mines will work full…

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Namol Coursing Club. Secretary Freddie Castle Handed a Gold Watch

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 October 1917 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the Namol Coursing Club held last week an occasion was taken to recognise the merits and progressive propensities of the…

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Coal Situation. Sydney

Daily Observer · Tuesday 9 October 1917 · page 2

It is understood that there will be a resumption of work at the Pelaw Main colliery to-morrow. A mass meeting of the wharf laborers union will be held…

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Fall Info Line Coal Lumpers Resume. Shipping Hearing Normal. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 9 October 1917 · page 2

A mass meeting of Sydney coal lumpers decided to declare the strike off thereby falling into line with the other transport unions which agreed to resume…

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South Maitland Collieries Resume. Sydney, Wednesday, 11 a.m

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 10 October 1917 · page 2

There has be on a general resumption of work in the coal mines at South Maitland. Some delay has been caused owing…

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State Parliament. Employers and an Obnoxious Form. Removal of Wheat. Government to Reduce Price of Meat. Coal Miners and the Strike. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 10 October 1917 · page 2

In the Assembly to-day in reply to questions dealing with his proposed visit to America the Attorney-General said the Government would not pay the…

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Increase of Coal Supply. Sydney, Wednesday, 11 a.m

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 10 October 1917 · page 2

There has been a decided increase in the output of coal on the South Coast since yesterday. A number of married men with…

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Alleged Vindictiveness Cause of Stoppages in Maitland Mines. Appeal to Government. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 10 October 1917 · page 2

Mr. Willis states that it is obvious the prolonged stoppages in the Maitland coal districts are due to certain managers acting vindictively, and not in accordance…

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Coal Tribunals. Three Judges to Act. State Cabinet's Decision. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 11 October 1917 · page 2

The Acting-Premier stated at the conclusion of tho conference between the Cabinet and members of the Coal Miners' Federation that three judges of the…

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Much-travelled Mining Engineer. Varied Career of Mr. H. Edwards

Daily Observer · Thursday 11 October 1917 · page 5

Mining engineers usually have opportunities of travel denied to other men out it is probable few have seen as much of the world as Mr. H. Edwards, son of…

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Still Strike Troubles Coal Miners and the Government. Melbourne Wharfies Going Back. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 2

The Newcastle coal trimmers carried a resolution condemning the notion of the Master Stevedores in applying for other labor to perform their work, and…

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Re-employment of Elderly Miners

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 2

In the Assembly Mr. Davies asked the Acting Premier whether it was a fact that a number of miners over 50 years of ago had been refused…

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South Maitland Coal Trouble Settled

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 5

The trouble on the South Maitland coal fields has been settled. Work will be resumed on Monday…

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Broken Hill Miners Register. Sydney

Daily Observer · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 2

Nearly 6000 men so far have registered for work at the Broken Hill mines…

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Telegrams. Colliery Dispute Settled. Sydney, Friday, 11 a.m

The North Western Courier · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 2

The dispute at the Hebburn Colliery has been Bottled…

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Mines Resume. Sydney, Friday, 11 a.m

The North Western Courier · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 2

All the mines on the Maitland Field will resume on Monday…

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Coal Prices Increased. London

Daily Observer · Monday 15 October 1917 · page 2

[?] The Press Bureau announces that the Board of Trade has increased the price of coal at the pit's mouth by 2/6 per ton…

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German Mines on Australian Coast. Sydney, Saturday, 10 a.m

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 October 1917 · page 2

Information having been received by the Australian Naval authorities, that the enemy had probably sown mines on the Australian coast, a mine-sweeper…

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