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

Mining & the mines, 1919

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Gold Lace and Frill

Daily Observer · Wednesday 22 October 1919 · page 6

Ryan said some scathing things about the prodigality of the Hughes Ministry. That was to be expected. But he actually declared that Labor would economise,…

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British Labor Bellicose. Want Voice in Control of Railway and Mines. LONDON

Daily Observer · Wednesday 22 October 1919 · page 2

Mr. W. H. Thomas, speaking at Derby, emphasised that the right to strike was Labor's greatest bargaining power, which was unreliquishable…

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The Latest American Miners' Strike. Growing Apprehension Felt. Foreigners Blamed. VANCOU[?]

Daily Observer · Thursday 23 October 1919 · page 2

Apprehension is growing throughout the Eastern United States regarding the threatened bituminous miners' strike. Senator Freedinghunysen, of New…

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Cornish Mining Disaster. Many Lives Lost. LONDON

Daily Observer · Thursday 23 October 1919 · page 2

It is feared that 40 miners were killed in a mine at Penzance. One hundred men were descending in an old-fashioned cage which collapsed…

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Accident in a Mine. 40 Lives Lost. London, Wednesday Night

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 2

It is feared that 40 miners have lost their lives, whilst many more have been injured, in the Levant mine, near Penzance, owing to the collapse of the…

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State Parliament. Disfranchised Aliens' Position. Tingha Mining Reserve. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 1

In the Assembly to-day, Mr. Mark Morton asked the Premier, as regards aliens who were struck off the rolls during the war, would they now be placed…

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Mining Disaster. Cage Fell 1800 Feet. Ten Bodies Recovered. LONDON

Daily Observer · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 3

Further particulars of the Penzance mine accident show that the cage fell 300 fathoms. The sides of the shaft collapsed and mingled with the wreckage…

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Late Telegrams. Labor Unrest. Colliery Mechanics Dissatisfied. Stoppage Highly Probable. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 27 October 1919 · page 2

The decision of the colliery mechanics association to hold stop work meetings in Newcastle and Weston on Monday is evidence of a militant spirit…

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General Cable News. British Miners. Conference in Militant Mood. Profiteering Must Stop. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 27 October 1919 · page 2

The Miners' Conference is in a militant mood. Mr. Smillie, presiding, announced plans of a general propaganda campaign…

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Farming and Mining Inventions

Daily Observer · Tuesday 28 October 1919 · page 3

The following applications for patents connected with the farming and mining industries have been lodged at the Commonwealth Patent. Office:-…

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Miners and Post Office Dissatisfaction at Lightning Ridge

Daily Observer · Tuesday 28 October 1919 · page 2

WALGETT, Monday. On Lightning Ridge opal fields, near Walgett, there is great indigation at the action of the postal authorities in…

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New Soldiers' Hostel. Mining Companies' Generous Gift. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 28 October 1919 · page 3

The Palace Hotel, Broken Hill, one of the largest residential hotels in the district, has been purchased at a cost of £12,000 by the Broken Hill mining…

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Government and Coal Owners. State Disagree. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 29 October 1919 · page 2

The Chief Secretary, referring to the report that the Victorian Government had decided not to recognise the New South Wales claim for half the amount…

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American Strikes. Both Sides Stubborn. Miners Coming Out. VANCOUVER

Daily Observer · Wednesday 29 October 1919 · page 1

Mr.John Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers in a circular, issued to the miners to stop work next Friday, said the strike would last till the…

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AMERiCAN Mine Workers. Washington

Daily Observer · Friday 31 October 1919 · page 1

The industrial outlook in America is less gloomy. The mine workers are showing a willingness to negotiate for a new wage agreement…

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Alleged Desertion. Wife Petitions for Divorce. Suit Against Mining Manager. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 31 October 1919 · page 2

In the Divorce Court his morning Elizabeth Andrew, formerly Elliott, asked for a dissolution of her marriage with Henry Andrew, on the ground of…

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General Cable News. Position of Germany. Improving Food Supplies. Coal Shortage Acute. LONDON

Daily Observer · Saturday 1 November 1919 · page 2

Reuter's Berlin correspondent, wires: In the National Assembly, Herr Schmidt. (Economic Minister), reviewing. Germany's food position, said that an…

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Farming & Mining Inventions

Daily Observer · Tuesday 4 November 1919 · page 4

The following applications for patents connected with the Farming and Mining Industries have been lodged at the Commonwealth Patent Office:-…

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American Miners. Fight for a Living Wage. Vancouver

Daily Observer · Wednesday 5 November 1919 · page 2

opening at Cleveland, William Lee president of the railway train men,' said: Our organisation fully sympathises with the miners, who are attempting to secure a living wage and better condi-tions. Wo believe the Government it-junction will probaibly disturb the Indus-trial conditions to a greater extent than is recognised by Washington officials…

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Taking Gold Out of the Country. Chinese Caught by Customs Officials. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 7 November 1919 · page 2

Customs officers upon searching the steamer Victoria at Circular Quay this morning discovered a cap among the luggage of a Chinese passenger…

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