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

Mining & the mines, 1920

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Miners' Claims for Conces­sions. Sydney

Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 August 1920 · page 2

The conference between the various parifes interested In the coal industry commenced this afternoon. Mr. Hughes was present. The miners' representatives…

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Broken Hill Mines. Cannot Be Run at Profit. On Men's Terms. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 August 1920 · page 2

During the hearing of the evidence before the tribunal appointed to settle the Broken Hill strike, Mr. Justice Edmunds stated that he had already visited the…

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Industrial Peace Bill. Will Prevent Coal Upheaval. Mr. Riley's Opinion. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 August 1920 · page 1

Mr. Riley, M.H.R., expressed the opin­ion this morning that the new Industrial Peace Bill would prevent an upheaval in the coal mining industries, and stave…

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The Coal Trouble

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 19 August 1920 · page 2

The employers' representatives have rejected the miners" claims, centending that the introduction of a shorter week and higher wages would bring…

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Coal Commission's Report. Bad Housing Conditions. Sydney

Daily Observer · Thursday 19 August 1920 · page 2

The report of the Coal Commission recommends that there is no justification for the reduction of hours, and there is nothing to indicate that a change from…

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Coal Shortage. Berthing Officer Appointed. Prime Minister's Action. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 19 August 1920 · page 2

Mr. Hughes made an important statement today in regard to the coal shortage in other States. He explained that he had appointed Commander Fearnley,…

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Federal Parliament. Taking Over Pacific Islands. Coal Shortage. Butter Agreement Bill. MELBOURNE

Daily Observer · Thursday 19 August 1920 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, Sir Joseph Cook's request for leave to introduce a bill to take over the Pacific Islands under agreement was agreed to…

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Coal Conference Over. Local Tribunal to Make Award. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 1

The conference between the coal owners and miners presided over by the Prime Minister arrived at an arrangement by which it is hoped the…

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Coal Mining. Federal Tribunal's Inquiry. Suggestion by Chairman. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 24 August 1920 · page 2

The Federal tribunal appointed under the Industrial Peace Bill to settle conditions in the coal-mining industry throughout Australia met at Sydney this…

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Tamworth News. Mining Application

Daily Observer · Tuesday 24 August 1920 · page 1

Thomas Betts, of Kootingal, made application at the Tamworth Warden's Court yesterday, before Mr. Warden A. Ormonde Butlor, for authority to enter…

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Miners and Police Fight. Vancouver

Daily Observer · Wednesday 25 August 1920 · page 3

Ten person were killed during a [?] between a miners' company and policemen in West Virginia…

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Coal Dispute Tribunal Proving Effective. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 2

The chairman of the special coal tribunal said this morning that the Wallarah colliery was working again as a result of negotiations between the miners…

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The Latest. British Miners. Strike Majority Expected. London

Daily Observer · Friday 27 August 1920 · page 2

While it is considered that the miners ballot will result in a large strike majority, it is understood that this is officially regarded as indicating little more…

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Coal Tribunal. Employers Oppose Claim. Yesterday's Proceedings. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 27 August 1920 · page 1

Mr. McDonald, for the Northern collieries proprietors, made a reply to the claims of the miners for a fixed minimum wage of 25/ a shift at to-day's…

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Coal Tribunal. Conciliatory Attitude. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 28 August 1920 · page 2

The members of the special coal tribunal have so far tackled the wages question in a thoroughly conciliatory spirit. It is apparent that there is now…

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British Miners' Ballot. Mr. Clynes Intervenes. LONDON

Daily Observer · Saturday 28 August 1920 · page 2

A move in the direction of intervention in the coal strike ballot was begun when Mr. Clynes demanded a judicial and public discussion between the…

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Victoria's Coal Shortage. Sydney

Daily Observer · Monday 30 August 1920 · page 2

The Victorian coal position is still described as serious…

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General Cable News. British Miners. Strike Ballot in Progress. Majority so far Against. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 30 August 1920 · page 1

Many labor leaders are at present searching for a solution of the mining crisis. There are strong hopes that a stoppage of the mines will be averted…

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Late Telegrams. Mining Fatality. Man Terribly Crushed by Cage. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 30 August 1920 · page 2

As a result of a terrible accident at a coal mine at Lithgow yesterday Norman Jones died in the Lithgow Hospital last night…

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British Coal Crisis. Strike Majority Assured. LONDON

Daily Observer · Tuesday 31 August 1920 · page 2

The Cal Miners' strike ballot has resulted in the two-thirds majority for the strike being assured. The Triple Alliance will meet on…

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