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

Mining & the mines, 1920

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Effect of Coal Strike. Intensifying Outrages. LONDON

Daily Observer · Tuesday 19 October 1920 · page 2

At Belfast the religious riots were continued on Sunday. There was one additional death and 15 wounded. The Dublin correspondent states: It is…

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British Coal Strike. Serious Times Ahead. Industries Closing. LONDON'

Daily Observer · Tuesday 19 October 1920 · page 2

Mr. Smillie, addressing a muss meeting at Larkhall, Lanarkshire, said the fight would be the most serious in the country's history. The Government…

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Mining at Woolbrook

Daily Observer · Wednesday 20 October 1920 · page 3

A Woolbrookcor respondent writes:— The lost lead on Congi Creek gold field—has it again been found? Congi Creek is at its nearest point, about 3[?]…

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Farming and Mining Inventions

Daily Observer · Wednesday 20 October 1920 · page 3

The following applications for [?] connected with the farming and mining industries have been lodged at the Commonwealth Patent Office:—…

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The Latest Miners' Strike Settlement Appears Unlikely. London

Daily Observer · Wednesday 20 October 1920 · page 2

The latest news does not reveal any hope or an early settlement, though the "Daily New" Labor correspondent declares that informal conversations are…

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Miners' Strike. Unemployment in London. Fifteen Processions. Transport Workers Want Mediation. London

Daily Observer · Wednesday 20 October 1920 · page 2

Londoners realised vividly the acute state of unemployment existing, apart from strikers, when 20,000 workers men chaperoned by hundreds of police, formed…

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The Latest Coal Conflict. Debate in Parliament. Miners' Viewpoint. Leader's Important Proposal. LONDON

Daily Observer · Thursday 21 October 1920 · page 2

In the House of Commons a debate upon the coal strike was opened by Robert Home, who emphasised the gravity of the position, and depreciated…

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Great Coal Strike LONDON

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 October 1920 · page 1

Londoners realised vividly the acute state of unemployment existing, apart from strikers, when 20,000 workless men, chaperoned by hundreds of…

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Harrassing Strike May Be Further Extended. to Embrace the Mines

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 October 1920 · page 5

As was reported last Thursday ship owners have decided to divert all possible tonnage from Newcastie to other, ports in consequence of the…

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Export of Gold. Bankers Against Proposal. Restriction of Credit. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 21 October 1920 · page 2

A proposal by the London, Chamber of Commerce that prompt exportation of gold should be permitted from Australia in order, to facilitate imports for…

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British Coal Strike. Outlook Worse. Other Unions Restless. Road Transport Crisis. LONDON

Daily Observer · Thursday 21 October 1920 · page 2

Remarkable volunteer scenes are of daily occurrence at the Ministeries of Food and Transport, where thousands of bath sexes are enrolling for an…

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Miners Bitter. London

Daily Observer · Friday 22 October 1920 · page 2

At some of the pits the miners [?] withdrawing every member after [?] 21st inst. The result will be the [?]ing of the mines…

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Miners' Grievances. Deputation to Minister. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 22 October 1920 · page 2

A deputation representing the Southern coal miners placed before the Minister for Labor and Industry certain grievances which some miners are said to…

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Holding Her Gold. Australia's Action Criticised. London

Daily Observer · Friday 22 October 1920 · page 2

The City Editor of the "Times" says that the Commonwealth's refusal to permit the exportation of gold, may compel the banks to act with regrettable…

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Coal Upheaval Efforts at Settlement Conflicting Views LONDON

Daily Observer · Friday 22 October 1920 · page 2

The "Daily Mall" says that a section of the miners' leaders, including Messrs. Hodges, Brace, and Hartshorn, are urging the Government to call a conference…

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Coal Mine on Fire. Sydney

Daily Observer · Saturday 23 October 1920 · page 2

A seam of coal in Lymington Colliery, Newcastle, caught fire 1500 feet from the entrance rendering 150 miners idle. The blaze is expected to be…

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Coal Strike. Miners Not Worrying. Meetings and Concerts. Confident Spirit Prevails. London

Daily Observer · Saturday 23 October 1920 · page 2

Reuter's coal correspondent states: It is interesting to note how the miners, after four days of the strike, are disporting themselves. Having received a In the North the miners are holding sports and whippet-racing, whilst in South Wales the younger spirits are indulging in harmless rowydism, such as…

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The Latest Miners' Strike. Danger of Extension. London

Daily Observer · Saturday 23 October 1920 · page 2

The calmness and orderliness of the vast idle industrial areas of Britain is one of the most prominent features of the great strike. There is not a sign of…

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Miners' Conditions. Must have 2/ Wage Increase. Will Increase Output. LONDON

Daily Observer · Saturday 23 October 1920 · page 2

Mr. Hodges, the miners' secretary has issued a statement of the miners' conditions of peace. Firstly, the Government must accept…

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The Miners' Strike

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 25 October 1920 · page 2

A London message, dated the 24th inst., says that conference sat for two hours. The miners' leaders are reporting the result of the discussion to…

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