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

Mining & the mines, 1921

242 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 11 of 13

Reduced Wages at Wallaroo Copper Mines

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 21 May 1921 · page 2

Negotiations, which have been proceeding between the directors of Wallaroo and Moonta Mining and Smelting Company, Limited; South Australia…

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Overseas Coal Trade Ruined by Strikes

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 21 May 1921 · page 1

A statement was issued on behalf of the coal-owners on Thursday to the effect that the employees in the No. 1 and No. 2 tunnel of the Bellbird colliery at…

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Glasgow Strike. Wharves Closely Guarded. Volunteers at Work. Troops Stop Miners' Procession. LONDON

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 21 May 1921 · page 2

Be[?]ng gates guarded by marines and police, volunteer dockers are striving with might and main to keep the port of Glasgow open. Passports are demanded…

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Farming & Mining Inventions

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 6

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

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Coal Outlook. Considered Hopeful. Dropping Demand for Pool. Unions' Funds Short. LONDON

The Northern Daily Leader · Wednesday 25 May 1921 · page 2

The coal dispute drags on. The average citizen is scarcely worrying about its serious national aspects. Under the influence of the superb weather sport is…

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Coal Strike. First Miners to Resume. London

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 2

The first miners to resume are 600 at the Madeleywood collierles in Shropshire, who have accepted a temporary wages agreement pending a genaral…

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No Coal Strike Credit Notes. Profits From Outcrops. London

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 1

The financial secretary of the Yorkshire Miners' Union, in announcing the impossibility of issuing credit notes, says the indebtedness of the union is now…

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Lloyd George and the Miners Ballot to Be Taken

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 6 June 1921 · page 2

A London message slates that Mr. Lloyd Georges's letter laying down the time limit to the Government's ten millions offer has surprised the…

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Broken Hill Miners

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 16 June 1921 · page 2

The men who have been transported by the Government to the coalfields n the South Coast are not being received too kindly. A number of the…

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British Coal Crisis [?]50,000 Workless People. London

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 June 1921 · page 1

It would seem that the long drawn out coal dispute is now entering upon is last stages. By un overwhelming majority the…

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Mining for Gems Great Activity Near Olen Innes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 June 1921 · page 1

Something in the nature of a boom in precious stones is now taking place in the vicinity of Sapphire, 30 miles from Glen Innes, where preparations…

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Slump in Coal Trade

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 27 June 1921 · page 1

There is still a decided slump un the Lithgow coal trade, which, although not unusual at this period of the year, is yet more pronounced than for some…

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Diamond Mining at Bingara

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 June 1921 · page 1

There is a possibility of a revival of diamond mining operations on the Bingera field very shortly. Mr. Dickens, a representative of some…

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Mount Lyell Mines

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 30 June 1921 · page 5

The Directors of the Mount Lyell Company have decided to continue work at the mines. The news has caused a sense of extreme gratification…

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British Coal Strike

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 30 June 1921 · page 5

Mr. Lloyd George has announced the terms of the settlement of the strike whereby the men share in the proceeds of the industry. The miners…

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British Coal Strike. FINAl Settlement Reached

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 30 June 1921 · page 5

Cables from London state that the coal strike has been settled, the minors having agreed to the Government's terms. The miners will resume…

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English Coal Strike

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 7 July 1921 · page 2

As a result of the coal strike in England it is estimated that between 100,000 and 150,000 men will become a surplus. Probably 60 per cent, of the…

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"Gold From Goldfish."

Manilla Express · Thursday 7 July 1921 · page 3

The credulity, of some people who put their faith and their ready cash into crude swindles ia thus commented on by en editorial writer in "Chemical…

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Bulli Mine Dispute

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 July 1921 · page 2

Another hitch has occurred at the Bulli mine despite the fact that it had been decided to resume work with the loyalist miners. On assembling at the…

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Local and General Gold at Barraba

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 July 1921 · page 2

The lost reef of the "Dodger" mine at Barraba has been re-discovered by a miner named McKenzie. It is said to be very rich. A 120 lb. specimen…

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