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

Mining & the mines, 1923

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Miners Rates of Pay

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 March 1923 · page 2

It is rumored in Newcastle that the decision of Mr. Hibble, Chairman of the Special Coal Tribunal, will be in favor of the wagemen—that their…

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What Colour Is Gold? the Precious Metal Is Purple Red, or Green, at Times

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 March 1923 · page 4

As seen by the eye in broad daylight, gold appears a brilliant yellow. But that is not quits the true colour of the metal, as some of the…

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Price of Coal. Stoppages Must Cease

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 2

At a meeting of coal owners it was agreed that coal must remain at its present price. They place the responsibility of postponing a reduction…

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The Coal Position

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 5 April 1923 · page 2

A prominent Northern coal owner, referring to the present position on the Newcastle and Maitland fields, states that if normal working was not…

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Crisis in Coal Industry

Manilla Express · Thursday 12 April 1923 · page 3

The miners' strikes in the north were continued on Tuesday, nearly 6000 men being idle. The colliery owners have decided…

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Late Telegrams. the Coal Trade. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 12 April 1923 · page 2

While the miners officials say there with not be a [?]rad strike, the owners seem to be prepared to force matters to a conclusion…

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Coal Strike Eighteen Mines Idle. Settlement at South Bulli Expected. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 April 1923 · page 2

Eighteen coal mines in the Maitland district were still idle yesterday. The owners say they have received no communication from the miners…

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Coal Crisis Will Owners Force Demands? Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 April 1923 · page 1

The coal position is still grave. It is predicted that the owners will demand continuity of work by the miners before permitting resumption…

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The Coal Trouble Fridays Conference

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1923 · page 2

It is believed that a settlement will be reached at to-morrow's (Friday) conference between the mine owners and the men's representatives…

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Wonthaggie Miners. Five Days' Working Week

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 26 April 1923 · page 2

A resolution has been adopted by the Wanthaggie miners for a five days' working week…

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Coal Crisis General Strike May Be Declared. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 April 1923 · page 2

Prospects of an early settlement in regard to the coal strike in the Maitland fields are gloomy. Miners officials assert that if the owners insist…

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What You Cannot Do with Gold

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 3 May 1923 · page 6

Sir Josiah Stamp, late Assistant Secretary to the Inland Revenue Board writing on "The Great Gold Paradox" in the "Weekly Dispatch"…

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Coal Position Volunteer Labour for Northern Mines. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 May 1923 · page 2

The coal trouble is practically unchanged. The Southern mine-owners have notified miners that unless the men on strike return to work…

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Late Telegrams. Coal Crisis. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 10 May 1923 · page 2

The Northern Cealmine proprietors will on Monday discusswith the Minister for Labor the question of introducing volunteer labor on the…

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Coal Conference

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 14 May 1923 · page 2

To-day's conference of Northern mineowners is regarded by the miners as a full council of war. Much anxiety is being felt in Melbourne where the…

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Thirty Miles of Gold Braid

Manilla Express · Tuesday 15 May 1923 · page 2

Enough gold braid and ornamentatios to stretch from Hollywood to San Pedro, a distance of about thirty miles, it is said,…

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Coal Trouble

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 17 May 1923 · page 2

An intercessory service was held at Cessnock on Monday by the various churches. Mostly women attended. The business places were closed…

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Gold Yield

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 May 1923 · page 6

The decline in the State gold yield was checked last month, when the output amounted to 1336oz, crude, equal to 1[?]3oz. fine, valued at £5196…

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The Coal Position Federation's Policy Accepted. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 May 1923 · page 2

Aggregate meetings, of miners were held at the Northern F[?] yesterday. Mr. baddeley, M.L.A. told the men that if results were not…

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Late Telegrams. Coal Trouble. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 24 May 1923 · page 2

Mr. Willis, spaking at Lighgow, accused the mine where of deliberately attempting to bring about an upheaval. The Western miners have agreed to…

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