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

Mining & the mines, 1926

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Buried Alive Fate of Two Miners

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 January 1926 · page 2

At the Brisses Mines, Hobart, yesterday afternoon, two miners, John Berlick and James Allen, who were working in a dump [?] were…

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Lithgow Miners' Action

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 January 1926 · page 2

At a meeting at L[?]hgow of the Miners Lodge a resolution was unanimously passed to the effect that the members of that lodge would in future…

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Late Telegrams. Gold Passes. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 18 January 1926 · page 2

Mr. Bavin, Leader of the Opposition, in an interview last night, indicated that in the event of the Legislative Council being abolished, it is possible…

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Pal O' Mine

Manilla Express · Tuesday 19 January 1926 · page 2

Irene Rich is the star of the Master Picture "Pal O' Mine," one of the finest and most interesting pictures…

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Gold Pass Bill

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 2

When Mr McTiornan moved for leave in the Legislative Assembly on Monday to introduce the bill to give members of the Upper House gold…

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Redhead Mine Disaster A Further Death

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 3

Still another death occurred as a result of the Redhead mine explosion, making the total of four killed, the latest victim being Joseph Lonsdale…

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Late Telegrams. Aberdare Extended Mine. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 2

Gas from the burning shaft of the Abedare Extended Mine Queensland broke through the [?]led mouth on Saturday. Poisonous fames of…

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First Great' Gold Rush

Manilla Express · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 3

Throughout the centuries one continent has remained a puzzle and a mystery to mankind. To this day we speak of darkest…

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Mining Activity

North West Champion · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 3

"The Sun" writes:—For some years there has been a good deal of mining activity near Inverell, and sluicing has been systematically carried out on…

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Armidale's Man Gold Finder

Manilla Express · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 3

A new method for mining for gold, the success of which has yet to be proved was made known at the Tamworth…

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Gold Find in W.A.

Manilla Express · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 2

A Perth message says that Prospector Tom Stevenson re ports the discoverey of a big lode formation south of Kurnalpi out…

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Remunerative Gold Mining. Wellington (N.z.)

North West Champion · Thursday 8 April 1926 · page 4

Four miners working on the Co-operative British, for ten days' work at the Dominion Consolidated mine obtained 157 ounces of gold, valued at…

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Miners' Federation

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 April 1926 · page 5

The action of the Miners' Federation in refusing to grant relief pay to members in need is causing discontent in both the northern and southern…

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To-day's Wires. the Coal Trouble. An Abortive Conference. SYDNEY

North West Champion · Thursday 29 April 1926 · page 5

A compulsory conference, held yesterday to consider the Engine-drivers and Firemen's Union's ultimatum to the colliery owners, proved abortive…

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Latest Cables. British Miners' Strike. General Stoppage of Work. LONDON

North West Champion · Monday 3 May 1926 · page 5

From Reuter's Agency: Reports from the coalfields indicate a general cessation of work. Everything is orderly. The miners are gloomy, but…

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Wonthaggie Coal Mine

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 2

The State coal mine at Wonthaggie has become idle. Through the engin-eers striking 1800 men are out of work…

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Melbourne's Coal Stocks

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 2

The stocks of coal on hand and on the water for the use of Melbourne public utilities are said to be adequate for all purposes unless the strike is…

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Colliery Strike No Settlement in Sight Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 May 1926 · page 1

The colliery engine drivers and fire men's strike, which commenced last Saturday, continues without any sign of settlement. Mr. Baddeley's…

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Black Jack Mine Idle

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 3

In consequence of the strike of the Engine Drivers against the Federal Arbitration Court Award, the Black Jack Mine in common with most of…

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To-day's Wires. Coal Fields Strike. Owners' Stipulation Rejected. SYDNEY

North West Champion · Thursday 13 May 1926 · page 5

The strike of engine drivers against their award assumed a more gloomy aspect yesterday. It was agreed at meetings of the strikers held on the…

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