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Mining & the mines, 1910

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Welsh Coal Trouble. London

Northern Star · Monday 14 March 1910 · page 3

The South Wales coal trouble was considered by 125 delegates of the Miners' Federation, sitting in conference in London, and representing 525,000 men. After…

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The Coal Strike. Jubilation at Newcastle. Newcastle

Northern Star · Monday 14 March 1910 · page 3

There is great jubilation in Newcastle at the termination of the strike. It is expected of that operations will be in full swing all round within the next day…

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The Coal Strike. New Caste Coal Mines Res Ume. Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 15 March 1910 · page 3

All the Northern mines resumed work to-, day, except, the Pacific Bprehble Minmi, and Hetton mines. It is expected all will he at work to-morrow…

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Miners' Accident Relief Fund

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1910 · page 4

IN the annual report of the N. S. Wales Miners' Accident Relief Board for 1909, it is shown that the rate of accidents in coal and shale mines was…

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Coal Strike Titreatened. London, Sunday Afternoon

Northern Star · Tuesday 15 March 1910 · page 3

Mr. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers of North America, threatens to call a trikp infecting the hard and soft coat working unless an increase in wnges is…

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The Eight Hours Miners Act. London, Sunday Afternoon

Northern Star · Tuesday 15 March 1910 · page 3

The Durham miners delegates have decided to seek alterations instead of the abolition of the eight hourse agreement. Sixteen North " Cumberland '", collieries…

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The Coal Strike. SYDNEY

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 16 March 1910 · page 2

During the strike the Newcastle business men suffered to a greater extent than was generally admitted. The fact that the miners lost £1,000,000 in wages alone makes…

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Coal Mines Working. Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 17 March 1910 · page 3

All the northern coal mines are now working except Hetton, which will probably be idle for some time…

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Goal Mines Working. Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 18 March 1910 · page 3

Although the Newcastle strike has been declared off, there are indications that shortage of coal in Melbourne will continue for some weeks longer. Owing to the…

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Coal Miner Killed. Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 18 March 1910 · page 3

Frederick Peterson was killed by a fall of coel at the Mount Keira mine…

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Friction at North Collieries Sydney

Northern Star · Saturday 19 March 1910 · page 9

The friction regarding the resumption of work still continues at a number of the northern collieries…

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The Coal Strike. SYDNEY

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 19 March 1910 · page 8

All the Northern mines resumed work to-day except the Pacific, Borehole, Minmi, and Hetton mines. It is expected all will be at work to-morrow…

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Rich Gold Find. Nugget Worth £550. SYDNEY

Northern Star · Saturday 19 March 1910 · page 9

Daniel Bernard, a prospector, has unearthed a nugget of gold valued at over £550 from the bed of a creek at Ballarat. This is the most notable find in allavial…

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Colliery Cashier Found Dead. London, Friday Afternoon

Northern Star · Monday 21 March 1910 · page 3

The body of Mr. Nesbit, cashier of the W[?]gton colliery, was found huddled under the seat of a Newcastle railway train…

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Coal Disputes Settlement Abortive. London

Northern Star · Monday 21 March 1910 · page 3

The Coal Conciliation Board in South Wales has terminated its negotiations for a settlement by concessions on both sides, but their proposals were rejected, and a…

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The Northern Mines[?] Strike. London, Friday Afternoon

Northern Star · Monday 21 March 1910 · page 3

The executive of the North[?]berland Miners' Association continue relief pay to 11,000 strikers. The [?] of Trade is endeavouring to…

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The Gold-reef City Under Snow

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 23 March 1910 · page 3

On August 17, Johannesburg had an unparalleled experience, for snow fell to such a depth that it paralysed the traffic completely. The snowfall was…

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The Colliery Trouble. London

Northern Star · Saturday 26 March 1910 · page 9

Delegates representing 15,000 Welsh coal rainers have made a demand on the Miners' Federation of Great Britain to call a general strike. It is stated that the…

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Coal Troubles. Conc[?]tation Agreed To. London

Northern Star · Saturday 26 March 1910 · page 9

Mr. S. Buxton, President of the Baord of Trade, yesterday received a deputation from representatives of the coal miners. He afterwards saw the delegates of the…

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The Case for Welsh Coal Miners. London, Saturday Evening

Northern Star · Monday 28 March 1910 · page 3

Mr. J. Wadsworth, member of the House of Commons, and secretary for the Yorkshire Miners' Association, speaking at Denset, said he was determined to support the…

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