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Northern Rivers · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1917

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Judge Heydon and the Coal Miners. a Left-handed Withdrawal. Sensational Outburst in Court Sydney

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 29 May 1917 · page 3

At the Industrial Court to-dty Judge Heydon withdrew absolutely the statements concerning the disloyalty of coal miners, who he previously stated were…

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Labor Affairs. Mount Lyell Miners

Northern Star · Tuesday 29 May 1917 · page 3

HOBART, Monday.--It is expected that the dispute at Mount Lyell mines will be settled to-day…

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Damage at a Mine. Spragged Trucks Released

Northern Star · Thursday 31 May 1917 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--A dastardly act was perpetrated at Hosking's coal mine, West Dapto. Two trucks, laden with machinery for the mine cole works, which had been…

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A Lovely Imposter. Gold Shouldered at Casino

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 1 June 1917 · page 7

The "Courier" writes:—"On Monday last a soldier arrived in Casino. He was a Londoner, but had enlisted in Brisbane, and having gone away with…

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Their Weight in Gold

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 2 June 1917 · page 3

A pair of socks donated by Mrs. Egan to the Y.M.C.A. fund brought almost their weight in gold at R. E. Alcorn's auction mart on Thursday…

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Mining at Lionsville

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 2 June 1917 · page 6

A correspondent to the "Daily Examiner" writes: Matters in the mining industry on the Upper Clarence gold-field look muchbrighter than they…

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Italy's Need of Coal

Northern Star · Monday 4 June 1917 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Saturday.--Italy needs one million tons of American coal monthly to continue munitions manufacture…

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Labor Affairs. South Coast Collieries Idle

Northern Star · Wednesday 6 June 1917 · page 8

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--Three South Coast collieries were idle today, viz., South Bulli, Scarborough and Coledale. The trouble at Bulli, where 500 men are…

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Upper Clarence Mining

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 7

A correspondent to the "Daily Examiner" writes: Matters in the mining industry on the Upper Clarence gold-field look much brighter than they have done…

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France's Coal and Iron

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 8

When the German press makes the suggestion that after the war there will be no reason to fear French competition because of France's [?]ack of…

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South Coast Miners. Still Fond of Strikes. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 7

The Bulli and Coledale miners, who are striking in connection with an electricians' wages, resume to-morrow. Those at South Bulli resume to-day…

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Huge Mining Operations. Appalling Artillery Preparation

Northern Star · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.--Reuter's correspondent at headquarters says:--The new offensive opened an hour before daybreak, when, at a pre-arranged moment, the biggest thing…

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Miners' Working Conditions. Hot Times in Broken Hill. Broken Hill

Tweed Daily · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 7

The A.M.A. has adopted the report of the check inspector which contends that conditions at the Barrier regarding hot places compare unfavorably with those in…

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Miners Earn £20 a Week. Workers in Cardiff Invested £30,000,000 in War Loan

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 8

Cardiff has become known as the Pittsburg of the British Isles (says the New York "Sun,") Like the American city the coal mines are largely…

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Mr. Philip Gibbs' Story a Graphic Description of a Great Feat Mines and Gunfire Destroy the Face of the Country the Fruit of a Year's Work London

Tweed Daily · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 5

Mr. Philip Gibbs tells a thrilling story of the advance. He says: The battle of Messines, which began yesterday at dawn was more audacious than the battles of…

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Haig's Smashing Blow Another Great Offensive Brilliant Victory at Light Cost Australasians' Gallant Charge Destructive Artillery and Mines Over 5000 Prisoners Already Another Offensive the British Again Australians and New Zealanders Participate London

Tweed Daily · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 5

English, Irish, Australian and New Zealand troops are co-operating in a great new offensive. Mines were used in a scale never seen before, a million pounds…

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Huge British Offensive. Superb Assault on West Front. Unprecedented Artillery and Mining Operations. Ridge System Dominating British Positions Captured. Australians Help in Taking Messines. Big Bag of Prisoners. Series of Aerial Engagements. in France. Messines Captured

Northern Star · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.--The British have capturer Messines, about ten miles north of Armentieres…

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"A Hell of a Row" Awful Effect of the Mines LONDON

Tweed Daily · Monday 11 June 1917 · page 3

A wounded Britisher says that the great explosion preceding Thursday's attack was a tremendous sight. The sky was filled with flames and smoke; debris…

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The Australians at Hill 60 Mine and Counter Mine LONDON

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 12 June 1917 · page 3

Mr. Percival Phillips, telegraphing from the Ypres front, says that the Australians regarded Hill 60 with ferocious delight. During the long months of…

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Australians at Messines Mines and Counter Mines British Maintain Their Positions Germany and Russia Seeking a Separate Peace Western Front. Sir Douglas Haig's Report London

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 12 June 1917 · page 3

Sir Douglas Haig reports that there have been no further counter attacks south of Ypres, but the enemy artillery is active here, and also in the…

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