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Northern Rivers · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1921

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German Coal Deliveries. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 3

BERLIN, Saturday.—The "Tageblatt" publishes a memorandum handedf to the Allies in Paris by Bergman seeking to demonstrate the impossibility of Germany…

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In the Midst of Burning Coal. Engineer Lewis's Statement

Northern Star · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Alfred Lewis, the engineer who fell down the hold of the steamer Cornwall on Saturday, was seen for a short time at Sydney Hospital this…

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Control of Mines

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--A public [?]ee[?]ing at Broken Hill decided urg[?] the Government to co-operate with the[?] Federal Government in cointrolling…

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Gold Hunters at Murvillumbah

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 2

It is claimed that there are excellent prospects of the gold [?]ing quest which is in progress at the rear of Harrigan's Hill…

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South Africa. Jo'berg Miners on Strike. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 5

CAPETOWN, Monday.—Reuter's Johannesburg correspondent says the strike position at present is unchanged. It is unknown by whose authority, the strike was…

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Miners in Revolt. Refuse to Stamp Pay Receipts

Northern Star · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Though the new Stump Duties Act requires them to stamp receipts for their forthightly pay the miners on the southern coalfield resolutely…

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Mining Industry. Position Becoming Critical

Northern Star · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The industrial position of the N. S. W. coalfields is rapidly becoming critical. On Monday and yesterday seven mines on the northern…

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Johannesburg Miners Discharged. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday,—The Johannesburg Chamber of Mines has notified the mine employees that they are not resuming on Friday morning, and are discharged forthwith…

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Three Mines Cease Work

Northern Star · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Three more mines on the northern coalfield were rendered idle yesterday owing to the employees having ceased work, countenancing an irritation…

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Coal Trouble. Victorian Premier's Statement

Northern Star · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday,—At the conclusion of the State Cabinet Mr. Lawson (Premier) said Victoria could not continue to run its railway services without regard…

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Asaulting a "Loyalist." Two Coal Lumpers Sent to Gaol. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 3

Frederick Godd and Henry Allner, two members of the Coal Lumpers' Union, who were found guilty of assaulting Colin McLaehlin, Loyalist coal lumper,…

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May Involve Coal Miners

Northern Star · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday.—It was ascertained in Melbourne this morning that the possibility of a direct extension of the shipping dispute involving the coal miners was being…

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Local Gold. Excellent Prospects of Big Dividends

Tweed Daily · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 4

Yesterday Adjutant Solomon, the organising secretary of the Salvation Army £100,000 drive, paid a visit of inspection to the gold mine at the old…

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Alleged Forgery. Mining Broker Accused. Twenty-Six Charges. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 5

Mr. Adrian to-day began the hearing of a case of alleged forgery. A mining broker named Bracegirdle was the accused…

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Colliery Stoppages. Placing a Check on Trouble Mongers. West Maitland

Tweed Daily · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 3

The Hebburn miners decided by a large majority yesterday, in view of the discouraging sectional stoppages of the colliery that a fine of £20 be imposed on…

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The Latest News. State and Inter-state. Miners' Sensible Resolve

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 3

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A Mining Venture. Charge Against a Broker

Northern Star · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday.—Frederick Bracegirdle, a mining broker, was before the Central Police Court to-day. Inspector Spyer said there were 26 charges altogether He said:…

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Colliery Stoppages

Northern Star · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 7

SYDNEY, Sunday.—The West Maitland-Hebburn minors have decided by a large majority with a view to discouraging sectional stoppages at thecolliery that a fine…

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Berlin Coal Shortage. English Coal Deliveries . Assuring Day Employment. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 3

The "Daily Chronicle's" Berlin correspondent states that arrangements are being made for English coal to be delivered at Hamburg for 30 a ton, from…

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Johannesburg Miners Resume

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday. A Capetown message says most of the strikers at Johannesburg have resumed work, and the majority of the mines are operating…

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