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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1912

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Cobar Gladstone Mining Co

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 5 March 1912 · page 3

The half-yearly meeting of the above Co. was held at the office on Wednesday last, when the usual report and balance sheet were read and adopted. Mr. P…

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Dubbo's Second Eisteddfod. Striking Successful Sessions Peak Hill Miners Win Challenge Shield. Dubbo Cadets Third in Grand Aggregate. Results & Adjudicator's comments

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 5 March 1912 · page 2

The second Dubbo Eisteddfod and Band Contest was commenced on Saturday. For months prior to the auspicious event the Secretary (Mr. Currie)…

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General Coal Strike

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 March 1912 · page 4

The situation in Newcastle is becoming alarming, and anything is likely to happen. The men will hold a mass meeting…

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Latest Cables. The Coal Strike. London, Thursday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 March 1912 · page 4

The entire Ministry and press ensure the miners for their unyielding attitude in the present crisis. The "Daily Chronicle" says the schedules…

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The Great Coal Strike

The Western Herald · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 4

Somebody has said that the general strike is only another name for civil war, and certainly the great coal strike now in force in Great Britain will have…

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State Coal Mines. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 2

Mr. Wade resumed the debate on the second reading of the State Coal Mines Bill, in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, and generally criticised the…

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Another Coal Strike, Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 2

The northern miners' strike began yesterday afternoon in the Ma[?]tland district All the men employed at three of the largest collieries intimated…

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The C.s.a. Mines, Ltd

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 3

Report of work done at the mine up to 2nd March, 1912:— No. 6 Level.—No. 6 crosscut has been driven another 4 feet, total…

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Latest Tetlegrams Newcastle Strike. Northern Miners Down Tools. NEWCASTLE

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 3

The northern miners downed tools in the Maitland district yesterday afternoon. All the men employed at three of the largest collieries intimated to…

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Latest Cables. the English Coal Strike. Thousands Starving. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 2

A conference of coal owners from all parts of the Kingdom will be held at the invitation of Mr. Asqu[?]th. The latter considers the Government's…

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England's Coal Strike

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 4

The colliery owners experienced great difficulty in persuading several Welsh and Scottish masters to attend the conference between the mine…

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Coal Strike in England

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 3

The entire ministry and press censure the miners for their unlciding attitude in the present crisis. The "Pall Mall Gazette" demands…

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English Coal Shrike. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 4

The decision of the conference between the masters and the miners and the Government to permit each of the English coal districts negotiating…

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Mining. Billagoe Syndicate

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 19 March 1912 · page 3

Mr. William Horsley, mine manager, reports under date 16th March, 1912 :— The crosscut has been extended a…

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Latest Cables. English Coal Strike. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1912 · page 2

Mr. Victor Grayson (Socialist), exM.P., speaking at Crewe, said that he had received a hundred letters from soldiers, declaring that they would…

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Horrors of the Coal War Two Millions and a Half Idle

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 March 1912 · page 6

So far there has been a remarkable absence of violence among the miners on strike in the Old Country, but there are now indications of more serious…

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Coal Strike in England

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 3

The entire ministry and press censure the minors for their unyielding attitude in the present crisis. The "Pall Mall Gazette" demands…

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Latest Cablegrams. the English Coal Strike. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 4

Mr. Asquith, in introducing the Coal Mines' Bill in the Commons, said he did so with great reiuctance. The measure was only to be enforced for…

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Rich Gold Find at Cobar

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 2

A rich find of gold is reported from the Peak, five miles from Cobar. For some time a local syndicate has worked the North Conqueror Mine, and came…

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British Coal Strike. London, Monday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 2

The discussion of the Minimum Wage Bill has again been postponed until Tuesday, as negotiations are still proceeding under the guidance of Mr…

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