The Coal Cloud. Government Supplies from Abroad. Sydney will be in Gloom Next Week. Wharf Laborers Refuse to Strike. SYDNEY
The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 14 December 1909 · page 2
THE Government has ordered large quantities of coal from abroad—approximately 50,000 tons. The first shipment is expect to arrive early in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Coal Crisis. Position Unchanged. Grave Rumors. Intentions of the Government Arrest of Strike Congress Discussed. The Conspiracy Cases. Meeting of Wharf Laborers. a Turbulent Gathering. Trenchant Speech by Mr. Hughes. Sydney
Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 14 December 1909 · page 2
The Sydney wharf laborers have again decided to remain at work until the strike congress tells them to strike. This the congress will never…
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The Worker · Thursday 16 December 1909 · page 3
Woah Hawp Canton mine, Ballarat East, for the fortnight to 9th inst. yielded 166 3/4oz. gold from 93 tons milled. The result yielded the company nearly £2 per…
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The Worker · Thursday 16 December 1909 · page 7
There is a letter to hand from a woman admirer of glass for kitchens, etc., and saying how she uses glass whenever she can. I have just read that in a hospital…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →New Zealand Miners Win
The Worker · Thursday 16 December 1909 · page 23
The strike at the State coal mine in New Zealand has ended in a victory for the miners. The Premier capitulated on all the points of concession claimed by the…
Continued on Trove, page 23 →Miners Still Refuse Work. Sydney
Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 16 December 1909 · page 2
The whistles were blown again this morning at all the co[?]es in the Southern districts, but not one of the miners put in an appearance…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Federal Labor Leader Speaks Out. Wholly with the Men. Boy Labor in Coal Mines.—the Need of Australian Control
The Worker · Thursday 16 December 1909 · page 13
Mr. Andrew Fisher, the Australian labor Leader, addressed a biff open air meeting at Bulli on Tuesday afternoon. There were over 1000 persons present…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Southern and Western Miners. Should They Go Back to Work
The Worker · Thursday 16 December 1909 · page 15
Several proposals Lave been made that the Southern and Western miners should return, to work. It is contended, by those who put forward these proposals that it…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →An Appeal to the Miners. Mr. Bowling Intervenes. Sydney
Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 16 December 1909 · page 2
Mr. Hughes addressed a very large meeting at Newcastle to-night. No. resolutions were moved. The whole trend of his speech was an appeal to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lord Mayor of Sydney. Urges Government to Work the Mines
The Worker · Thursday 16 December 1909 · page 15
The Lord Mayor of Sydney waited upon the Premier during the week, and in a statement to the press conveyed the nature of the interview. In it he said:—"I…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Charges Against the Proprietors. Mines to Be Kept Closed Till February 5. Mr. Hughes on the Warpath
The Worker · Thursday 16 December 1909 · page 13
Mr. W. M. Hughes, leader of vfche Strike Congress, on Saturday made a strong charge against the Northern proprietors. He said:…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →The Coal Crisis. Further Government Action. Extended Powers Sought. Position of Strike Congress. Mr. Hughes' Action. Outlook Improving, Mr. Hughes's Mission. Visit to Newcastle. Sydney
Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 16 December 1909 · page 2
It has been decided by the strike congress that Mr. Hughes will visit Newcastle and then the Southern and Western coal fields. He will probably leave…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Gibraltar Mine
The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 17 December 1909 · page 2
An important development has taken place at the 600ft. level in going north after cross-cutting. The reef has been again cut, and shows of…
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Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 17 December 1909 · page 2
The reef in the 600ft level of the Gibrallar Coasolidated Co's Gold mine has improved in width, widening from 1ft to 3ft, and the stone is real good quality. This development…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Coal Strike. Sydney
Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 December 1909 · page 4
The Strike Congress discussed tho question of leadership, and after a vigorous debate the leadership of Mr. Hughes was endorsed by a vote of 19 to 5…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Secret Mine. Its Owner Commits Suicide
The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 17 December 1909 · page 5
It is announced from Berlin that a man named Helm, under arrest there on a charge of diamond smuggling in South - West Africa, committed suicide…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Conference of Leader and Miners. Wharflaborers to Come Out. Sydney
Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 17 December 1909 · page 2
Mr. Hughes and officers of the Miners Delegate Board held a conference at Newcastle to-day. At the conclusion Mr. Hughes said…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Strike Gas Company's Supplies. Permanent Hands Will Work Coal. Sydney
Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 17 December 1909 · page 2
There are persistent rumours in well informed uncles that the Government is closely watching the proceedings of the Strike Congress, with a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Black Crisis. The Government Acting. A Bill before Parliament. Coal for the Gas Company. SYDNEY
The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 17 December 1909 · page 2
HEROIC measures may shortly be adopted by the Government to end the coal strike. In accordance with the Government's inflation, the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Beginning of the End Settlement Peoposals Approved by Miners' Congress Each District to Settle their Grievances Independently Sydney, Friday morning
Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 17 December 1909 · page 2
The Strike Congress passed resolutions last night dealing with the means of a settlement of the strike. The first resolution approved was…
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