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Mining & the mines, 1912

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"In a Gold Casket." the Goldsmith. Artists in Metal

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 7

"It was resolved at yesterday meeting of the Court of Common Council that his Majesty the cham of Tartary be invited to a dejeuner at the…

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A Coal Crisis. South Wales Board's Decision. Fierce Scene Provoked. Men Refuse to Accept Award. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1912 · page 2

The decision of the South Wales Board created a fierce scene among the representative of the miners, who declined to accept Lord St. Alwyan's…

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A Prosperous Gold Mine. Four and a Half Millions in Dividends. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 2

At the annual meeting of shareholders of the Wa[?]hi Gold Mining Company the chairman stated that the mine had paid dividends amounting to over four and…

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Coal Strike Sequel. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 4

Tom Mann has been sentenced to six months' imprisonment for inciting soldiers to mutiny during the recent coal strike…

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Miners' Conference Sitting Concluded. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 4

The Federated Miners' Conference concluded its sittings in Melbourne to-day. It was decided to apply for registration under the arbitration Act…

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Coal for the Navy Anticipating a Strike. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 2

The Admiralty has placed large orders for and in Ca[?] in anticipation of the probable strike amongst the seamen…

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Miser's Million. Copyright. A Great North Country Mill and Mine Romance. INTRODUCTORY

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 6

Solomon Standish, a reputed old millionaire bachelor, Lancashire mine and millowner, had been brought to death's door, by a stroll. Recovering…

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Victorian Coal Strike. Matter Settled. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 May 1912 · page 2

The Victorian State coal mine strike has been settled: Work will be recommenced early next week…

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South Welsh Miners. South Wales Council's Move. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 May 1912 · page 2

The South Wales Miner's Council has decided not to participate any further in the proceedings of the Coal Board under the presidency of Lord…

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Victorian State Coal Mine Settling the Strike. Mutual Concession

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 14 May 1912 · page 3

The strike at the State coal mine at Wonthaggi (Vic.) which has extended over many weeks, has been settled. The representatives of the miners…

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Tom Mann's Sentence South Wales Miners' Sympathy. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 14 May 1912 · page 2

The South Wales Miners' Federation has passed a motion expressing sympathy with Tom Mann, and slating that the sentence paired upon him is…

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British Coal Dispute. Lord Mersey's Award. Miners Indignant. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 May 1912 · page 2

Although Lord Mersey's award on the Northumberland Mining Board is retrospective and carries with it £20,000 of back money, the miners…

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Mining

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 15 May 1912 · page 4

Work has not been resumed in Blake's Paddock. Since their recent crushing the owners have been visiting friends over the…

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New Zealand Miners. Men Go on Strike. Auckland

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 May 1912 · page 2

The Waihi and Waihi Grand Junction mine, New Zealand, is idle, the miners having quite unexpectedly downed tools at the request of the…

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Miser's Million. Copyright. Great North Country Mill and Mine Romance. INTRODUCTORY

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 15 May 1912 · page 6

Solomon Standish, a reputed old millionaire bachelor, Lancashire mine and millowner, had been brought to death's door by a stroke. Recovering somewhat, he called to his bedside…

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Mines and Miners

The Worker · Thursday 16 May 1912 · page 7

At the Pulganbar Quicksilver and Copper mine. Grafton, N.S.W., large bodies of mercury ores have been proved, and the erection of an up-to-date reducing plant is…

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Southern Collieries Dispute. Important Alterations in Award

The Worker · Thursday 16 May 1912 · page 7

The hearing of the dispute between Southern Colliery Proprietors' Association and the Illawarra Colliery Emplpyees' Association, re a variation of the award…

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Pelaw Main Colliery. Men on Strike. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1912 · page 2

Trouble occurred at the Pelaw Main Colliery. It appears a miner had been discharged for alleged insubordination. The other employees…

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State Mine Lock-out. a Settlement Effected

The Worker · Thursday 16 May 1912 · page 17

The Wonthaggi lock-out has been settled. On May 10 a deputation from Wonthaggi residents and business people waited on Premier Murray, who promised…

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English Miners. Awards of Wages Board. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1912 · page 2

The grievance of the miners against the award of the South Wales Wages Board is that the chairman (Lord St. Aldwyn) insufficiently recognised the…

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