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Mining & the mines, 1913

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Ardlethan Tin Mines

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 1

We take from "The Temora Independent" of the 26th Fele, the following:—On Monday evening last, Mr. J. H. Ramsey, the mining reporter of…

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Blackbird with Gold Ring

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 7

William Best, a former living near Ballyconnell. co. Cavan, shot recently a blackbird, which had a gold ring on one of its legs. The ring is now worn by…

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Mine Explosion Nine Men Killed. Medicine Hat

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 2

Nine men were killed by an explosion of gas in the Malclom Company's mine. The plant and building were reduced to debris, and…

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Industrial Disputes. Southern Coal Strike. Bitter Fight Expected. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 2

The Southern coal strike continues. The Industrial Registrar has written to the Secretary of the Southern Proprietors' Association, asking that…

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Mines and Miners

The Worker · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 22

The North Lyell mine, Tasmania, is expected to be completely unwatered in a week. The smelters at Mount Elliott,…

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Southern Colliery Trouble

The Worker · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 19

The whole of the southern coal miners, N.S.W., are still idle, and though some culmination to the trouble is daily expected, both parties are marking time…

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Miners' Strike. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 2

At a largely attend meeting of Helensburgh miners at Wollongong to-day, the men decided, by a three to one majority, against resuming work…

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Ardlethan Tin Mine

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 2

A Warden's Court was held at Ardlethan on Wednesday last, Mr. Warden James presiding, when 26 cases were dealt with. Six…

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Strike of Miners. an Abortive Conference. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1913 · page 2

Following on the abortive conference held yesterday between the colliery proprietors and officers of the Miners Federation the Lambton B…

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The Adrianople Assault Mine Entanglements Cut. Bulgarian and Servian Regiments Blown Up. Chataldja Re-occupied. Sofia

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 March 1913 · page 2

Details of the assault on Adrianople show that herds of cattle were sent to the front to avert danger. Mines were trenched, and mail clad soldiers…

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Coal Miners' Strike. Probable Settlement. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 2

It is rumored at Wollongong that there is a likelihood of the strike being settled. There is considerable excitement among the men, many of…

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Coal Strike Settled

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 2

The proprietors of the Balmain Colliery have agreed to give the miners the conditions they asked for, and the men have decided to return to…

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Alleged Sparious Gold. Sold to Bank Manager. Large Sum of Money Involved. an Extraordinary Case

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 April 1913 · page 3

At the Albury police court before Mr. H. F. Roberts,. P.M., William Scott, 52, laborer, was charged, on remand, by warrant, that he "by falsely…

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Mines and Miners

The Worker · Thursday 3 April 1913 · page 25

There is room at the Burraga copper, mine, N.S.W., for a dozen machine miners, but no other hands are required. The report that great inconvenience was caused…

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The Coal Miners' Dispute

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 April 1913 · page 2

The Minister for Labor has requested the delegate board and the executive of the South Coast miners to meet him in Sydney on Friday next…

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Southern Colliery Trouble

The Worker · Thursday 3 April 1913 · page 27

Mr. A. C. Willis, President of the Illawarra Colliery Employees' Association, attended the N.S.W. Labor Council last week to explain the position of the…

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Southern Colliery Trouble. a Determined Struggle

The Worker · Thursday 3 April 1913 · page 5

The South Coast miners' struggle, N.S.W., is in its third week, and, despite inspired rumors to the contrary, there is no immediate prospect of a resumption…

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The Gold Reserve

The Worker · Thursday 3 April 1913 · page 16

The Australian Notes Act was passed on September 16, 1910, and proclaimed on November 1 of the same year. On March 17 of this year the total circulation was…

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Great Mining Strike Feared. Ominous Preparations

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 April 1913 · page 2

The delegate board of the Miners' Federation opened a specially convened meeting at Newcastle Mr. Peter Bowling attnedied with another…

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Spurious Gold at Albury Alleged Sale to Bank of Australasia. a Parcel Well Pickled. Accused Committed for Trial

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 3 April 1913 · page 3

At the Albury Police Court on Monday, before Mr. H. P. Roberts, P.M., William Scott, 52, laborer, was charged, on remand, by warrant, that "by…

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