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Mining & the mines, 1916

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"Black" Coal. Miners' Secretary Speaks. Three Districts Urge Declaration

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 November 1916 · page 2

Mr. Willis, secretary of the Coal and Shale Employees' Federation, stated today that he received a petition request from three out of five districts in…

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Coal Supply. Sydney

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 14 November 1916 · page 2

The Minister for Navy states that he has decided to make provision for a supply of coal to all Hospitals in the capital cities of Australia…

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All Coal "Black." Transports Not Exempt

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 14 November 1916 · page 2

Mr. Willis, General Secretary of the Coal Employees' Federation states that three out of five districts in the Commonwealth bare declared all coal…

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Alteration of Train Services. Occasioned by Coal Strike

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 14 November 1916 · page 2

From yesterday the following alterations in the train services came into operation:— Southern Line.—The 8 p.m…

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Coal Crisis. Federal Action. Mr. Hoyle's Return. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 November 1916 · page 2

Mr. Hoyle, who returned from Melbourne yesterday, after consulting with the Prime Minister in respect to the coal strike, attended a special meeting of…

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Coal Crisis. Impending Trouble in Sydney. Supplies of Gas and Electricity May Be Cut Off. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 14 November 1916 · page 2

Owing to the shortage of coal the steamers Mindle and Marslne are laid up, and the crews were paid off. The Marsina supplied food and mails to…

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"Effects of the Coal Strike."

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 November 1916 · page 2

It was given out by the Railway Department during the week that the extensive changes made in the running of trains on the main and branch lines was…

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Coal Crisis. "Black" Coal Trouble No Fresh Developments, Railway Service Menaced. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 November 1916 · page 3

Considerable apprehension is felt in the railway department at the threat to declare all coal "black," as if it includes the coal already delivered to the…

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State Parliament. Coal Strike Questions. Seduced Railway Services. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 November 1916 · page 3

The Minister for Agriculture, in reply to Mr. Ball, said negotiations were in progress to continue the agreement with the present Government wheat…

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Coal Lumpers Unemployed

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 3

Owing to there being no bunker coal, practically the whole of the members of the Coal Lumpers' Union are out of employment…

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Miners' Deputation to Mr. Holman

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 3

It is expected that a combined deputation from the miners' and other unions will meet Mr. Holman to-morrow to discuss the strike…

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Ferry Coal Stocks. Taken Over by Government

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 3

Another development in connection with the coal crisis occurred this morning, when the naval authorities notified the ferry companies in Sydney…

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Cardiff Peace Meeting. Discussion in Commons. Miners' Representative Outspoken

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 2

In the Comons Mr. Thomas, on a motion for the adjournment, denounced the breaking up of the peace meeting at Cardiff. He recalled his own efforts to…

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Coal Crisis. All Supplies Commandeered. Under War Precautions Act. Compulsory Conference Called. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 2

Matters are still at a standstill connected with the coal strike. Mr. Hall, Attorney-General, stated early this afternoon that he was…

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Coal Crisis. Compulsory Conference. Called by Prime Minister. War Precautions Powers Used. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 3

Mr. Hughes has called a compulsory conference under the War Precautions Act in connection with the coal crisis. Mr. Hughes staled to-day that the…

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Russians Working Coal Mines

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 2

Five thousand Russian prisoners at Liege, were compelled to work the coal mines, replacing the deported Belgians…

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Coal Crisis

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 2

The coal situation is becoming more serious daily. A start was made yesterday to collect all small coal within the city and…

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The Mine That Hears

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 2

Everyone knows that in time of war barbers are protected by mines, through which, an enemy cannot easily pass without tho risk of destroying, himself Depending, on their…

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Coal Crisis. SYDNEY

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 3

The Compulsory Conference called by [?] Hughes’ to deal with the coal crisis [?] throughout yesterday, and eventually [?]ourned until to-day to enable the…

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Coal Strike. Action Under War Precautions Act. Sydney

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 5

Mr. Hughes has called a compulsory conference under the War Precautions Act in connection with the coal crisis…

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