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Mining & the mines, 1916

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Coal Strike Tribunal. Sittings Commenced. Under War Precautions Act. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 30 November 1916 · page 2

The Coal Strike Tribunal commenced its sittings in Sydney to-day, when Mr. Justice Edmund's Commission was read through. It said that an award…

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The Coal Trouble. Tran Services Further Affected. Resort to Motor Cars

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 30 November 1916 · page 4

The wheels of trade and all travelling arrangements continue to be severely affected by the scarcity of coal, which has literally paralysed…

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State Parliament. Will Continue on National Lines. Protection of Mine Workers Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 30 November 1916 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Morcer asked the Minister for Mines if it were true that the men who were keeping the mines in order in the…

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The Coal Strike

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 4

Any lingering hope which might have been entertained that the compulsory conference of coal mine owners and coalminers…

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Coal Crisis. Settlement Reached. Mines to Be Got Ready. Work Resumed on Monday. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 2

The coal strike tribunal resumed its sitting to-day. Mr. Justice Edmunds said: "From the discussion that has just taken place…

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The Coal Strike. Sydney

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 2
Also in The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser

At the sitting of the coal tribunal Judge Edmunds asked the employees assessors if they were granted the eight hours bank to bank would…

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The Coal Strike. Tuesday Morning

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 3

The conference of parties concerned in the coal strike has failed. Mr. Hughes has decided to appoint a tribunal consisting of…

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Coal Strike Ended Thursday, 6 p.m

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 3

The Coal Strike has eaced. Mr. Justice Edmunda granted the men eight hours bank to bank. Work will be resumed Monday…

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Daylight Saving. Possible Federal Action. Economy in Coal

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 3

It is understood that the Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) has under consideration the question of introducing daylight saving throughout the…

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The Coal Strike Ended. SYDNEY, Thursday, 5 p.m

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 2

The strike has ended. Mr. Justice Edmunds granted the men eight hours bank to bank work will be resumed on Monday…

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The Coal Strike Economising Power. Unemployment Increasing. SYDNEY

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 4

The Tribunal, consisting of representatives of the owners, the miners, and the general public, to consider the coal miners' dispute…

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South Wales Mines. Taken Over by Board of Trade. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1916 · page 3

It is officially stated that the Board of Trade, under the Defence of the Realm, Consolidation regulations, assumes on December 1, control of the…

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South Wales Miners. Demand for Increased Wages. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 December 1916 · page 6

The South Wales miners' representatives passed a resolution reiterating their demand for 15 per cent. advance on the present wages, and protesting…

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Daylight Saving. Possible Federal Action. Economy in Coal

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 December 1916 · page 3

It is understood that the Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) has under consideration the question of introducing daylight saving throughout…

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The Coal Strike. Wagga Slow to Grasp Change

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 December 1916 · page 2

The feeling in Wagga yesterday was not too optimistic regarding the likelihood of the coal miners, resuming work on Monday. "I'll…

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Coal Strike Settled. All Services Resume. Trains Commence To-morrow. Light and Power Restored

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 December 1916 · page 5

The settlement of the strike includes a proviso that the front and hack shafs are to be abolished, and that all employees shall go in and come out together. There is general satisfaction in union circles at the…

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Federal Parliament. Wool and Wheat. Coal Stocks Regulations. No-confidence Motion Negatived. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 December 1916 · page 4

In the House of Representatives the Prime Minister told Mr. Rodgers that details of the wool deal would be disclosed, including methods of…

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Coal Crisis. Terms of Settlement. Eight Hours Bank to Bank. Other Matters Under Consideration. Universal Satisfaction

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 December 1916 · page 6

The announcement of the settlement of the coal dispute was made by Mr. Justice. Edmunds in the fallowing terms:—…

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South Wales Miners. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 December 1916 · page 3

The Government has granted the Welsh miners a 15 per cent. advance of wages…

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