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Mining & the mines, 1917

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Miners' Unreasonableness

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 September 1917 · page 2

The Acting Premier stated to-night that when the miners were given the increases they asked for they promised to maintain industrial peace for three…

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New Coal Union

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 September 1917 · page 2

It is rumored that a movement is afoot among the coalminers on strike to form a new union, distinct from the Colliery Employees' Federation…

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Big Strike Coal is King. [?] in

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 20 September 1917 · page 5

A member [?] touch with the transport workers' council declares that as far as they are concerned the strike may last till…

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Nearing the End. Settlement with Miners Expected. Sydney, Thursday, 1.30 a.m

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 20 September 1917 · page 2

As a result of negotiations in progress it is expected that a settlement with the miners will shortly be effected…

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The Latest Wharf Laborers Co Back. Coal Trouble May be Settled. Government Stands Firm Many Men Will Be Workless Sydney, This Day

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 20 September 1917 · page 5

The wharf laborers have decided to resume work to-day. A coal settlement is expected almost immediately…

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Mining

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 21 September 1917 · page 2

COPPEE mining at Blus Creek, beyond Yarrangebilly Caves, has been given en impetus. W. Cornelsn's Blue Creek Mine is looking particularly…

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The Strike. Wharf Laborers Resuming. Coal Settlement Expected. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 21 September 1917 · page 2

The wharf laborers decided to resume work to-day. A coal settlement is expected almost immediately…

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3.30 p.m. NEWS. Grand Council Sat. 80 Men accepted at Collieries Alleged Instigation to Strike. Price of Cheese Fixed

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 21 September 1917 · page 2

The Grand Council of the Australian Coal and Shale Employees' Federation sat in Sydney to-day. The officials stated they know…

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The Strike. Mid Day News. Nothing New from the Miners. Ministers Willing to Confer With Them. The Seamon's Resolve New Union for the Textile Workers. "Trouble Not Yet Over!" SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 21 September 1917 · page 2

No further progress in the negotiations for a settlement with the miners is reported, but signs are not wanting that something may shortly…

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Collieries Starting Work

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 September 1917 · page 4

The Lymington colliery, near New castle and north of the Wallarah colliery, and Lake Macquarie will start work on Monday…

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Mining Matter

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 September 1917 · page 4

Application was made to the Mining Warden, Mr. C. J. B. Helm, at the Wagga Court House yesterday, by William Holland, of Mangoplah, for a…

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Coal Men Reticent. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 22 September 1917 · page 4

The Grand Council of the Australian Coal and Shale Employees' Federation is sitting in Sydney to-day. The conference stated that they knew…

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The Strike. Mid Day News. Nine Collieries working. Miners Tired of Strike. Unemployed Problem. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 24 September 1917 · page 2

It is expected that nine collieries in the Newcastle and Maitland districts will be working this week. The miners are said to be tired of…

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Coal Conference. Government to Meet Miners' Representatives. Hopes of Early Settlement. Accidents to National Workers. Waiting for the Miners. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 September 1917 · page 2

There were no strike developments whatever this morning. Apparently everything now hinges on the coal-miners…

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Coal for Munitions

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 September 1917 · page 2

Statements have been made that the Government might modify the terms it has laid down in order to get coal for munition purposes. The Government is…

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Possible Coal Agreement

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 September 1917 · page 2

The Newcastle miners express heart-felt satisfaction at the Government's decision to meet representatives of the Coal and Shale Federation on Monday,…

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Cessnock Miners May Return

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 September 1917 · page 2

A section of the miners at Cessnock are seriously considering the question of returning to work without consulting their executive. There is also evidence…

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Men for the Mines

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 September 1917 · page 2

A large number of shovellers for the mines were selected at the National Bureau to-day…

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De-registration of Miners. Order Nisi Granted

Daily Advertiser · Monday 24 September 1917 · page 2

Mr. Justice Higgins in chambers to-day granted an order nisi on behalf of groups of colliery owners in the northern, southern and western districts of…

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Miners' Conference Adjourned

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 September 1917 · page 2

The miners' delegates, comprising two each from the north and west and southern districts, and the president of the Coal and Shale Employees'…

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