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Mining & the mines, 1919

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Coal Strike Serious Position Developing. Extensive Damage to Mines Feared. Huge Roll of Unemployed. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 July 1919 · page 2

The Miners' Federation has not yet replied to the Government's proposal for a settlement of the coal strike. The position in regard to the…

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Fight to a Finish. Yorkshire Miners Determined

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 July 1919 · page 2

Mr. Smith, president of the Yorkshire Miners' Union, states that the arrival of the bluejackets has clinched the men's determination to light to a…

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Spontaneous Combustion of Dry Mines Feared. 400,000 Employees to go out

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 24 July 1919 · page 1

The Miners' Federation has not yet replied to the Government. The position of the mines grows worse…

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The Miners' Strike. Appeal to Accept Offers. Miners Want Nationalisation. LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 1

Mr. Brace and Mr. Hartshorn, in the House of Commoners, eloquently appealed to the miners to accept the Government's offers, the former…

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Some Miners Resuming. Outlook Brighter. Later

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 1

The Lancashire and Monmouthshire miners are resuming. The outlook is brighter, though the factories throughout the north…

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Miners to Help Government. Mr. Smillie's Statement

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 2

The debate of the Miners' Federation on the coal strike was marked by a full sense of the gravity of the situation…

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Position More Serious. Drastic Coal Restrictions. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 2

As a result of the miners' strike, drastic-restrictions of coal have been made in respect to the railways and domestic supplies…

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Old World Doings. Latest Cable News London, Wednesday. Coal Peril

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 2

A United Service message says the coal peril is worse. The Government is manning the Yorkshire and Midland towns to curtail light,…

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Price of Gold. Standard of £4 4/6. LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 2

The standard price of South African gold has been fixed at £4 4/6 per ounce. Such of the cable news on this page…

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The Coal Strike, Momentous Conference. Miners Consider New Offer. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 4

The conference between the Miners' Executive and the Government has not yet concluded. The Prime Minister offered the men…

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Miners Condemn Strikes. London. Friday

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 4

The miners have carried a resolution in favor of the standardisation of wages on the coalfields and other conditions throughout the United…

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Miners' Strike. Prime Minister Offers New Piece Rates. Executive Considering It. LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 1

The Premier offered the miners new piece rates, ensuring the men would not suffer loss. The executive is considering the…

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"Appallingly Serious." Mines "Drowned Out." London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 July 1919 · page 2

Mr. Brace, M.P., speaking on July 22, described the Yorkshire position as being appallingly serious. This view is shared by the industrial…

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Price of Gold. Only Transvaal Secures Advantage. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 July 1919 · page 2

The announcement in the "Star" concerning an increase in the price of gold is inaccurate. The actual facts are that the Government is permitting Transvaal…

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Mining Rights. Minister Appears for Applicant. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 July 1919 · page 4

At the Maitland Mining Warden's Court yesterday, Albert Holland, of Sydney, was granted permission to enter the private lands of Mrs. John…

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The Coal Strike. Agreement Reached. Piece-work Rates Accepted London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 July 1919 · page 2

Negotiations between the Government and the Miners' federation regarding the strike against the increased price of coal are proceeding…

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British Crisis Grave Industrial Situation. Hundreds of Thousands Unemployed. Some Mines Hopelessly Flooded. Sad Climax to Peace Celebrations. Industrial Situation. Grave View Taken. (Delayed in Transmission)

Daily Advertiser · Monday 28 July 1919 · page 2

Commenting on the grave development of the industrial situation which so abruptly terminated the peace rejoicings, the press inclines to the view…

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Coal Strike. Volunteers Leave Mines. Position More Serious. Leaders Fomenting General Strike. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 July 1919 · page 2

Sir Eric Geddes' is making it clear that the Government is determined to use all civilian and military resources to uphold the law…

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Broken Hill Fire. Mines Badly Damaged. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 July 1919 · page 3

A fire broke put in the Broken Hill South mine this morning. The flames extended down the shaft, concentrat-ing on the mill ore bins and poppet…

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Serious Fire at Broken Hill Flames Down the Mine. £50,000 Damage. SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 31 July 1919 · page 1

A serious fire occurred at Broken Hill south mine this morning. The flames extended down the shaft. The concentrates, mill ore bins, and…

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