Coal Trouble. Demand on Queensland Proprietors. Sydney
Mr. A. C. Willis, secretary to the Coal and Shale Employees' Association, send a demand to the coal proprietors in Queensland for an increase of 35 per…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mining & the mines, 1919
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Wonthaggi Miners Out. SYDNEY
The miners state that the coalmine Wonthaggi, Vic., did not resume work this morning. This action was taken as a protest against the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →New Zealand Embargo. Miners Cannot Land. Wellington
The Minister for Health says that it will be impossible for the miners from Australia to land in New Zealand, owing to the embargo on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal Rationing. Outlook in Melbourne. Melbourne
In the event of a coastal meantime strike, short rationing of coal and the stoppage of householders' supplies will have to be resorted to immediately…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal Industry. Boys' Wages Increased
It is reported from Newcastle to-night that the Northern colliery proprietors have granted an increase of 20 per cent, in the pay of youths…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Broken Hill Strike. Mines Still Idle
The latest news from the Harrier slates that, as the result of a meeting of the combined executive, it is expected that all the mines will soon be…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal Commission. a Duke's Royalties. London
The Duke of Northumberland, giving evidence before the Coal Commission, stated that he received £82,450 in royalties during 1918, on which the taxes…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Clipper Boys' Action. Mine Rendered Idle. Sydney
The Aberdare Extended colliery, which employes over 600 hands, was thrown idle to-day through the action of the slipper boys. It appears the boys…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Johannesburg Strike. Decision of Mine-workers. Johannesburg
A big meeting of mine-workers carried a resolution endorsing the decision of the federation in regard to May Day, and calling on all workers to loyally…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Ownership of Mines. Two Systems Compared. London
Mr. Justice Sankey described as exceedingly important the evidence of Mr. M'Laughlan, a noted mining engineer, who suggested State…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coal Royalties. English Peers' Heavy Toll. London
Giving evidence before the Coal Commission, the Marquis of Bute stated that his royalties averaged £109,277 a year. He admitted that his tonnage…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Color Bar and Miners. Difficulties in South Africa. Capetown
The Blemfontein Labor Conference is discussing the color bar, and is disclosing the deepest differences on the question. The Transvaal…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Broken Hill Strike. Mine Managers Indifferent. Sydney
The strike position at Broken Hill is unchanged. There appears to be little hope of settlement so far as the union differences are concerned…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Eight Collieries Close. More to Follow. Sydney
As a result of the seamen's strike eight collieries have already been thrown idle. Others are closing on account of there being no colliers…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal Commission. Further Interesting Evedence. London
Further evidence given at the Coal Commission shows that the technical experts, while opposing the nationalisation of mines, advise varying degrees…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Indian and Durban Coal. Warning Against Importation. Sydney
The Federal Labor Party received a telegram from the secretary of the party in West Australia to the effect that the State executive desires the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Waterside Strike Federal Court to Intervene. Compulsory Conference Called. Factories and Mines Closing Down. Ships Lying Idle. Federal Intervention. Compulsory Conference Called. Melbourne
On the application of Admiral Clarkson, the Federal Arbitration Court this afternoon decided to intervene in the seamen's dispute. A compulsory…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →King Coal
It is cabled that a British peer, giving evidence a few days ago before the Coal Commission in England, declared that he would still consider…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Ships Tied Up. Colliery Fleet Idle. Sidney
The steamers Riverina, Mallina and Hunter were tied up this afternoon and are now idle, while a large number of other vessels arc likely to be…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Adelaide Men Firm. City Coal Supply. Adelaide
The Adelaide seamen still refuse to strike. They say the trouble should be adjusted in the Arbitration Court. The secretary contends that the…
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