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Riverina · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1923

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Mine on Fire Outbreak at Broken Hill Broken Hill

The Daily Express · Thursday 12 July 1923 · page 2

A fire is raging in the Central mine, and the fl[?]omen are pouring in a great volume of water in the hope of preventing the flames from spreading to…

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To Be, or Not to BEl What of the Coal Trouble? SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 12 July 1923 · page 1

It is generally conceded, that, today's proceedings of the coal conference will result either in a settlement or a big industrial upheaval…

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An Arctic Coal Mine

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 13 July 1923 · page 5

According to "La Nature," the most northerly coal mine in the world is that of the Arctic Coal Company (an American concern) at…

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Mining

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 13 July 1923 · page 3

For the half-year ended April 30, the Adelong Gold Estates, No Liability, earned a profit of £827 on working account, compared with a loss of…

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Mr. Oakes Wins Coal Trouble Settled Mines Re-start in Two Weeks Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 13 July 1923 · page 1

Largely as the result of the intervention of Mr. C. W. Oakes, Acting Premier, to-day, the coal dispute may be regarded as settled,…

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The Council’s Coal

The Daily Express · Friday 13 July 1923 · page 2

In the last fortnight 118 tons of coal was used at the Wagga Municipal Power House. In that period 80 tons was received, and the amount on…

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Coal Strike Over. Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 July 1923 · page 4

It is understood that the agreement reached at the Coal conference yesterday will be ratified at a special meeting of the Coal Proprietors'…

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Coal Strike Settled Acting Premier's Intervention Successful. Both Parties Accept Conditions. Mines to Reopen in a Fortnight. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 July 1923 · page 2

The coal trouble on the Maitland field has been settled. With commendable promptness the acting Premier, Mr. Oakes, stepped in at a moment when both parties were at loggerheads, and put certain proposals forward which were accepted by both sides…

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Effect of Coal Strike Will Gas Be Dearer ?

The Daily Express · Saturday 14 July 1923 · page 2

Apropos the recent gas trouble which was experienced in Wagga, the Gasworks Manager (Mr. Middlemiss) has reported to the Council…

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The Coal Dispute Settlement Assured Extremists Dissatisfied Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 14 July 1923 · page 2

It Is understood that the coalowners’ will formally meet on Monday to ratify the terms of settlement of the Northern coal trouble, and the…

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Coal Owners' Privilege. Newcastle

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 July 1923 · page 1

It is understood that the miners have agreed to allow the owners the privilege of giving 14 days' notice to any man whom they wish to dismiss. According…

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Central Mine Fire Conditions Improved Broken Hill

The Daily Express · Monday 16 July 1923 · page 1

At 11 p.m. yesterday the Germen were right upon the fire in the Central. Mine, playing three hoses upon it…

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Miners' Five Day Week. a Rumor Denied. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 July 1923 · page 2

Mr. Frank Hodges denies that the Minors' Federation yesterday passed a resolution demanding a five day working week. He says no decision was…

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[?]League. Gold Competition

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 17 July 1923 · page 2

The [?] teams taking part in the competition was clearly [?] on Saturday last when [?] Yanco and Ibis…

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Toe Coal Trouble Statement To-day Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 17 July 1923 · page 1

Mr. Macdonald and Mr. Willie both stated to-night that there was nothing for the press regarding the coal settlement; but probably a statement…

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Riverina Collieries Annual Meeting “Into Coal in a Month”

The Daily Express · Wednesday 18 July 1923 · page 2

The annual meeting of shareholders of the Riverina Collieries Ltd, was held at Albury on Monday, Mr A. K. Trethowas; M.L.C., chairman…

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The Coal Compromise. Mr Oakes' Announcement SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 18 July 1923 · page 1

It is expected Mr. Oakes will be in a position this afternoon to annunce details of the coal compromise. In all likelihood, the pits will be…

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The Coal Trouble. Settlement at Hand. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 July 1923 · page 2

Mr. A. C. Willis, representing the miners, and Mr. C. M'Donald, the owners' representative, met to-day and went into the terms of settlement in…

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The Coal Dispute Fixing the Settlement a Few Points for Adjustment Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 18 July 1923 · page 1

The Northern Coal Mine Owners met in Sydney to-day-to consider proposals and the draft agreement with the coal miners for the settlement of…

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Gold Standard Likely

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 19 July 1923 · page 2

"The Times" Berlin correspondent says it is practically certain thai a resolution will be adopted by the Economic Council of the Reichstag, to the…

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