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Mining & the mines, 1926

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The Collieries No Development Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 28 May 1926 · page 1

There was not any development to-day in the coal dispute, but a meeting of the Engine drivers. and Firemen’s Union officials and the…

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New Scheme Government May Intervene in Coal Strike May Eliminate Collective , Bargaining Terms to Be Submitted to Individual Coal Owners and Miners Secret Ballot London, May 26

The Daily Express · Friday 28 May 1926 · page 1

The stock markets finned late this afternoon on an unconfirmed rumour that the miners were ready to negotiate on the basis of an eight-hours…

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The Miners' Strike More Resumptions SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 28 May 1926 · page 1

It is stated that there may be resumptions at some other mines, following on the decision of the miners at the State coal mine, Lithgow, to…

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British Strike Economising the Coal LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 28 May 1926 · page 1

THE SERIOUSNESS of the coal situation is emphasised by the an announcement by the secretary at the mines that householders will…

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British Miners Government's New Plans May Ignore Organisations Ballot of Individuals LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 May 1926 · page 2

The London "Daily Express" features an announcement that the Government. Is considering important new proposals to end the mining…

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Coalfields Dispute Delegate Boards to Consider Engine Drivers and Miners Still Disagree Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 May 1926 · page 5

An important move in connection with the coalfields trouble took place to-night, when at a meeting of the central council of the Miners'…

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State Coal Mine Resumes on Monday Men's Demands Conceded Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 May 1926 · page 1

Work will be resumed at the State coal mine at Lithgow on Monday. Mr. H. Gibson, secretary of the Enginedrivers and Firemen's…

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The Collieries Partial Settlement Some Districts Deferred Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 29 May 1926 · page 1

Progress towards a settlement of the coal strike was delayed yesterday by the decision of the Miners’ Executive to submit certain…

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British Strike the Coal Shortage Emergency Rations London, May 27

The Daily Express · Saturday 29 May 1926 · page 2

The seriousness of the coal situation is emphasised by an announcement by the Secretary for Mines that householders are only…

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Coal Rationed Serious Situation British Householders on Limited Allowance Dwindling Supplies

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 May 1926 · page 4

Daily the situation in Britain on account of the coal industry dispute becomes worse. The parties appear to be drifting farther…

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Near Agreement New South Wales Strikes Nearing the End Employers Accept Working-hours Compromise Colliery Situation Still Uncertain But Outlook Much More Hopeful Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 29 May 1926 · page 1

About 250 members of the Metal Trades Employers’ Association met at the Chamber of Commerce this afternoon to consider the Disputes…

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Coal Strike No New Development

Daily Advertiser · Monday 31 May 1926 · page 2

No developments in the coal strike are expected before the middle of next week. A report to the City Council…

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Coal Strike Settlement Imminent SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 31 May 1926 · page 1

There is no alteration in the coal strike position to-day, although there ia a general feeling that settlement is Imminent…

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May Import Coal (Reuter Service) LONDON, May 30

The Daily Express · Monday 31 May 1926 · page 1

The “Sunday Times” political correspondent says that ln the event of the mining deadlock continuing, the Government will arrange to import…

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Blue and Gold Ball Big Night at Tumut

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 31 May 1926 · page 3

A Blue and Gold ball was held at Tumut on Thursday evening last. The Country Women's Association (which locally has a membership of about 70…

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British Coal Strike Settlement New Terms Suggested London May 28

The Daily Express · Monday 31 May 1926 · page 1

Mr. Frank Hodges (ex-Seoretary of the Miners Federation, and who was civil Lord of the Admiralty in 1924 has advanced [?]…

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Britain's Coal Trouble. Government Sticking to the Industries LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 31 May 1926 · page 1

A ROYAL proclamation has been gazetted, declaring the continuance of a State of emergency, owing to the continued coal…

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Prince Gives to Miners' Dependents Wonderful Response to Special Appeal Vote on Resumption London, Saturday. (Reuter). LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Monday 31 May 1926 · page 2

A royal proclamation has been gazetted declaring a continuance of a state of emergency owing to the The "Sunday Times" states that in the event of the mining industry deadlock continuing the Government will arrange to import and distribute…

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44-Hour Dispute Settlement Whole of Australia the Next Step Coal Strike Still in Progress the New Arbitration Court Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 31 May 1926 · page 2

Both sides in the 44-hour dispute appear to be satisfied with the settlement, as reported in "The Daily Advertiser" on Saturday. In trades union circles it is regarded as the first step towards getting a 44-hour Trades unionists who attended the mass meeting at the Sydney Town. Hall yesterday to receive the reports of the disputes committee on the…

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Coal Fields Trouble. Position Little Changed

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 1 June 1926 · page 2

There is little change in the postilion regarding the coal fields trouble. To-day, Mr. Gibson, secretary of the Enginedrivers and Firemen's…

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