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Mining & the mines, 1926

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Wagga's Municipal Reticulation Services. Coal Gas Supply

The Daily Express · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 3

FOR 45 years from 1877 Wagga depended upon coal gas for its lighting and power purposes. Originally Messrs. Wark Bros. [?]…

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Miners' View Speech by Mr. A. J. Cook London, April 3

The Daily Express · Monday 5 April 1926 · page 1

The Miners' secretary, Mr. A. J. Cook, in a speech at Pontefract, said; “It is clear that the coal-owners are using their opportunity to declare…

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Coal Crisis Difficult Situation Signs of a Deadlock. (Reuter Service)LONDON April 4

The Daily Express · Monday 5 April 1926 · page 1

A member of the Mineral Executive states that the miners had given a reasoned reply to the owners’ proposals, but…

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Coal Mines General Strike Likely Dispute By. Engineers Newcastle

The Daily Express · Wednesday 7 April 1926 · page 1

A general strike on the coalfields appears to be imminent. All the mines were forced to c[?] work to-day because…

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Gold at Panama the Reported Find London, April 6

The Daily Express · Wednesday 7 April 1926 · page 1

The “Daily Chronicle” commenting on the Panama gold discovery, says that if the new reef realises the promoters’ hopes, that “it is as…

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Panama Gold Reported Discovery "As Big As the Band" London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 April 1926 · page 2

The "Daily Chronicle," commenting on the Panama gold discovery stalled: "If the new reef realises the promoters' hopes, it will be as big as The…

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British Mines Ruined by Ignorance. Coal Owner's Opinion. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 April 1926 · page 1

Addressing the Coal Commission today, Mr. C. M'Donald, of the Northern Collieries Association, said that in England the coal industry had been…

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Colliery Crisis Three Estates Concerned Strike Ballot Being Taken Melbourne

The Daily Express · Thursday 8 April 1926 · page 1

The general secretary of the Federated Engine Drivers’ Union, Mr. Gibson, stated to-day that the position in the coal industry in New…

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1928 Albury Gold Cup. Donated by Greg Greg Enthusiast

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 April 1926 · page 3

Mr. J. F. Nagle, secretary of the Albury Racing, Club, announced on Tuesday that the gold cup for the 1928 Cup meeting of the Albury…

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Colliery Crisis South Coast Action Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 9 April 1926 · page 2

Aggregate meeting of the South Coast miners were held to-day and it was unanimously decided by the Engine Driven and Fireman of the Bu[?]…

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Miners Reject Owners' Demands LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 April 1926 · page 1

It is understood that the executive of the Miners' Federation decided to reject the coalowners' proposals, and will recommend the special…

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Albury Gold Cup. a Star Entry Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 9 April 1926 · page 4

Murray King, winner of the Sydney Cup, will break his journey on the way back to Melbourne and will take parr omury Cup…

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British Miners Vital Delegate Conference London, April 9

The Daily Express · Saturday 10 April 1926 · page 1

Intense public Interest is taken in the [?] Delegate Conference, The "Daily Herald" is silent regarding the terms of the Executive's…

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British Miners Reject Owners' Proposals Another Conference. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 April 1926 · page 1

It is understood that the executive of the Miners Federation has decided to reject the coalowners' proposals, and recommend a special conference…

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The Coal Crisis Statement by Owners the Hibble Award Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 10 April 1926 · page 1

A statement was issued to-day by the. Northern, Southern and Wester Colliery Proprietors' Association regarding the strike threat of the Engine drivers…

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British Miners Owners Terms Refused Another Conference Sought (Reuter Service) LONDON April 10

The Daily Express · Monday 12 April 1926 · page 2

The miners ex[?]ve has invited the owners to meet it immediately to continue [?]gotlations for a settlements of the coal crisis…

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Albury Gold Cup

The Daily Express · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 4

“Winding” will review the various events for the Albury Gold Cup Meeting to-morrow, and give his…

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Wagga Gold Cup Splendid Nominations

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 3

The nominations for the Wagga Murrumbidgee Turf Club's Gold Cup meeting to be held on Friday and Saturday, April 23 and 24 reflect credit on…

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Wagga Gold Cup the Entries Thirty Three Horses Engaged

The Daily Express · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 4

General entries for the Wagga Gold Cup meeting on April 25 and 24, [?] last night Owing to telegraphic interruptions the pantry…

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British Coal Miners' Reply to Owners LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 14 April 1926 · page 1

THE MINERS' EXECUTIVE spent nearly four hours drawing up the reply to the Coal Court's recommendations for submission to the…

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