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Mining & the mines, 1937

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Big Coal Strike May Be Declared This Week Important Conferences Probably Seventy-five idle Mines

Daily Advertiser · Monday 2 August 1937 · page 1

There will be general stoppages at all coalmines in the northern, western and southern fields to-morrow to protest against the…

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Latest News of the Mining Strike Sydney To-day

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 2 August 1937 · page 2

Although a general stoppage has not yet been ordered there, 2700 miners of eight mines, Northern and Southern fields are on strike…

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Gold Digging Days Cobb and Co's Coaches Keen Rivalry Among Drivers (Copyright)

Daily Advertiser · Monday 2 August 1937 · page 2

One bright morning in 1860 William Simmonds, a Bathurst lad, went for a stroll in the vicinity of the present gaol. There was a pond somewhere near and, not far away, a public house. Presently, up rolled about a dozen queer…

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Telegraphic News SYDNEY, Monday Miners' Strike

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 3 August 1937 · page 2

Although a general stoppage has not yet been ordered, there are 2,700 miners and eight mines in the North and Southern fields on strike to-day…

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Fourteen Mines Closed 5210 Men Idle

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 August 1937 · page 1

By the end of the day the men at 11 additional mines had joined those at the Aberdare Central, Elrington and Bellbird, making 15 mines idle on the…

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5210 Miners Idle on Coalfields Work Ceases in 15 MINES More Expected to Close To-morrow Compulsory Conference Sits Western Miners Refuse to Increase Production for Reserve Supplies SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 August 1937 · page 1

With the compulsory conference of miners and proprietors presided over by Mr. Justice Cantor in session throughout the day, 15 mines, involving 5210 men, were idle. Two pits in the north, nine in the south, and one in…

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OVER 5000 IDLE 15 Mines Cease More Expected SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 3 August 1937 · page 1

With the complsory conference of miners and proprietors presided over by Mr. Justice Cantor in session throughout yesterday, 15 mines,…

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The Plaza Theatre "Gold Diggers of 1937" To-night

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 3 August 1937 · page 3

"Gold Diggers of 1937." the fourth and most elaborate of the famed series of musical movies which began in 1929, will be the attraction at the…

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Miners Opposed to Arbitration Secretary Refers to "Lesson of 1930" SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 3 August 1937 · page 1

Mr. W. Orr, general secretary of the Miners' Federation, referring to the possibility of the dispute being dealt with by the Arbitration Court, said that…

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Hopes of Peace in Coal Industry! But Both Sides Reticent Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 3 August 1937 · page 1

There appears to be a more hopeful outlook for peace in the coal industry, although neither side is yet prepared to make any statement on the position…

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The Coal Situation Strike Docket System Credit for Miners SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 4 August 1937 · page 1

It was stated at a meeting of the Miners' Central Council to- day that arrangements have been completed for £35,000 worth of credits with Sydney wholesale firms, and stores in the…

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Coal Dispute Tentative Settlement the Terms Yet to Be Submitted to Miners Sydney, Tuesday night

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 August 1937 · page 4

The terms of settlement of a dispute which threatened to throw every colliery in New South Wales idle within the next few days were…

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Wagga and the Coal Strike

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 August 1937 · page 4

The question of how the coal strike would affect Wagga was discussed yesterday with Mr. H. J. Chaston, the municipal engineer. Mr. Chaston said…

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South Coast Miners Two Thousand Resume Work Wollongong

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 August 1937 · page 4

About 2000 miners on the south coast, who were idle yesterday, returned to work to-day. The only mine not in operation was South Bulli, where…

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Miners' Conference To-Day SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 5 August 1937 · page 1

A conference of the Miners' Federation was held in Sydney to-day, at which a special report on negotiations to date was submitted by the Central…

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Miners Council Meets Maximum Levies Recommended Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 August 1937 · page 3

Although it is hoped that the dispute between the colliery owners and miners will be settled at the resumed deliberations of the compulsory conference…

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Miners' Council Meets Maximum Levies Recommended SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 5 August 1937 · page 1

Although it is hoped that the dispute between the colliery owners and miner, will be settled at the resumed deliberations of the compulsory conference…

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Telegraphic News SYDNEY, Thursday General Coal Strike Threatened

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 2

The Miners Lodges have sent delegate to the State conference of the Miners Federation which opened today with authority to call a general…

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Coal Dispute Position Uncertain Owners' Counter-proposals Awaited "Must Be Reasonable" Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 4

The possibility of a general strike in the coal industry throughout New South Wales is not yet completely removed. It was decided by the State…

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Strike Threat in Coal Industry Owners Conferences Miners' Federation Preparations SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 August 1937 · page 5

on Tuesday the compulsory conference of the Miners' Federation and representatives of the colliery proprietors Will be held, and the owners will…

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