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Mining & the mines, 1910

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Mining in the State. Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 January 1910 · page 13

A number of men prospecting near Dark Corner and Paddy Lucky mine, Sunny Corner district, discovered a satisfactory show for gold Five gold leases, aggregating 60 acres, have…

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In the Mining Districts. Wollongong

The Star · Saturday 1 January 1910 · page 8

The last night of the old year passed off comparatively quietly in Wollongong, although a large number of people paraded the streets till close on mdnight. The New…

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Kethel and Co.'s Coal. No Agreement About Price

The Star · Saturday 1 January 1910 · page 5

The difficulty between Messrs. Kethell and Co. and the Railway Commissioners, about the price to be paid for the coal from the Young Wallsend and Ebbw Main collieries,…

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The Coal Trade. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 January 1910 · page 10

Sir,—In reference to Mr. Hawkins's letter in to-day's "Herald," I was not trying to tell the mine-owners how to manage their business, nor did I insinuate that the miners were…

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The Case for Labor. Facts and the Coal Strike

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 January 1910 · page 4

Although facts are reputed to be stubborn things their reputation for stubbornness is not so well grounded as is that of a large proportion of mankind. The world is full too, of…

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Paying for the Coal. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 January 1910 · page 10

Sir,—will you kindly permit me to express the indignation which hundreds feel at the treatment the miners' mines are receiving at the hands of the Railway…

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Final Sporting. the Coal Strike. Feeling in the North. Maitland

The Star · Saturday 1 January 1910 · page 10

No change has taken place in the strike conditions here. General regret is expressed at the division that has taken place among the congress delegates, but it appears to…

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Another Board Gone Bung. Miners Declining Horsehair Government, Mr. Bowling and Mr. Paterson

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 1 January 1910 · page 4

Another Hoard has gone bung, and once more the strikers intimate they want no more Horse—that Government—that is…

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Far-reaching Effect. Position at Broken Hill. South Mine Closes Down. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 January 1910 · page 9

The South mine, which employs over 1100 men, has posted the following notice:—"To employees on leave.—Owing to the coal strike the mine will not be reopened till further…

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"From Bank to Bank." What It Really Means. Miners' Main Grievance Explained. Some Striking Contrasts

The Star · Saturday 1 January 1910 · page 8

"Eight hours from Lank to bank." That is one of the principal claims put forward by the men working in the coal mines of New South Wales. It does not…

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Miners' Hours. Serious Difficulty in South Wales. Owners Claim £960,000 Damages. Men Threaten to Terminate Agreement

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 January 1910 · page 9

LONDON, Friday.--A serious difficulty has arisen in South Wales, owing to the decision of the High Court of Justice that the men tire liable to work 60 extra hours yearly…

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Mr. Hughes on the Situation. That Compact with Mr. Bowling. "He Will Hear More of Those Two Mines."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 January 1910 · page 9

"I see Mr. Bowling denies having made a compact with Senator Guthrle and myself with reference to the Ebbw Main and Young Wallsend mines," Mr. Hughes added. "No…

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The Coal Crisis. Will Follow Mr. Hughes. and Stick to the Old Congress. Decision of the Mt. Keira Men. Wollongong

The Star · Saturday 1 January 1910 · page 8

The Mount Kelra Miners' Lodge met yesterday afternoon at the Cricket Ground Mr. A. Waugh, district treasurer and southern delegate to the old congress, was present,…

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The Strike. Fighting Arbitration. Results Disastrous to Unions. Mr. Mtchell Blames Mr. Bowling. What About the Royal Commission? Miners Would Vote to Go Back

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 January 1910 · page 9

The secretary of the Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen, Mr, H. A. Mitchell, had something to say about Mr. Bowling's speech, on Thursday at Wollongong. He reminds Mr…

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The Coal Strike

Sunday Times · Sunday 2 January 1910 · page 12

There is every indication, that a resumption of work on the South Coast will be arranged for during this week. A committee of 15 citizens of the districts between Mount Kembla and…

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Tie Strike. Newcastle's Heavy Losses. the Miners' Mines Work to Be Resumed. Newcastle, Saturday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 2 January 1910 · page 7

Since the strike commenced 59 vessels, within an aggregate tonnage of 173,714, have arrived to load for foreign and New Zealand arrived to load for foreign and New Zealand ports. During the month of…

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Welsh Coal Trouble Likely

Sunday Times · Sunday 2 January 1910 · page 12

A serious difficulty has occurred in South Wales owing to the derision of the High Court that the men are liable to work 60 extra hours yearly. The owners claim £960,000 damages due through…

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Gossip About Theatricals Mine Uncle

Sunday Times · Sunday 2 January 1910 · page 18

Nat. Goodwin, the actor, who is shortly to make his reappearance in musical comedy, was once the here of an amusing incident in the theatre. in one of his…

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Coal for the Post Office. Melbourne

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 2 January 1910 · page 1

The Federal Executive Council has aproved of the purchase, without inviting teners, for coal for the Postmaster -General's Department in New South Wales. The…

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Mining and Finance General Remarks

Sunday Times · Sunday 2 January 1910 · page 3

The closing of the Stock Exchange has, of course, prevented official quotations being made. At the some time, there is business doing in Pitt-street, and prices are higher than when vork…

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