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Mining & the mines, 1913

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"Outsiders." the Coal Strike. New Mediators. Position at Bulli

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 31 March 1913 · page 7

BULLI, Sunday.--Not satisfied with the prospect of weeks, or perhaps months, of industrial chaos which now threatens the South Coast, and believing they may have the…

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Mining in the State. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 March 1913 · page 11

Mr. H. Abbott, chief engineer of the British mine for the past seven years, has resigned his position. His future movements are uncertain, but he is not likely to remain at…

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The Coal Strike. Deadlock Created. a Bogus Wire. Wollongong

The Sun · Monday 31 March 1913 · page 7

The South Coast coal strike to-day entered upon its third week with little prospects of an immediate settlement. On the contrary, both sides are making preparations for an…

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Mining. Values Firm. Speculation Quiet. Metal Prices Better

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 March 1913 · page 11

When the Sydney Stock Exchange resumed on Thursday, after an adjournment over the Easter holidays, the tone of the market was a decided improvement on the slackness…

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Will the Mines Restart ? Position at Helensburgh. If a Ballot Was Taken

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 31 March 1913 · page 7

HELENSBURGH, Sunday.--Somo excitement was caused last night among local miners through a report being circulated that some of the mines were likely to restart early in the…

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Northern Mines. Disputes at Pits. Men Want a Wages Board. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 March 1913 · page 10

It transpires that the resolutions of the delegate board were for a wages board to be appointed for the two districts. The resolutions have yet to be confirmed by the various…

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Coal Strike. Men Want a Conference. the Special Rules. Effect of the Amendments

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 March 1913 · page 9

Referring to Mr. Edden's statement regarding the suggested amendment of the special rules, which was tabled last session and referred to the Arbitration Court, Mr. A. E. Willis,…

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The Coal Strike. Rumors of Settlement. Excitement Runs High. Men Tired of Strike. Wollongong

Evening News · Monday 31 March 1913 · page 6

Pay Saturday was as lively as usual, and there was no appreciable falling off in the amount of business transacted. During the afternoon it was rumored that the Minister for…

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The Southern Collieries

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 8

A more immediate industrial upheaval has to some extent diverted attention from the position in the southern coalfields, but in the meantime it has undergone little…

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Northern Miners. Four Collieries Idle. Wages Board Proposal. May Be a Ballot

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 12

NEWCASTLE, Monday.--Mr. A. Lewis, treasurer of the Colliery Employees' Federation, speaking to-day in regard to the proposal for a Wages Board, said the motion will be dealt…

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Colliery Crisis. Balmain Miners Go Back. Proposal for a Ballot. Wollongong

Evening News · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 6

The South Coast coal strike has entered upon its third week, with both sides still determined to fight the matter out to the bitter end. Saturday night's report of the conference between…

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Mungana Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 14

For the fortnight ended March 14 the general manager of the Mungana Mining Company tendered the following, report:--Girofia mine: 200ft. level--North stope, the…

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Mines and Mining. Copper Ventures Strong. Set-back in Barriers

The Sun · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 5

In less than a week the price of copper in London has been advanced to the extent of £3 10s to £67 12s 6d. This is due to the increased consumption in Europe and in…

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The Northern Mines. Wages Board or Single Agreement. a Move by Lambton B Miners. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 9

"That the members of this Lambton lodge return to work when a tribunal has been arranged, with an independent chairman, who shall be approved of by the lodge, and that…

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South African Coal Trade

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 15

The output of coal from Natal for January, according to Messrs. W. Catts and Co.'s report, also the tonnage of coal shipped, shows a…

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In and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 14

The Great Britain Tin Mining Co. has declared a dividend of 1s per share, payable on April 26. The transfer books close on April 24. Latest returns reported for the period ended…

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Mining on the Mountains

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 6

LITHGOW, Monday.--The Easter holidays interfered to some extent with the working of the local and district collieries last fortnight, and the greatest number of days worked was nine. This number was worked at…

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Mining. Market Again Improving

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 14

Responding to advices which indicated stronger tendencies in stocks on the London and Continental markets mining prices underwent a further improvement on the Sydney Stock…

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