Farmers, Miners, Railways and — yes, A Nationalist Government
The Land · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 1
An extraordinary procedure on the part of the Railway Commissioners has just come to light. It is common knowledge that of late the railways have not been paying any too well, and in a number of instances fares and freights have had to be increased. (Freights on artificial manures were raised by 400 per cent.) Accordingly the South Coast miners who travel by the workmen's train found their weekly tickets increased by ninepence. Against this they stoutly rebelled, and notified the railway authorities that, if the charge was imposed next week, they would refuse to travel by the workmen's…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Our Coal Supply Stoppages in Industry Federal Tribunal's Inquiry
The Sun · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 5
At a meeting to-day of the special coal tribunal appointed by the Federal Government to deal with disputes in the coal industry, reference was made to the number…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →State Coal Contracts Newington Hospital Supplies Charge of False Pretences
The Sun · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 5
The hearing of the charge of false pretences in connection with supply of coal to the Newington State Hospital and Asylum preferred against Oswald George Stoneham…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mining. in and About the Mines
The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 7
The following quotations of mining shares were reported on the London Stock Exchange on Thursday:--British (old), buyers 31s, sellers 32s; Brokens, buyers 45s 6d, sellers 46s 6d;…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Miners' Claims
The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 13
Mr. Lloyd George, the Prime Minister, received a deputation from the Miners' Federation. Mr. Robert Smillie, president of the Miners' Federation of Great Britain, outlined…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Girl of Mine
The St George Call · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 6
You are brighter than a fairy, With your manners, light and airy; Darling little Girl of mine…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mount Lyell Mines. Agreement Repudiated
The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 7
MELBOURNE, Friday.--After repudiating the agreement arrived at between their representatives and the Mount Lyell Company, a meeting of the Federated Mining employees,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →A Question of Coal. Alleged Inferior Quality
The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 13
The hearing of the charge against Oswald George Stoneham Lane (44), trading as Lane and Dawson, of falsely pretending to W. E. Megarvey, manager of the State Hospital and…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Ministers at Adelong. Proposed Re-opening of Mines
The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 15
ADELONG. Friday.--Mr. Fitzpatrick, Minister for Mines, arrived here to-day. Mr. Booby, Minister for Labor and industry, who is the member for the district, is also here…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Mining. Rally in British. Deeps Recover
The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 15
Fair interest was centred in most mining groups on the Stock Exchange yesterday, and altogether prices displayed general solidity, with odd increases and comparatively fewer…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →France Refuses Gold Ornaments. Central Bank Refuses Patriotic Offer of Jewelery
The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 6
The Paris correspondent of the London "Telegraph" writes:— Is gold wanted by the Allies?" "No," says the Bank of France…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mining. Notes and News
Sunday Times · Sunday 27 May 1917 · page 4
The directors of the Hampden Cloncurry Copper Co. have declared a reduced dividend of 1/- per share, payable on June 14. Transfer boobs close on May 29. The payment will…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mining. in and About the Mines
The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 May 1917 · page 7
A Charters Towers telegram reported on Saturday that Clark's Gold Mines had crushed 288 tons of stone for a recovery of £5165, During last week the Edna May Company…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Edna May Consolidated Gold Mining Company
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 May 1917 · page 9
The report of the directors of the Edna May Consolidated Gold Mining Company for the half-year, ended March 31, states that developments have been most satisfactory…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Ballarat's Coal Justice Heydon Withdraws Brave Soldier Miners
The Sun · Monday 28 May 1917 · page 5
How is it that the same men will in one situation die a hundred times over rather than go back on their mates, and in another leave them to be slaughtered.... in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Objected to Mud Colliery Owners Troubles Erratic Wheelers
The Sun · Monday 28 May 1917 · page 5
When the Special Coal Tribunal met to-day Mr. Morgan, representing the southern colliery proprietors, stated that the Port Kembia colliery was idle this morning, not…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mining. Quiet Conditions
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 May 1917 · page 9
Very little of note was passing on the Stock Exchange on Saturday, so far as mining propositions were concerned. A few transactions in Barriers and a couple each in…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Victorian Gold Yields. Melbourne
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 May 1917 · page 9
The following gold yleids are announced:- Cathcart Central (fortnight), 350oz; Langi Logan South (fortnight), 137oz; New Langi Logan (fortnight), 2[?]5oz; Carlisle, crushed 57[?] tons for 99oz; Johnson's…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Patriotic Funds. Old Gold Fund
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 May 1917 · page 10
This fund will have a stall in Martin-place on Red Triangle Day. Donations of old jewellery and gold and silver articles of any description will be welcomed at the head depot, City Mutual-clumbers, 62…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →State Coal Contract?. Charge of False Pretences
Evening News · Monday 28 May 1917 · page 5
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