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Mining & the mines, 1919

4,299 stories in Sydney's papers · page 34 of 215

South Coast Mines Four Have the "Darg" WOLLONGONG

Evening News · Monday 3 March 1919 · page 6

The "darg" in new is operation at four [?] on the coast—at Cooleting. Helens[?] the two [?] It has been reported by Corrimal and old…

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If Miners Strike. Cost of Hasty Action. a Charter Promised. London

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 March 1919 · page 4

Mr. Lloyd George, introducing the bill constituting the Coal Commission, said the country was confronted with the prospect of civil strife .The miners were placed in the forefront of…

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Dangerous Unrest British Miners Agree to Wait. Commission to Inquire. London, Feb. 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 March 1919 · page 7

The conference of miners, railwaymen, and transport workers (the "Triple Alliance") has adjourned for about a fortnight. This is a compromise…

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Coal Miners May Strike for Six Hours Federation Council Meets

Evening News · Tuesday 4 March 1919 · page 5

The executive of the Australian [?] and shale Employees [?] this afternoon at the [?] quarters. Rawson Place City to…

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Miners Fined

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 4 March 1919 · page 5

WOLLONGONG, Monday.--An interesting mining case was heard before the S.M. (Mr. Edwards), when two miners and a wheeler were charged with defrauding the…

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North Bulli Colliery. Bulli

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 March 1919 · page 7

The North Bulli miners have been idle since last Monday because they object to nonunion men being employed in the mine. At a meeting held last Friday it was dacidad to…

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Coal Stack Afire

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 March 1919 · page 7

A coal-stack on the premises of Messrs. Howard Smith, Ltd., in Adolphus-street, Balmain, burst into flames on Friday morning. The outbreak was due to spontaneous…

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Mining Shares

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 4 March 1919 · page 3

Transactions in mining scrip were also dull yesterday, the turnover being very small. Hampden (copper) advanced 1½ to 11/1½, while Wallaroo…

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Late Mining

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 4 March 1919 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Monday.--Mining sales to-day were:-- Silver: British Brokens, 366, 369: B.H. Prop, 636, 639, 633; do. (6 weeks), 636, 633; B.H. South, 506, 509; North Brokens, 6 weeks, 549…

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Newcastle Coal Trade. Bright Prospects

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 4 March 1919 · page 12

During the past two months a noted advance in the Newcastle coal trade overseas has taken place, and the omens are that the near future should see things normal again. There are many factors which should contribute to this pleasing…

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Southern Coal Trade. "Darg" System at Work

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 4 March 1919 · page 5

WOLLONGONG, Monday.--The relationship between the miners and wheelers employed at the South Clifton and Tunnel collieries has, since the introduction of the '"darg" system…

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Gold From Hill End. Rich Specimene Obtained

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 4 March 1919 · page 5

Rich specimens of the ore just broken in the mien. ven on the Hill End (N.S.W.) field by the Amalgamated Company, which is working…

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The Miners. Request for Increased Wages. Federal Cabinet Refuses to Intervene

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 March 1919 · page 6

Mr. Watt, Acting Prime Minister, has notified the Australasian Coal and Shale Employees' Federation that the Commonwealth Government saw nothing to justify…

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Request Refused. Mr. Watt to Miners. Matter for the State. Mr. Willis Makes Further Overtures

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 4 March 1919 · page 4

The request of the Australasian Coal and Shale Employees' Federation for the re-establishment of the Coal Board instituted by Mr. Hughes three years ago, has been refused by the…

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Colliery Idle Miners Cease Work CLIFTON

The Sun · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 8

This morning the mine at Coalcliff was laid idle as a result of alleged grievances. The men hold a meeting in…

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Block 10 Mi9sima Gold Mines

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 3

The following is a copy of a wire which has been received from the assistant manager, Misima:—"January—Crushed 946 tons ore; treated 757 tons…

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Coal Miners Will There Be a Strike?

The Sun · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 9

The position created by a section of the minors in the various districts tendering 14 days notice of their intention to cease work is causing a deal of…

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Mining. in and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 12

The manager of the New Burragorang Silver-mining Company, reporting for the fortnight ended March 1, advises the despatch of 6 tons of ore to the smelters, and that a further 6 tons is on hand awaiting arrival…

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Restless Miners. Coal Position Ominous. Union's Reply. Difficulty Over the Board

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 March 1919 · page 9

The refusal of the Acting-Prime Minister to re-establish the Coal Board has accentuated the unrest among the miners. It is claimed by the miners that the cost of…

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