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Mining & the mines, 1920

3,666 stories in Sydney's papers · page 40 of 184

"An Old Sweetheart of Mine"

The Sun · Sunday 28 March 1920 · page 4

At the Newtown Majestic Theatre yesterday "An Old Sweetheart of Mine" revealed a now style of American play, with plenty of excitement…

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British Miners Reject the Government Offer

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 March 1920 · page 1

LONDON, Friday.—The Government offered the miners 20 per cent. increase in lieu of 3/ increase per shift, demanded by the men. The Miners' Federation…

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British Miners' Demands Deadlock in Negotiations—Strike Probable

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 March 1920 · page 2

LONDON, March 28.—It appears that Lloyd George did not refuse to meet the miners' delegates, and is said to be willing to keep the door of negotiations open,…

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From Coal to Oil Ships Being Converted MELBOURNE

The Sun · Sunday 28 March 1920 · page 4

Following the permission lately granted by the West Australian Government to the Anglo-Persian Oil Company to lay pipes along the…

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Tactless Language Lloyd George Embitters Miners "Mail" Reproves Prime Minister Men Arrange for Strike Ballot London, March 25

The Sun · Sunday 28 March 1920 · page 1

The mining expert of "The Times" estimates that the miners are entitled to a rise of 8s weekly, but they claim 16s…

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Idle Colliery. Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 6

The Corrimal colliery is idle owing to the employment of non-union contractors…

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The Coal Miners. Strike Prospects. Suggested Blockade. a Settlement Expected. London, March 24

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 5

The Government offered the minors a 20 per cent, increase, in lieu of the men's demand of 3s a day. The Miners' Federation rejected the offer, objecting to the percentage system of…

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Mining

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 9

Dealing in mining scrip was of average weekend dimensions on Saturday, and with the exception of Broken Hill stocks firm prices ruled. Business was distinctly weaker. "Hills"…

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Coal in Tasmania

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 4

A few weeks ago Mr. C. Fitzroy discovered a seam of coal about two miles from the present terminus of the Preolenna (Tas.) tramway, and he…

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Miners' Conference. London, March 26

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 5

After to-day's miners' conference with Mr. Lloyd George, Mr. Hodges announced that the Government would make another offer on Monday…

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Confiscated Gold Fine Reduced

The Sun · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 4

Mr. Noor Dard. of Elizabeth street, Redfern, states that as a result of representations made to the Commonwealth Government the fines imposed…

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Gathering Oysters Coal Miner's Death WOLLONGONG

Evening News · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 4

Bert M'Goldrick (29), a coal miner, employed at Mount Keira. was drowned in Lake illawarra yesterday afternoon He was one of a party fishing on the lake…

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Labour Crisis. Strike Menace. Railwaymen and Miners. London, Feb. 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 7

The situation between the Government and the Minors' Federation is that thw latter agreed to accept the percentage basis in respect to the wages increase, provided the…

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Industrial Discord the Perils of a Miners Commune. (By Democrat.) No. V.

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 6

The trend of public and economic thought in those days of reconstruction inclines towards the reorganisation of industry. This is generally believed to be a vital necessity to…

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Hard to Please British Miners' Demands £10,000,000 Rise Insufficient LONDON, March 27

The Sun · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 1

The situation between the Government and the Miners' Federation is that the latter has agreed to accept a percentage basis in respect to a…

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Coal Export

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 4

The shipment of coal at Newcastle during last week for places beyond the State amounted to 77,894 tons, of which 67,945 tons represented…

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Ceylon Bars Gold

Evening News · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 4

The sydney office of the Orient line has received a communication from Colombo stating that there is a prohibition against [?] gold coins ashore at the port. A…

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Mining Notes

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 3

The mine manager of Marshall, Hill End, states that out of 35 tons of mixed stone 51 ounces of gold were obtained…

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Mining Shares

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 3

Business in Mining Shares was fairly brisk upon the Sydney Exchange yesterday. Silver lead stocks were lower. Broken Hill Pty. eased 3d, Junction…

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Another Mine Idle. Ipswich

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 9

Owing to a dispute over the stone question the Aberdaro Extended mine was idle to-day. It appears that two men were discharged for filling too much stone, and a request for their…

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