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Mining & the mines, 1921

3,752 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 188

Death of Mrs. Gold Means of Resuscitation Questioned at Inquest

Evening News · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 7

After being taken from the surf in an exhausted condition at Manly on January 21. Mrs. Em[?] Gold 42, of Clifton Hall flats, North Steppe, died. These…

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Our Coal Mines. the Discontented Miner

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 7

A very different character to our last study is much in evidence before every student of the coal miner, and it is not his own fault if he is not accepted as the type of his class…

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Two Miners Injured Earth Pall in Colliery GUNNEDAH

The Sun · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 4

Two men, Anthony Juratowitch and Andrew Jeavons. were burled by a fall of earth at the Curlowis coal mine today. Jeavons was only slightly hurt,…

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"Darling Mine."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 15

Olive Thomas's latest Selznick feature, "Darling Mine," which is to be screened at the Australian Theatre, Hyde Park, and the Strand, Pitt-street, commencing to-day, is a play similar to "Daddy…

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Mining Shares

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 5

The recovery of £5/15/ a ton in the London price of tin appeared to harden quotations for mining stocks on the Sydney Exchange yesterday…

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N.z Mining Dispute

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 16

WELLINGTON (N.Z.) Friday.--The coalmining position is still critical, owing to the difficulty of agreeing upon a chairman for the tribunal to investigate the alleged victimisation at Blackball…

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Mystery Mine Aldermanic Secrecy Tenders Not Disclosed

The Sun · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 8

"Please give me a list of the coal mines offered to the council, the names of the tenderers, and the prices quoted," asked an innocent pressman…

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Miners Meet. Annual Federal Council. Many Matters Discussed

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 11

The annual conference of the mining department of the Workers' Industrial Union of Australia (the O.B.U.), late the Australian Coal and Shale Employees Federation, was held in…

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Alleged Forgery Mining Broker Charged

The Sun · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 7

Two charges of having forged and uttered cheques on the Bank of Now South Wales for £15 and £30 respectively, with intent to defraud, wore brought…

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Tin Industry. Further Stoppages Likely. Tasmanian Mines Affected

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 13

A recovery of £5/10/ per ton to £174/15/ in the London price of tin was announced by cable yesterday, and gave rise to a more hopeful feeling among those interested in the…

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Help for Fossickers Mr. Cann Among Miners EMMAVILLE

The Sun · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 4

The Minister for Mines, Mr. George Cann, and Mr. McClelland, M.L.A., passed through Emmavllie to-day. They were met by supporters and friends…

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Mining Broker Charged Allegations of Forgery

Evening News · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 4

Before Mr. Gllen Shaw. S.M at the Central Police Court today, Frederick William Bracegirdle 45, mining broker was charged by warrant, with having at…

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N.Z. Mining Dispute Wellington

Evening News · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 6

On the suggestion of the Premier, the miners and owners have agreed to refer the Blackball dispute to a [?] with a chairman nominated by Mr. Marsey…

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The Miners. Meeting of Council. Over £100,000 in Receipts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 14

The annual meeting of the council of the Coal and Shale Employees' Federation, now known as the Mining Department of the O.B.U., was commenced at Rawson-chambers…

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The Coal Industry Welsh Depression Passing Export Prices Fall London

Evening News · Saturday 29 January 1921 · page 1

Expert Relieve that the worst phase of the depression on the South Wa[?] fields has passed. Expert pipes have fallen from…

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N.Z. Collieries Resume "Go-slow" Abandoned WELLINGTON

The Sun · Sunday 30 January 1921 · page 2

The parties to the coal-miners dispute have agreed to the appointment of a tribunal, presided over by a chairman appointed by Mr. Massey, to…

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Wages and Profits Special Miners' Conference Hearing Owners Proposals LONDON, January 28

The Sun · Sunday 30 January 1921 · page 1

A special delegate conference of the Miners' Federation is being held in London, Mr. Smillie presiding, to hear the coalowners' proposals in…

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Better Times Ahead The Mining Industry Mr. Cann Hopeful "We Will Find a Way" ARMIDALE

The Sun · Sunday 30 January 1921 · page 2

Speaking at Armidale to-day Mr. Cann said that the portfolio of the Minister for Mines had been one of the most neglected of all portfolios…

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Waiting for Coal

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 4

There can be no doubt that regulations which necessitate a vessel waiting 104 days before it is able to secure a full coal cargo are not operating in…

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Miners Out of Work

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 31 January 1921 · page 8

ARDLETHAN, Saturday.--About a hundred miners have been discharged at Ardlethan, on account of the low price of tin. Unless the market rises, there is little possibility of a…

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