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Sydney · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1923

4,495 stories in Sydney's papers · page 42 of 225

Mining Notes. Mount Morgan Operations

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 5

During the four weeks ended February 20, the furnaces at Mount Morgan treated 4638 tons of Mount Morgan, are, 5463 tons concentrates, and…

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British Miners' Wages Bonar Law Refuses Inquiry LONDON

The Sun · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 8

Mr. Bonar Law has refused to hold an inquiry into British miners' wages and working conditions. The Federation executive is calling a delegates…

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Quarter Share in Balmain Mine Offer to City Council Aldermen Divided

Evening News · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 5

The fact that the City Council is asked to pay £100,000 for a quarter share in the Balmain Colliery, of which the value is set…

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"Afraid of His Life" Coal Unionist's Fears Evidence Before Tribunal

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 4

In 1920 the men at the Northern Extended colliery worked 22212 days; last year they worked only 16634, and the pay was £13711412 per man…

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The Ruhr. Arms in Essen. German Coal Supplies. London, Feb. 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 March 1923 · page 9

The "Echo de Paris" says that during a round-up in Essen a quantity of arms and documents were found, and 150 German agents-provocateurs were arrested. It is…

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Cooks Pioneer Gold and Tin Mines, N.l

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 11

Operations by Cocks Pioneer Gold and Tin Mines. N.L., for the half-year ended November 30 resulted in a net profit of £4872. After liquidating the debit of £3445 brought forward, and allowing £940 for…

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Gold Mine Found Discoverer Dispossessed. Error In Lodging Claim

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 14

A reef 18 inches wide, richly impregnated with gold, has been found on the property of Mr. Hugh Marshall, of Wondalga, near Adelong, by a man…

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The Coming Straggle in the Coal Mining Industry

Communist · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 2

When we examine the discussions that have taken place at the Coal Mining Tribunal and dissect the Coal Owners' statements, we can only come to one conclusion, that by hook or by crook the Coal Barons will deliver an attack upn the coal miners for an all-round decrease of wages…

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Coal Industry. Western Miners' Threat. No Back Saturday Work. Chairman's Warning

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 10

A definite reply was made by the Chairman of the Coal Tribunal (Mr. C. Hibble) yesterday to a communication received by Mr. Bragg (western owners) from the western branch…

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Bellambi Coal Co

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 7

At an extraordinary general meeting of the Bellambi Coal Company, Limited, held at the office of the company in Melbourne on Wednesday (the chairman of…

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British Miners' Representative States Miners' Case in the House of Commons

Communist · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 3

Conditions in the Mining Industry of Great Britain were forcibly brought before the House of Commons on Wednesday, December 13th, by Mr. Stephen…

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Queensland Coal. Government Activity

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 7

The Queensland State coalmine, fifty miles from Bowen, is working an 80-ft, seem of the mineral, and with the object of capturing the coal trade of…

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Balmain Colliery. Purchase Proposals. City Council's Position. Many Difficulties

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 8

The City Council, in the interests of the ratepayers as well as in the interests of the future development of its electricity supply department, should be very careful before it…

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Cease Work Miners Give Notice NEWCASTLE

Evening News · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 1

The whole of the members of the Engine Drivers and Firemen's Unions, employed at Whitburn Colliery, have given 14 days notice of their…

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To Meet Miners Mr. Bruce Agrees Newcastle

Evening News · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 8

Mr. Hoare, president of the northern branch of the Miners Federation, has received a communication to the effect that the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce)…

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Miners' Wages Western District Averages £4198 a Week

The Sun · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 10

Giving evidence to-day at the Coal Tribunal in rebuttal of the claim of the owners for a 33 1-3 reduction in wages, Edwin Truscott, checkman at…

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The Internationality of Miners Unemployment and Poverty A Comparison of Australian and English Conditions Newcastle Miners Demand Weekly Living Wage Will March to Advertise Poverty Are the Coal Barons’ Profits and Reserves to Remain Untouched ?

Communist · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 3

An aggregate meeting of the Newcastle miners was held at Wallsend Park, last week to protest against the poverty and unemployment, which is…

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Financial. [?]Ee Market for Gold in London

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 11

The Position which would be created by the [?]val of the restrictions on the export of [?]ld from London has provided food for much [?]cussion lately, and the views of Sir James…

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No "Go Slow" What Miners Say More Pay Wanted

Evening News · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 7

Further evidence was submitted to the Coal Tribunal to-day in the case western miners' case against the proposed 33 1-3 case reduction in wages…

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Miners' Pay. Deputation to Prime Minister. London, March 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 9

Mr. Herbert Smith, president of the Miners' Federation, presenting a deputation to Mr. Bonar Law demanding an inquiry into miners' pany and conditions, said that it was…

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