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Mining & the mines, 1923

4,495 stories in Sydney's papers · page 82 of 225

Now Black Gold Lustre Dimmed Grammar's Tragedy

Evening News · Monday 7 May 1923 · page 7

The Great Public Schools' boat race on Saturday was at once a triumph and a tragedy for Sydney Grammar School…

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Meet To-day Owners and Miners Wages or Contract?

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 May 1923 · page 5

This afternoon is to see the resumption of the conference between the Maitland and Greta coal- owners and the representatives of…

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Coal Gas Peril to Disappear Engineer's Claim?LONDON, Sunday Night

Evening News · Monday 7 May 1923 · page 1

Mr. C. B. Tully, a gas engineer, of Newwatk-onTrent, claims to have succeeded in reducing the amount of carbon monoxide in household coal…

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Coal Strike. Conference To-day. Employers' Proposal. Reference to Tribunal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 May 1923 · page 9

What is described as a compromise, to permit of the resumption of operations at the idle collieries on the Maitland field, will be submitted by the representatives of the Miners'…

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No Break in Coal Storm Settlement Unlikely "Out for Fight"

Evening News · Monday 7 May 1923 · page 7

It it not likely that to-day's conference between the Maitland and Greta proprietors and the representatives of the men on strikes…

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In the Balance Critical Stage in Coal Dispute To-day's Conference

The Sun · Monday 7 May 1923 · page 7

This afternoon at 2.30 the conference between the coal-owners and the Coalminers' Federation met at the offices of the Northern Colliery Owners' Association. The conference is a most important one, and upon it will…

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A Gold Weather Style A New Design by Miss Bessie Ascough

Evening News · Monday 7 May 1923 · page 11

This smart frock was made of green kasha cloth with tarnished silver embroidery and oppossum fur. The little fur necklet fastened at one side is very modish, especially when accomplished by a barrel by a barrel muff to match…

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Coal Exports

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 5

The quantity of coal shipped at Newcastle for the week ended May 4 for places beyond the State was 41,926 tons, of which 25,840 tons represented…

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The Coal Crisis

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 4

Yesterday's conference having proved abortive the struggle between the miners and the colliery proprietors is brought to an acute stage…

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Coal Trade Strike

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 8

Apparently a contest of endurance has begun on the South Maitland coalfield. The proprietors of the mines that were thrown idle some weeks ago by the irrational and…

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Miners' Council to Meet

The Sun · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 7

Mr. Willis said this afternoon that there was no change in the situation from the miners' point of view, nor was there likely to be any further…

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In and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 7

During April the Tongkah Harbor dredges worked 1957 hours, and treated 25,000 cubic yards. The yield was 67 tons of tin oxide. Last week the output…

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Mining Notes. Tongkah Harbour

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 4

During April the dredges of Tongkah Harbour Tin Co. worked 1957 hours, and treated 225,000 cubic yards, which yielded 67 tons of tin oxide…

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"No Daylight" Coal Shipper's View NEWCASTLE

The Sun · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 7

It is generally admitted here that the position is very serious, and disastrous developments are likely, but what the next move will be nobody seems…

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Unauthorised Meetings Denounced by Miners' Secretary Newcastle

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 5

Aggregate meetings of all members of the Workers' Industrial Union of Australia have been convened for Wednesday afternoon next at Greta,…

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Mining Shares. Tin Ventures Firmer

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 4

The tin section was active, and a strong market existed for the majority of shares. Kampongs moved up 1/1. to 45/6, and Asam firmed 1/, to 36/6…

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Coal Gas. Important Discovery Claimed. London, May 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 9

Mr. C. B. Tully, a gas engineer, of N[?]wark[?] on-Trent, claims to have succeeded in reducing the amount of carbon monoxide in household coal gas from the us[?] 12 per cent. to…

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Coal Crisis. Men's Proposals Rejected. Conference Ends Serious Outlook

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 9

The conference between the representatives of the Min[?]rs' Federation and the owners of the idle collieries on the Maitland field held in Sydney yesterday proved…

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Coal Hold-up Eighty Reds Responsible Owners' Allegations a Critical Situation

The Sun · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 7

The position on the coalfields is the same as it was yesterday, but events are likely to move rapidly. Both sides are waiting for the next move. The coalminers contend they have been locked…

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Nonunion Labor May Work Idle Mines Owners Will Discuss Question Grave Industrial Outlook

Evening News · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 1

THERE is a possibility that the whole of the coal mines in New South Wales will be thrown idle in the near future. The proprietors and men having reaped a deadlock, the former will meet during the week Sew days to…

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