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Mining & the mines, 1926

5,943 stories in Sydney's papers · page 86 of 250

Moscow and Miners

The Labor Daily · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 4

Sir,--I should like to challenge the "bona sides" behind the cables railfying proffered assistance to the British miners, from Moscow…

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In a Knot Baldwin Speaks Out Coal Deadlock New Government Scheme to Assist Miners

The Sun · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 1

Addressing a conference of owners and miners, Mr. Baldwin said they had tied themselves into a pretty tight knot which it was his task to untie or cut. Then, reminding them that they were working against time…

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The Coal Situation

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 4

The coal situation in Britain has readied a critical stage, and it would be impossible to foretell what the result of this unhappy dispute will be. That it has caused great anxiety in Britain, and for that matter all over the Empire, is emphasised by the remarks…

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Miners' Claim. Cessnock

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 16

Contract workers employed at the northern district collieries have raised the question of the cost of procuring tools. It is argued that in all other industries tools are provided by…

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Cooling Belt for Miners

The World's News · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 5

Dr. Hancock, of Birmingham University mining research laboratory, has invented a device that will enable miners to work in a temperature little below that of an…

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The Class Struggle in the Mining Industry a History of Splendid Endeavour-miners' Courage and Persistency -- Brutally Inhuman Coal-owners -- the Gains of Centuries at Stake

The Labor Daily · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 2

The following article, reprinted of rom the March number of the British Plebs Magaxine, gives a brief but vivid sketch or the tremendous struggles…

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Mine Worker Killed Cessnock

Evening News · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 6

While attempting to sprage the wheels of a truck of stone which was being removed to Aberdare Extended Colliery, about 7.30 a.m. to-day…

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In and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 20

The field manager of Pulo Tin, after prospecting the company's options at Lampi Island, has recommended that the company go no farther with them, as the ground contains traces of tin…

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On the Gold Coast

The World's News · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 9

Sir Harry Lauder's popularity has spread to the young women of the Gold Coast. A letter that has reached him from the Scottish Mission Girls' School at Aburt tells…

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Newcastle. Coal Commission Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 16

What will probably be the last public sit ting of the Royal Commission which is inquiring into the working and lighting conditions of coal [?]es in the State was held…

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Killed at Colliery Run Over by Truck Cessnock

The Sun · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 5

Arthur Biggers, aged 25, living in Cumberland-street, Cessnock, and employed as a tophand at Aberdare Extended Colliery, was killed while…

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Mining Notes. Bribbaree Combined

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 4

The mine manager, Mr. W. H. Williams, reports for the fortnight ending April 16. as follows:—No. 1 Level.—In the underhand stope…

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Foreign Editor's Diary Coal Negotiations Debt Reduction

Evening News · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 6

BRITAIN The Premier, Mr. Baldwin, has intervened in the casitrade negotiations, which otherwise had reached a complete…

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Agreements Wanted Seamen and Miners New Zealand Disputes Wellington

The Labor Daily · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 5

Negotiations are now proceeding between the Seamen's Union and the shipowners with a view of arranging a conference for a new agreement…

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DEADLOCK. The Coal Trade. Parties Adamant. London, April 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 15

The conference to-day between representatives of the coalmine owners and the Miners' Federation lasted an hour and 15 minutes. The denadlock between the parties…

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Hidden Eldorados of Australia Big Gold Reefs Still Untouched

Evening News · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 3

THE REPORTED fold find is the vicinity of Melbourne is surprising only because of its pro[?]nity to a great city where one…

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Big Rush for Miners' Rights Warrendyte Reef Extent Yet Unknown Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 5

Gold hunters invaded the Mines Department, to-day in force, seeking miners' rights to enable them to search for gold at Warrendyte…

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Invited to Meet Again Miners and Owners How Deadlock Took Place London

The Labor Daily · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 1

IF is officially stated from 10 Downing Street that after the meeting with the Miners' Federation a deputation from the General Council of…

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Does Britain's Coal Crisis Concern Australia? " Watch Struggle Carefully" " Same Crisis Here."

The Labor Daily · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 1

The importance surrounding the British coal crisis is not without significance to those engaged in the Industry in Australia…

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£400 in Notes and Gold Taken From Wardrobe Theft at Tom Ugly's

Evening News · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 6

THE SUM of £100 in notes and gold was stoles from the residents of William Colbron, Townsend-st., Tom Ugly's Point…

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