Colliery Mechanics' Trouble. Statement to Minister
Mr. Walter Waller, general secretary of the Colliery Mechanics, has, in accordance with the wishes of Mr. Beeby, Minister for Labour and industry a statement…
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Mining & the mines, 1917
958 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 15 of 48
Miners and Prince of Wales' Birthday
At the meeting of the delegate board of the Colliery Employees Federation, a letter was received from Mr. C. M. McDonald, secretary to the proprietors Association…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mining Matters. Delegate Board Meeting
The delegate board of the Colliery Employee Federation met at the Trades Hall Newcastle, yesterday, Mr. J. M. Baddeley presided, Mr. D. Rees, acting treasurer…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Air Service. Splendid Co-operation. Miners' Triumph. London, Sunday night
Mr. Pirrie Robinson, the "Times" correspondent, writes:— The value of the airmen's contribution to the victory at Messines is beyond…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The New Offensive. Mining Extraordinary. Million Pounds of Explosives. London
Reuter's correspondent at British Headquarters states that the new offensive opened an hour before daybreak, when, at a prearranged moment, the biggest thing…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Work at the Collieries. for Fortnightly Pay
Work was again brisk at the various collieries of the Newcastle and South Maitland fields for the fortnight's pay ending on Saturday last. Owing to King's…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →One Union to Govern. the Coal Mining Industry
At the delegate board meeting of the Colliery Employees' Federation, held at Newcastle Trades Hall, yesterday, the question of off-hand labour was discussed in regard…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mining Explosives. Control by Federation
Much dissatisfaction exists in the coalmning industry in respect to the supply of explosives. The executive of the Colliery Employees' Federation has been approached…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Colliery Mechanics' Association
Mr. Walter Waller, secretary of the Colliery Mechanics' Association has received a communication from Mr. Beeby, the Minister for Labour and industry, stating that…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mine on Fire. (By Cable.) Wellington (N.Z.)
Portion of the Blackball mine is on fire, and the mine is closed down. The damage will be known later…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Another Norwegian Loss. Coal Steamer Sunk. (Australian Cable Assn. Message.) Copenhagen, Tuesday Night
The Norwegian steamer Cissy, coal laden from the Chili mines, has been sunk…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Control of Coal. Washington
The Federal Trade Commission, in ra[?] language, has recommended drastic Government control of coal and coke prices and transportation…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Colliery Mechanics' Grievances
Mr. Walter Waller, secretary of the Federated Mining Mechanics and Surfacemen's Mutual Protective Association of Australasia, has received a letter from Mr. J. B…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sympathetic Miners
We were informed by our Branxton correspondent last evening that the miners at North Rothbury Colliery have given a splendid practcial example…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Big Dutch Coal Strike. Amsterdam
The Amsterdam journal "Der Telegraaf" states 70,000 Dutch colaminers are striking for a minimum wage, and an eight hour day…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Baths for Miners. Judge Thinks They Could Be Provided
At Wednesday's sitting of the Federal Coal Board at Newcastle, Mr J. M. Baddeley, miners' president, referred to the suggestion that baths should be…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Big Italian Mine. Destroys a Garrison. (Australian Cable Assn. Message.) London, Thursday Night
A wireless Italian official message says: We exploded a powerful mine on the spur of Piccolo la Gazuoi, in the Anipo Zano sector, destroying the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Western District Collieries. Workmen's Compensation Act
It has been brought under the notice of the executive of the Australasian Coal and Shale Employees' Federation that notices have been posted at the collieries in the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"Gold-sated Yankees."
Commenting on the entry of the United States into the war, the "Rhoinish-Westfaclische Zeitung" says:—"Beyond striving after gold the Americans…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Port Pirie Smelters. the Coal, Supply
The position of the Associated Smelters at Port Pirie is still somewhat critical. about 600 tons of coal brought by the vessel Bright Wings had been delivered to…
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