Coal Commission
Tho purpose of the Royal Commission, appointed by the State Government to ascertain facts in connection with the industry, is one of that should he heartily welcomed by…
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Mining & the mines, 1919
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Coal Trade Royal Commission
The inquiry into the coal industry was opened at the Supreme Court, Sydney, on Tuesday by Mr J. L. Campbell, K.C…
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Two deaths occurred yesterday, Mr. Henry Fallick, of Abermain, and Mrs. Vincent Stod[?] of Hopetoun-street, Kurri Kurri. Mrs. Stoddard was 25 years…
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Tragic evidences of the effect of the explosion of a German mine were found on the beach at Woodleigh, near the mouth of the Waikato River, 30 miles…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Magic Products of Coal Tar
The modern magician's favourite raw material is coal tar. He waves his wand over it, and lo ! all sorts of marvels spring into being…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Miners Position. Coalfields Position. Cessnock
Dr. Arthur, M.L.A., and Dr. Smallpage, the latter an influenza export, addressed the Cessnock miners this morning in regard to the proposed isolation of the town and…
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Up to the present 39 cases of pneumonic-influenza have been reported to the Tarro Shire Council from Pelaw-Main. This morning three were notified from…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Heavy Stocks of Coal No Fear of Famine. Sydney
A well-Informed person stated this morning that there was no fear of a coal famine in New South Wales even if the miners ceased work. He pointed out that large…
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It was estimated on Thursday that about 6000 men were affected as the result of the miners refusing to work in the northern district…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Collieries Idle. Newcastle
It was reported in Newcastle this morning that only Neath colliery was working on the Maitland field, but the Gretamines are still working. The outlook is…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Bellbird Colliery Idle. Bellbird
The employees of Bellbird colliery refused to go down the mine with men who had visited infected areas during the holidays. The pit was therefore laid idle…
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Two deaths occurred on Wednesday, Mr. Henry Fullick of Abermain, and Mrs Vincent Stoddard, of Hopetounstreet, Kurri Kurri. Mrs Stoddard was…
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Mr. Smi[?] president), speaking at the Miners' Conference, promised to organise a new campaign to enforce nationalisation, giving the men joint control of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Coal Conference. Federal Action Deferred
No decision has yet been arrived at as to what action the Federal Government will take in regard to the difficulty which has arisen regarding the settling of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →British Miners. Accept Government Terms. London
A message dated April 16 says: The Miners' Conference has unanimously accepted the Government terms. The mine owners and the Coal Controller…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Explosion of German Mine. on New Zealand Coast
A sensational discovery was made on the beach at Woodleigh, near the mouth of the Kaikato River, about 30 miles south of Auckland (N.Z.). where the remains of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Double Mining Fatality. Electric Shocks
George Thompson, aged 19 years, single, was found dead in the main tunnel of the under-ground section of the Mount. Bischoff Tin Mine. Waratah (Tas.). on Wednesday…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Maitland Mining Townships. Disease at Kurri. Many Houses Quarantined
Upwards of 50 cases of pneumonic influenza are under treatment at Kurri Kurri, and there are a number of cases at Pelaw-Main. Twelve more homes at Kurri Kurri…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Miners' Mass Meeting. Isolating Cessnock. Cessnock
A mass meeting of miners held yesterday decided not to resume work until the town is isolated. Mr. Baddeley reported an interview with…
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