Welsh Miners. Four Killed. London. July. 5
Four miners were killed by a fall of earth at Pontypridd, Glamorganshire. For several hours before the bodies were recovered there were pathetic…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1923
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Broken Hill Mine Fire Fighters Forced Back
Smoke and fumes were coming to the surface at the Central Mine at Broken Hill in greater volume on Thursday, indicating that the fire undergrond is…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →No Compromise. Colliery Victimsation Question. Mr. Willis on "The Communist."
Mr. A. C. Willis, president of the Miners' Federation, says that the published statement, in "The Communist" now called the "Workers"…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Still Raging. Fire in Central Mine. Firemen's Difficult Task
No fesh developments are reported in connection with the fire in the Central Mine. Experts are underground [?]g methods that it is hoped wil…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Raging Fiercely. Fire in Broken Hill Mine. 700 Men Affected
News from Broken Hill shews that the fire in the Central Mine ia still raging fiercely, mostly, it is believed, at the 400ft. level…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mine on Fire. Outbreak at Broken Hill. Smoke Impedes Firemen
A serious fire has broken out at the Central Mine, Broken Hill. All available firemen, together with the mine employees, are engaged in fighting the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Miners' Stop-work Ballots. Adult Dependents Should Have a Vote
The Acting Premier (Mr. Oakes), referring to the coal trouble, said it was his own personal view that the wives and other adult dependents of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mining Activity. Area of Land in Occupation
It is estimated that there are 500.241 acres of land held under miner's right and business mining occupation in New South Wales. This represents a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Coal Trouble Settled Agreement at Conference. Terms Yet to Be Ratified
The indications are that the coal trouble on the northern fields is to all intents and purposes over, and that work will be rrsumed in 14 days…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sheet of Flame. Explosion in a Mine. Two Men Severely Burned, Melbourne
Edwin Robson and Thomas Dobbin, miners, were, severely burned yesterday in an explosion, at Wonthaggi Mine. It was reported on Friday that there…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Coal Trouble Over. Acting Premier's Proposals. Accepted by Conference. Work in About a Fortnight
The trouble on the Maitland-Greta field is practically over, and work is expected to be resumed in about a fort-night's time. Both parties to the conference unanimously agreed on Thursday afternoon to recommend , to their…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Abermain Colliery
This morning 30 men started work loading small coal at Abermain No. 1 Colliery. All the men are members of the Colliery Employees'…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coal for the Hospital
The secretary to the Maitland Hospital (Mr. H. I. Mannall) is in receipt of intimation from the management of New Greta Colliery, that…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Flames Reached. Hopeful Outlook at Central Mine
Officials of the Central Mine and the Central Fire Brigade are confident of extinguishing the fire, which has been burning on the 400ft. level…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Miners Conference. Working Hours. London, July 14
The miners' conference at Folkstone decided to demand a six hours' shift, and a five-day week, instead of the present seven-hour day…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Coal Agreement. Satisfaction at Newcastle. What Settlement Means. Newcastle
Satisfaction is expressed on all sides at the prospect of the early settlement of the mining trouble, and the resumption of work throughout…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coal Mines Inspector
Mr. Joseph Richard Lewis, who has been appointed coal mines inspector at Cessnock, is stated to be the youngest man to occupy such a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mine Owners' Profits. High Price of Coal
Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., addressing the recently formed Mount Kembla branch of the Plebs. League, said that the miners'…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Jesmond Colliery Idle
Trouble occurred at Jesmond Colliery, near Wallsend, on Monday, and as a consequence the mine is idle…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal Prospecting at Denman
A Cessnock syndicate has struck a seam of coal near the site of the new butter factory at Denman. Additional land nearby has been taken up by…
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