Coal Mining. One of the Main Problems
One of the main problems of coal mining, much more serious than explosions, fires, or gas, is fails of roof, caused by hundreds of tons of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1927
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Miners Resume
After a long idleness as a result of the deputies' trouble, 10,000 miners resumed work on Wednesday…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Glen Ayr Miners
Mr. M. W. Jensen, secretary of Glen Ayr Minors' Lodge, intimates elsewhere that victimised pay will be paid out on Tuesday next, April…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Demand Refused. Deputies Appeal for Free Coal
Among the amendments which the South Maitland Colliery Officials' Association sought to have incorporated in the award recently made, is a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Greta Miners. Relief Deputation Formed. to Wait on Government
A public meeting, was held in Greta on Tuesday night, the Mayor (Ald. J. Proudfoot) presiding. The meeting was called for the purpose of making…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Test Case. Miners Levy for "Labour Daily." Sydney
In the Equity Court to-day a commencement was made in the case in which Edward Thomas Wright, or Abermain No. 2 Colliery, in testing the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →"Gold Sickness." U.S.A. Investments Overseas. Sydney
Sir Harold Beaucharap, director of the Bank of New Zealand, who arrived in Sydney to-day, expressed general approval of the action of the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Coal Trade. Prospects of Navy Supplies. Colliery Owners Elated. NEWCASTLE
Colliery owners and shipping people are elated at the prospect of demand for coal for use by the navy, and transports to Eastern…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mine Appointments
Mr. Elijah E. Orill, who has been assistant under-manager at Whitburn Colliery, has been appointed under-manager at Rothbury, and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Avrfield Miners
A meeting of the Ayrfield Miners' Lodge will be held at East Greta to-morrow morning, at 10.30…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Ayrfield Colliery. a Critical Position
Ayrfield colliery was idle yesterday. Mr. Teece, miners' treasurer, stated a critical position had arisen…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Coal Find near Blandford
Much interest is taken in Scone and Murrurundi circles in the location of what is, it is almost certain, a most valuable seam of coal on Bickham…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Court of Mines To Hear Disputes
Mr. George Booth, M.L.A., had a lengthy interview with the Acting Minister for Mines, Mr. Lazznrini, relative to the coal mining industry…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Miners A.l.p. Ballot. Result Announced
Mr. Holliday, returning officer of the northern branch of the Miners' Federation, has made available the voting for the election of eleven…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Ayrfield Colliery. Miners to Resume But Wheelers Firm
At a meeting of the members of the Ayrfield Miners' Lodge to-day, the majority of the miners decided to resume work, while the wheelers…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Whitburn Colliery Starts
Whitburn colliery commenced work on Monday morning. The trouble over the starting time of one of the deputies was amicably fixed at a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Colliery Explosion. Three Fatally Gassed. London, April 13
A fractured live wire caused an explosion, following the fall of the roof at Wharneliffe Colliery, Barnsley, fifteen were entombed. Three…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Heroic Rescue. Gas in Mine. Four Men Affected. Newcastle
The gassing of the men working at the Hillside Colliery last night was of a sensational nature. Frederick Victor Parker was…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Ayfield Colliery Dispute
Ayrfield Nos. 1 and 2 Colliery are situated just outside Heddon Greta racecourse. There has been a stoppage because the miners objected to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Casual Ad. Column. Local Collieries
The local mines ceased operations to-day for the Easter holidays. Work will be resumed on Tuesday next…
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