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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1890

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Newcastle Coal Trade

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 December 1890 · page 2

The numerous pits in this district (says the Newcastle Herald), are turning out large quantities of coal, which, as fast it reaches the surface, is secured both for…

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The Discoverers of Australian Gold

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 23 December 1890 · page 4

The Select Commitee of the Legislative Assembly appointed on August 20 last to inquire into the claims of William Tom, James Tom, and J. H…

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The Mining Difficulty. a Settlement Virtually Arrived At. on Old Terms and Usages. and a Conference Within a Month

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 25 December 1890 · page 2

As stated in Saturday's issue, a definite offer to resume work was made on Friday by a miners' deputation to Mr. C. J. Byrnes, Chairman of the Southern…

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The Mining Difficulty. Ballot Being Taken. Work Resumed at Woonona Mine

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 30 December 1890 · page 2

As stated in a previous issue, the ballot is being taken at the various lodges on the question of accepting or rejecting the last offer of the coalowners, and so far there…

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