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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1900

237 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 12 of 12

Checkweighmen's Report. South Bulli Colliery

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 November 1900 · page 2

We, the undersigned, made an inspection of the Bulli colliery on the 13th, 14th, and 14th November, 1900, and certify the following a fair and correct statement of…

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Iliawarra Mining Industry. the Legislative Council's Rejection of Arbitration Bill. Protest From Illawarra Miners. Minees' Annual Gala Day. Cheap Saturday Train. a Week's Holiday

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 November 1900 · page 2

A council meeting was held at the Terminus Hotel, Wollongong, on Saturday. Mr. James Maguire presided, and there were also present - Messrs. D. Ritchie…

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Four Barrels of Gold

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 November 1900 · page 2

ONCE a man of the labouring class who had often wished to be rich was offered all the money he wished for if he would accept, without a murmur,…

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A Mine Dispute Settled

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 29 November 1900 · page 2

A deputation representing the 60 men affected by the dispute at the Bulli mine, which took place nearly eight weeks ago, waited upon Mr. Johnson, manager of the…

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Colliery Screenings

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 1 December 1900 · page 18

Mr. Wilson, the manager of South Clifton, took charge as from Monday. During the current week orders of Lithgow coal for shipment amounted to…

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The Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 1 December 1900 · page 11

The result of the balloting for the joint committee last week was the election of D. Ritchie 850, J. M'Guire 401, T. Hall 338…

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Mining Items

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 1 December 1900 · page 2

The following is the check-inspectors' report of the Metropolitan Colliery, Helensburgh:— "We, the undersigned, having inspected the above colliery, certify that the…

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Colliery Screenings

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 8 December 1900 · page 18

Good black coal has been found at Corrajung, and other portions of the Abberton Shire, Victoria. It is thought that this is a continuation of either the…

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The Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 8 December 1900 · page 11

The joint committee for the hewing rate adjustment, consisting of Dr. Robertson And Messrs. C. J. Byrnes and D. A. W. Robertson for the owners…

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Mining Items

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 8 December 1900 · page 2

At their meeting the Provincial Council decided—" That in face of the miners going on strike without the sanction of the provincial council they cannot directly give…

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Colliery Screenings

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 15 December 1900 · page 18

In Sumatra, coal mines are worked by the Government with convicts. J. J. Horrocks applies for 1280 acres on reserve 57, being portions M.L. 1 and…

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Coal Shipments

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 15 December 1900 · page 2

Shipments of coal from the Port of Wollongong for the month of November, 1900, wore as follows: From the jetties, 56,998 tons;…

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The Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 15 December 1900 · page 9

The joint committee to adjust the hewing rates and wages for next year met in the Oddfellows' Hall, Bulli, on Tuesday, all being present. Shift wages…

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Bulli Colliery Disaster Fund

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 December 1900 · page 2

The quarterly meeting of the executive committee of the above fund was held on Friday last, tinder the presidency of Mr. John Macintosh, M.L.C., at the offices of…

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Lock-out of Coal Miners. Visit of Delegates to the District. Interesting Interview

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 December 1900 · page 2

Messrs. Glen M'Garvie and Thomas O'Carroll, delegates from Outram (Vic.) minors wore in town yesterday for the purpose of visiting the minors' lodges and…

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The Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 22 December 1900 · page 13

The joint committee renewed the conference, on Tuesday, all being present. It was agreed to increase the yardage rates from 1s 4d for four yard headings…

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Miners' Accident Relief Bill

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 25 December 1900 · page 3

In connection with the above measure, advance copies of the rules or regulations for the guidance of the local boards of management have been issued to the various…

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The Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 29 December 1900 · page 9

At Mount Keira a notice has been posted intimating that from the 1st, 1 1/2d per ton would be deducted for pillars. As the joiut committee had agreed that…

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