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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1904

173 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 8 of 9

Coal-cutting by Machines. Revolution in Mining. Installation at Coledale

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 16 November 1904 · page 2

A new phase in the history of coal-mining on the South Coast was inaugurated last week at Coledale mine, when a "Sullivan" long wall coal cutter was installed in a…

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What Is a Coal Seam? a Knotty Point. Judgment Reserved. on the Mt. Keira Case

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 16 November 1904 · page 2

At the Wollongong Court on Thursday, before the P.M., H.S. Banks, as Inspector under the Factories and Shops Act proceeded against E Vickery and Sons. Ltd…

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Colliery Screenings

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 19 November 1904 · page 16

The Lithgow coal trade is dull, the mines not working more than half-time. The South Wales coalowners, threaten, some time [?] November, to institute a…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 19 November 1904 · page 10
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A summons [?] Arbitration Court for an alleged [?] of the award, re deficient places, [?] have been served on Friday.—It [?] that a…

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Coal-cutters at Coledale

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 19 November 1904 · page 18

A new phase in the history of coalmining on the South Coast was inaugurated last week at Coledale mine (says the "Sydney Morning Herald"), when…

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Important Mining Case

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 19 November 1904 · page 13

In the Small Debts Court, Wollongong, on Thursday, 11th inst., the Illawarra Colliery Employees' Union proceeded, per Sub-inspector Banks as…

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N.s.w. Coal Trade

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 19 November 1904 · page 2

The Iron and Coal Trades Review says :—"Reports indicate that an increasing dulness has been overtaking the New South Wales coal trade during the past few…

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Mining Under the Catchment Area

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 23 November 1904 · page 2

This vexed question appears likely to be settled shortly and for all time, whether the coat under this area shall be mined or not, and in a satisfactory manner. It was…

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A Coal Seam. Case Under the Arbitration Act

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 23 November 1904 · page 2

At the Police Court on Saturday Lieut.-col. Chisholm, P.M. delivered his decision in the case Inspector Banks, as Inspector under the Factories and Shops Act, v. E…

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Colliery Screenings

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 26 November 1904 · page 16

The deepest bore-hole in the north of France coal-field is at the Betlmne mine—4340 feet. As we ("Colliery Guardian")…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 26 November 1904 · page 11

The district officers have had an interview with the manager of North Bulli colliery, Mr. T. Cater, on the question of rates of wages for filling…

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The Coal Trade

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 26 November 1904 · page 2

At Port Kembla this week the following loaded cargoes of coal for Sydney:—Herga 345 tons, Palmerston 500 tons, Malachite 930 tons, Kurrara 430 tons, Sphene 140 tons…

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The Catchment Area. Deputation of Colliery Owners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 26 November 1904 · page 13

The question as to the desirability of permitting coal to be mined under the catchment area was on Wednesday discussed by the Premier with a…

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Important Mining Case

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 26 November 1904 · page 13

Judgement was given on Saturday by the P.M., Col. Chisholm, in the suit against the Mt. Keira Proprietary, John Drinkwater complainant, for breach…

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Colliery Screenings

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 3 December 1904 · page 18

Last year the Northern District Collieries Employees' Federation distributed £6478 to men oat of work and in distress…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 3 December 1904 · page 11

A special delegate meeting was held in Tattersall's Hotel, Wollongong, on Wednesday. There were present: The executive officers, Messrs. A. Hicks…

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Illawarra Miners. Important Meeting. Coal Cutting Machines. the Dismissal of Miners at Coledale. an Appeal Lodged. Alleged Breach of the Award. Hearing at the Local Court

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 3 December 1904 · page 2

A special delegate meeting was held at Tattersall's Hotel on Wednesday. Mr. Alex. Hicks presided, and others present were: T. R. Morgan (District…

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Illawarra Miners. New Rules Objected To

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 3 December 1904 · page 12

A deputation from the Illawarra Colliery Employees' Association waited on the Minister for Mines on Tuesday, regarding the new colliery rules. The…

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Colliery Screenings

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 10 December 1904 · page 12

Lithgow: There are no inductions of a revival in the coal[?]trade, this week, which continues in the dull condition that has prevailed for some time past…

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