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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1906

171 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 9

Mining

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 9 October 1906 · page 2

The mining outlook for the South Coast mines continues to be as bright as ever. At Port Kembla tins week three large steamers are expected, viz.,…

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Mining

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 October 1906 · page 4

The "Daily Mail" reports that Germans have gradually purchased shares from the original owners of the Whitworth collieries at Neath, Wales, and…

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Illawarra Miners. the South Bulli Trouble

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 October 1906 · page 2

It will be of interest to miners generally, but to South Coast miners particularly, to know that the claim of the South Bulli Lodge for extra…

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Colliery Screenings

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 13 October 1906 · page 20

From "Hansard":—Mr. O'Sullivan asked the Colonial Treasurer,—(1.) Has the attention of the Government been directed to the following…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 13 October 1906 · page 14

At the meeting of the Conciliation Board, on Tuesday, in Sydney, the recommendation of Dr. Roberson and Mr. T. R. Morgan, the…

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Mining Intelligence

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 16 October 1906 · page 3

The pay sheets for the various Illawarra collieries have closed with a reduced number of days as compared with recent experience. The holiday on…

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South Clifton Colliery

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 October 1906 · page 2

The South Clifton Colliery, at Scarborough, was rendered idle on Thursday by the decision of the men not to resume work until the condition of the…

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Illawarra Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 October 1906 · page 2

In regard to the South Bulli deficiency question, Dr. Robertson and Mr. T. R. Morgan visited the mine on Monday last; and on Thursday…

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Colliery Screenings

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 20 October 1906 · page 20

The Life Coal Co. intends working to a depth of 2000 feet. This, when, completed, will be the deepest pit in Scotland…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 20 October 1906 · page 11

In pursuance of the agreement arrived at concerning the deficient place disputes at South Bulli, Dr. Robertson and Mr. T. R. Morgan…

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The Mining Bill (To the Editor, South Coast Times)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 20 October 1906 · page 4

Sir.—Can you tell me if the new Mining Bill affects us miners, and to what extent. The Newcastle members have been having their say on…

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Illawarra Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 October 1906 · page 2

The Bulli Miners' Lodge was to hold a meeting on Thursday night, to consider the question of an advance in the wheelers' wages, and what steps…

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Colliery Screenings

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 27 October 1906 · page 19

The last section (40 miles) of railway connecting the Collie Coalfield (W.A.) with the Great Southern line is in course of construction, the first…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 27 October 1906 · page 11

Of the wheelers of South Bulli numbering 44, 31 have joined the Union and their claims for increases have been taken up by the Union officials…

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Mining

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 30 October 1906 · page 4

For the next pay Mount Pleasant Mount Kembla, South Bulli, and Woonana have each lost one day, Bulli is three days short, South Clifton was…

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Mining Under the Catchment Area

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 30 October 1906 · page 4

It will be remembered that a warm controversy, took place about two years ago over the question of mining under the catchment area. The…

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Colliery Screenings

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 3 November 1906 · page 22

Lithgow: The coal trade, although hardly as brisk as last week, is still very good, a large number of hoppers and waggons having been dispatched…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 3 November 1906 · page 14

On Monday, some 30 of the South Bulli wheelers, dissatisfied with the terms of settlement which the Union is now negotiating, gave 14 days'…

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Southern Collieries Bellambi and South Bulli

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 3 November 1906 · page 17

The Bellambi Coal Company Limited is the owner of the South Bulli and Bellambi coal propertied in the southern coal mining districts of New…

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The Miners' Secretaryship (To the Editor, South Coast Times)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 3 November 1906 · page 19

Sir,—I notice in your paper of September 8 a reply to my letter from Mr. Emery. I am not at all surprised at him trying to clear himself…

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