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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1909

186 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 10

Tyranny of Colliery Managers (Ta the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 December 1909 · page 14

Sir,—Seeing that the Australian continent has been thrown (socially) into convulsed conditions by those who run the coal industry, I may be…

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Japanese Coal. Congress Action Condemned

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 December 1909 · page 4

The coal which arrived in Sydney Harbor yesterday direct from Japan, is to he unloaded by union labor into the P. and O. mail boats. This…

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The Strike! A Ballot Proposed Japanese Coal An Executive Officer Hopeful Illawarra Coal and its Competitors

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 December 1909 · page 11

The statement of the Northern Proprietors' case is given in a spirit which does not promise an early or an easy settlement. Indeed…

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The Coal Strike—Peter's Punch (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 December 1909 · page 14

S,—Now that Mr. Peter Bowling has delivered his "punch," it is worth while to consider the effect produced. A large number of…

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T Are Southern Miners in It? Solicitor Suggests a Doubt

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 December 1909 · page 4

Mr. E. A. B[?], a solicitor practising at Bulli 4 Sydney, who has interested himself in the case of the South Coast miners in the present…

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Mount kembla Miners. Meeting Held To-day

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 December 1909 · page 2

A largely attended meeting of the Mt. Kembla miners was held today at Mt. Kembla, when the president, Mr. M. Poland, occupied the chair…

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Mr. Hughes at Bellambi. The Case for the Miners. A Splendid Reception

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 December 1909 · page 2

An enormous crowd, representing some 2000 miners from all parts of the district assembled at the Bellambi Hotel on Saturday last to hear the…

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Colliery Screenings. Coal at Casino

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 December 1909 · page 16

Some time ago it was rumoured that there was good coal to be got under Casino. This rumor at the time seemed to have a lot of…

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All About Coal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 December 1909 · page 8

While water was being bored for in the Warwick district a seam of coal 10 feet thick was pierced. Is it not possible to secure a…

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The Strike at the New Zealand State Mine

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 December 1909 · page 16

The strike at the State coalmine continues, and 400 men are idle. A press reporter visiting the scene of the strike the other day was met…

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Mean Thieves. Take Hospital Wood and Coal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 December 1909 · page 4

It was reported at the hospital meeting last night that some mean contemptible thieves have been stealing the wood and coal from the rear of the institution. To rob such a…

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Southern Mines Ready on Monday. Horses to Be Called In

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 December 1909 · page 4

The Southern colliery proprietors met yesterday, and decided to answer the Government's invitation to them to open their mines by having the…

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The Coal Owners' Song (Tune, "A penny for twenty tons.")

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 December 1909 · page 12

The miner digs in the darksome cave Where the sun doth never shine; Though he works and toils like a gally slave…

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Small Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 December 1909 · page 2

Work at the Wongawilli mine is in full swing, a number of men, together with horses and carts, being employed obtaining coal and carting…

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Offer of Southern Mine

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 December 1909 · page 2

At the meeting of the strike congress on Friday it is stated that an offer was received from the owner of a colliery in the Southern district to…

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Colliery Screenings Coal Mines Regulation Bill (Vic.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 December 1909 · page 6

The Victorian Legislative Assembly last week resumed the discussion in committee of the Coal Mines Regulation Bill, and that the measure…

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Bush Fires. Devastation and Ruin. Great Damaye Caused. Tongarra Settlement almost Swept Away. Six Homes Reduced to Ashes. Many Farm Buildings Destroyed Horses, Cattle, Pigs and Poultry Burnt to Death. Flames Travel 12 Miles in less than Two' Hours. Miles of Fencing Destroyed Excitement in a Mine

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 December 1909 · page 4

The greatest disaster that could possibly have befallen Albion Park has made its appearance in the shape of an extensive bush fire, which is said…

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Colliery Screenings

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 December 1909 · page 6

A contract for 10,000 tons of German coke having been closed for delivery to Workington, it is now reported that consignments from the…

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Mining and Farming Inventions

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 December 1909 · page 12

Messrs. Griffith and Hassel, Patent Attorneys of 163 King-street, Sydney, and 9 Queen-street, Melbourne, report that the following…

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farming and Mining Inventions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 December 1909 · page 8

Messrs. Griffith and Hassel, Patent Attorneys of 163 King-street, Sydney, and 9 Queen-street, Melbourne, report, that the following applications for…

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