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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1913

178 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 3 of 9

The Mining Trouble Mass Meeting. Terms of Settlement

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 March 1913 · page 12

In Bode's Grounds on Wednesday was held an aggregate meeting of the L.D.C.E.A., the third in connection with the present trouble. There was…

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Chief Inspector of Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 2

Mr. Atkinson, Chief Inspector of Alines, was in town this morning, and when seen by a "Mercury" representative at Finlayson's Hotel he said he…

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Mining Brisk at Newcastle

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 2

The Illawarra miners' strike has had a good effect on the coal trade in the Newcastle and Maitland districts. The average number of days worked…

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The Mining Trouble

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 11

The position in connection with the South Coast mining trouble is evidently becoming more complicated as each day goes by. A member of the…

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A Coal Owner's Opinion

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 8 April 1913 · page 2

A prominent colliery proprietor stated Sydney yesterday that the mine-owners were prepared to wait until the men returned to work, and when…

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The Mining Trouble

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 April 1913 · page 11

Just before going, to press we received word that Mr. J. B. Nicholson, M.L.A., bad arranged for an aggregate meeting, to he, held on…

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South Coast Mining Trouble (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 April 1913 · page 3

Sir,—With your permission, I desire to place my views on the present trouble in our district, in the hope that some good may come to the…

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Colliery Screenings. Muswellbrook Coal Coy

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 April 1913 · page 5

We ("Muswellbrook Chronicle") are pleased to hear that Muswellbrook Coal Company has secured a contract for the supply of coal which…

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Kent Coal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 April 1913 · page 17

"Coal from Kent? Impossible!" Even today one still hears reiterated this remark by would-be sapient individuals who are unable to believe…

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Victorian Miners' Grievances

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 April 1913 · page 5

A meeting of the committee of management of the Victoria Coal Miners' Association was held recently in Wonthaggi…

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Golliers for Bellambi Coal Company

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 April 1913 · page 7

The Bellambi Coal Company are spending over £40,000 for colliers. On of the new steamers, the South Bulli, was launched last week from…

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The Coal Strike

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 April 1913 · page 2

In connection with the Illawara coal strike, the first distribution of strike pay was made at the various colliery centres on Wednesday afternoon last…

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After Six Weeks. Illawarra Coal Strike Ended

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 2

At a meeting of the delegate board of the Illawarra Colliery Employees' Association, held in Wollongong on Saturday afternoon…

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Colliery Screenings Queensland Coal Property

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 18

A report has been presented to the Department of Mines in Queensland by Mr. W. E. Lawrie, inspector of Mines, on a coal property in the West Moreton…

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Oil Ousts Coal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 18

Captain De Angelo, the master of the Chilian barque Rickart de Solar, in a letter to Mr. Molinas, of Newcastle, written from Antofragasta, referred to…

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Public Sale of State Coal Question

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 18

Says the "Leader," re the question of whether coal from the Victorian Government's mine at Wonthaggi should be sold to the public:—Mr. Murray, Acting…

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The Coal Strike. Work Starts on

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1913 · page 2

A message from Wellongong states that with a view to arranging for a general start in all the Illawarra collieries on Monday next, the executive…

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Report of Mines Department

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 6 May 1913 · page 3

The annual report of the Mines Department just to hand, shows that the output of minerals for the past year was worth £11,611,135, which is…

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Colliery Screenings Scottish Miners Wages

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 16

Lord Balfour, of Burleigh, who acted recently as independent chairman of the Scottish Coal Trade Conciliation Board, issued his decision on March 6th, in…

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Illawarra Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 May 1913 · page 2

We understand that since the conclusion of the Catcher case we other cases of a somewhat similar character have cropped up at South Bulli mine,…

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