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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1916

209 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 11

Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 September 1916 · page 13
Also in Illawarra Mercury

It is understood that the court to deal with the eight hours question would have sat in Melbourne on Tuesday next, but owing to some of the mines being idle,…

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Coal for Soldiers Families (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 September 1916 · page 10

Sir,—I see a letter in your paper of Friday, September 1st. I can bear "Betsy" in what she says. I know many families of men now at the front…

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Proposed Cordeaux Dam, and Mining

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 September 1916 · page 21

In introducing the bill to authorise the proposed dam at the junction of the river and Cordeaux creek the Minister for Works said:—…

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Illawarra Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 12 September 1916 · page 2

Mr. J. T. Sweeney informs us that about two months ago he applied to the secretary of the Southern Coal Owners' Association that provision…

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Coal Mines Amendment Bill

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 4

During the discussion on the above Bill Mr. Mark Morton said to the proposal for establishing changing houses, and laying on water…

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Illawarra Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Mr. Best has been re-elected secretary of the Mt. Keira Miners' Lodge. Mount Kembla Miners' Lodge has decided to donate £5 per annum to…

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Miners and the Minimum Wage

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 4
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The bread and butter question is the most important question that faces the workers to-day, and any system that lessens his chances to procure…

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Cessnock Miners' Lodge Sued Miner's Refusal to Pay

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 17

His Honor, Judge Fitzhardinge, who presided over the Maitland District Court, held last week at East Maitland Courthouse, has forwarded to the…

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Mount Murray Coal Mine

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 8

The Central Illawarra Coal Mining and Coke Syndicate have started operations in the Mount Murray district. Their plant consists of a 12 h.p. portable boiler…

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Illawarra Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

A unionist said yesterday that if the employees at some of the local collieries wanted to block the introduction of the eight hours proposal…

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Gold [?]

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 9

"Armagh," [?] William McA[?]ted a pleasing August 30th, [?]…

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Coal to [?]

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 9

Sir,—On [?] Times" on [?]yond measur[?] for supp[?]…

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Illawarra Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 September 1916 · page 2

Mount Pleasant is idle over an alleged deficiency claim. Corrimal is not working in consequence of the Ryan trouble…

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Coal From Lithgow

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 September 1916 · page 2

It will come as a surprise to local residents to learn that it has been found necessary to truck coal from Lithgow to this district. A…

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Correspondence. Miners As Seres. (To the Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 26 September 1916 · page 2

Dear Sir.—In a recent article in your paper W. Davies elaborates on the high rates for commodities making it hard for workers to live on…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 11

Mount Kembla, Mt. Keira, South Bulli and Helensburgrh were the only pits working in the district yesterday. The Coalcliff, South Clifton, Tunnel, North…

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