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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1917

159 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 8 of 8

North Bulli Colliery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 November 1917 · page 8

The report of the above company covers the 12 months ended September 30. It shows net earnings of £2417; less dividend on preference shares to September…

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Collieries in the North West

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 November 1917 · page 5

Mr. Elliot, city treasurer, Newcastle, who has lately been on a visit there, is reported as follows in the "N. Times":— "The coal industry in Gunnedah…

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Illawarra Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 November 1917 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., is in communication with the Chief Railway Commissioner in connection with the provision of shelter sheds at the…

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Illawarra Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 November 1917 · page 7

The delegate board sat on Monday and Tuesday, when a considerable volume of business was got through. Mr. W. Parsons…

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The Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 November 1917 · page 2

Mount Pleasant.—The mine has worked only four days for the pay to be drawn to-day, making a total of sixteen days worked since the…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 November 1917 · page 14

Of the three nominations for the position of Secretary, Mr. T. White has withdrawn, leaving in Messrs. J. T. Sweeney and H. J. Jones (Thirroul). The…

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The Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 November 1917 · page 6

Helensburgh.—The mine works every day, and is gradually getting back to pre-strike conditions. The output is increasing and men are…

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New Coal Conveyor

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 November 1917 · page 24

Operations were begun at the Barrier Wh[?] Port Pirie, lately, in connection, with the £80,000 coal conveyor plant, which will empty a ship in two days, as…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 10
Also in Illawarra Mercury

The ballot for officers of the Illawarra Branch takes place next Friday. Discontent still preva[?] among miners re claims for deficiency alleged to…

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The Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 2

Mount Keira.—The fortnightly pay, to be dawn to-day, is for ten days, and so fair this week everyday has been, worked. Almost…

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Engineers and Miners Wanted

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 8

There are a number of vacancies at present in the reinforcements for the engineer and mining units at present on active service. Men…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 December 1917 · page 10

Kembla mine [?] only worked two days this week [?] to the collier Palmerston having [?] in a collision. The deficient [?] trouble is stated to…

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The Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 2

The Excelsion Mine draws ten days for the current pay. Several of the 20 men who recently received their notice have obtained…

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To the Miners Illawarra Fellow Unionist

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 13

I make a special [?] to you to consider most seriously [?] vote you will cast on 20th December [?] In all human probability it will be[?] most…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 December 1917 · page 13

Polling Day was observed as a holiday in accordance with the award re election days. To-day, most of the collieries are working. There is talk of a 10 days'…

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Newcastle Colliery Employees

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 December 1917 · page 7

The ballot for the election of president of the Newcastle Colliery Employees' Federation and three representatives on the Australasian…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 December 1917 · page 11
Also in Illawarra Mercury

Mt. Kembla has but four days for this pay. Re the members of the Association who have up to the present been refused…

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