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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1919

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Coal Commission

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 6

Charles Mylue McDonald, secretary to the Northern Collieries' Association, continued his evidence, and was examined by the Commissioner in regard to…

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Miners Conditions (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 2

Sir,—I do not propose to answer ail the aide issues that Mr. Biggera raises. I will content myself with dealing with the maim contention of that gentleman,…

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The Fatality in North Bulli Mine

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 13

On Wednesday the Deputy Coroner, Mr. J. Kirby, held an inquest as to the death, in North Bulli mine on the 15th instant of Joseph John Hanslow. Mr…

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Illawarra Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 August 1919 · page 7
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

At a special meeting of the Delegate Board, held in Wollongong yesterday, the secretary was instructed to send a letter of condolence to widow and…

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Coal Commission

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 August 1919 · page 5

Isaac Chapman, of Seaham and Abermain Collieries, referring to the Northern Collieries' Association, said that when it was formed in. 1917 he was…

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Gift of Coal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 August 1919 · page 5

The Southern Coal Owners Agency have donated one truck of coal to the Benevolent Fund, for distribution. The coal will be landed at the Electrolytic…

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Miners Wives Heard by Coal Commission. Bad Housing and Inade. Quate Bathing Facilities. London, June, 1

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 August 1919 · page 4

Among the witnesses before the Coal Commission yesterday were three miners' wives. Mrs. Hart, of Great George-street,…

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The Storyteller Apples of Gold (Published by Special Arrangement.) (Copyright.) CHAPTER VI.—Continued

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 August 1919 · page 19

"Muriel," he leant forward. "I've something to tell you. Your husband is dead." He was prepared for a storm of weeping, had indeed thought out a speech to…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 August 1919 · page 11

The dispute at Scarborough Tunnel over the dismissal of a wheeler has been arranged, the officers and Mr. Mallet having agreed that the wheeler…

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North Sea Mine Clearing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 August 1919 · page 1

There are at present 430 British mine-sweepers at work, mainly on the many large British minefields in the North Sea (says a recent London…

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The Big Ship. Another Feather in the Cap of Port Kembla. Captain Says It Is the Best Coal-loading Plant in Australia

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 August 1919 · page 3

Hearing that the big Shaw-Saville cargo carrier Otiara was due to leave the Port at noon on Tuesday, a "Mercury" representative went on…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 August 1919 · page 12

There are still a large number of men off work as a result of the influenza epidemic. Trouble has arisen at the Corrimal…

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Lllawarra Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 August 1919 · page 2

Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., has received a communication to the following effect from the Mints Department: "The Minister has had under consideration…

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The Storyteller Apples of Gold (Published by Special Arrangement.) (Copyright.) CHAPTER VII.—Continued

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 August 1919 · page 19

Under his set face a storm of passion was at work. Fear and trembling battled with his new found strength. If she had the courage to defy him, if she…

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Miners Homes (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 August 1919 · page 18

Sir,—Will you allow me to criticise an article in your issue of the 15th instant re miners' back yards? I notice that a visitor condemns the miners for their…

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The Storyteller Apples of Gold (Published by Special Arrangement.) (Copyright.) Chapter Vii

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 August 1919 · page 19

"If anything goes wrong, dearest, I should have to resign. And I can't run the risk of that. I shouldn't have any money to buy pretty things for my…

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Lllawarra Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 August 1919 · page 2

When spoken to this morning Mr. Sweeney said there was nothing of interest to report in connection with the miners. It was anticipated, now…

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Silica Mining

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 August 1919 · page 6

Says the "Milton Times":—There is revived activity locally in silica mining, quite a number of fresh lenses being pegged out and applied for. At…

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Miners' Homes (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 August 1919 · page 16

Sir,—It was with appreciation, and a certain amount of amusement, that I read, the letter of "Miners' Wife" in your issue of the, 22nd instant…

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