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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1922

161 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 9

"Mother O' Mine."

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 2

Picture fans who remember ThoG. H. Ince's wonderful masterpiece, "Lying Lips," and how it thrilled them as no other photo-drama did, may now…

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Mines and Miners. Reports from the Various Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 2

The pay to be drawn at Mount Kembla on Friday next is for five[?] days. Work was resumed on Tuesday after the Holidays, but a large [?]…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 January 1922 · page 14

The Keira mine was idle for a fortnight owing to the management disputing paying minimum wage to several miners; the men resumed work…

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The Pictures. "Mother O' Mine."

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 January 1922 · page 2

With maternal devotion as the theme and a cleverly involved melodramatic plot as its moving factor, Thomas H. Ince has woven with characteristic skill…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 7

Mr J. T. Sweeney reports that everything is quiet in the mining world. A meeting of the miners delegate…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 13

The nine days ballot has been taken during the week; one or two collieries are to take it to-day. The Mt. Pleasant Coke Ovens have…

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Northern Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 January 1922 · page 4

The final figures in connection with the annual ballot for officers of the northern district branch of the Miners' Federation have been made available,…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 7

At a meeting of the Miners Delegate Board in Wollongong on Thursday, the question of nominating candidates to stand for the Electorate of…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 13

There was a meeting of the Delegate Board on Thursday. The question of the nomination of candidates for the Wollondilly seats was left in hands of…

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Improved Electric Mining Lamp

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 6

"Colliery Guardian" (England), describes an electric lamp as follows:— "The Premier Electric Lamp, No. 100 the outcome of years of experience…

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Electricity in Mines in the United Kingdom

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 9

The second part of the annual report of H.M. Chief Inspector of Mines shows that the use of electricity at coal mines for all purposes continues to expand…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 2

The Metropolitan mine, Helena burgh has so far worded seven days, and will probably get nine in. The ballot taken at the mine on the nine…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 9

M.r J. T. Sweeney informs us that the Mr. Thomson selected as one of the Labour candidates for Wollondilly is not a resident of the district…

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BALGOWNIE The mines continue to work reguarly. The School

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 16

The local schoolmaster, Mr. Sproule, has every right to he proud of the great success he had at the recent Q.C. examination; of 29 pupils who were…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 2

The South Bulli mine continues working well, recording full time. The Corrimal Colliery was idle on…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 14

Coalcliff, which has been idle some time, resumes on Monday, on which day there will be a conference on the subject of the dispute. The…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 2

The pay to be drawn at Mount Kembla to-day is for ten days, and full time has been worked so far for the current pay…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 14

The North Bulli Colliery is closed down, the reason given by the acting manager, Mr. Jeffries, being that unless the men in some cases agreed to…

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Mining Application

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 3

The Corrimal-Balgownie Collieries, Limited has applied for 31 acres 0 roods 27 perches, for mining purposes, Parish Cordeaux, Co. Camden,…

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Important Mining Development. Establishment of Further Industries Predicted. Big Area of Coal Country Applied For

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 5

At the Mining Warden's Court, Wollongong, on Saturday, Reginald Heath Stokes applied for authority to enter and search for coal on 593 acres…

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