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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1923

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New Tramline. At South Bulli Colliery

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 2

The tramline at the South Bulli Colliery, from the fansite to the top of the mountain, for the purpose of conveying material to the site of the [?]…

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Colliery Application

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 March 1923 · page 2

In the Warden's Court, Wollongong on Friday, 16th ult., John J. Walters, a [?] military officer, Sydney, made the following applications: To enter…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 March 1923 · page 9

The South Bulli and Corrimal collieries continue working well, both mines registering full possible time. Mt. Pleasant mine is not working full…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 March 1923 · page 13

At a meeting of the delegate board the question of the Tribunal was discussed. The members were unanimously of opinion that the Tribunal should…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 March 1923 · page 1

Both the South Bulli and Corrimal Collieries have full-time in for the week ending to-day, and for the pay being paid to-day full time has also been…

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Mr. Lazzarini, M.H.R. on the Coal Situation

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 March 1923 · page 19

In the censure debate in the Federal Parliament, Mr. Lazzarinni said: The position of the coal industry in Australia is indeed grave. The Industrial…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 9

There was a record pay at Wongawilli last week, when several of the employees received substantial amounts for the fortnight…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 14

At the last meeting of the Delegate Board, the check inspector's report on his last examination of the Metropolitan Colliery was submitted, which…

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Coal Tribunal. Southern District Evidence

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 2

At the Tribunal last week on the hearing of claims for reductions, Mr. A. C. Willis, in opening the case for the southern miners, said he wanted to show…

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Riverina Collieries

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 11

The directors of Riverina Collieries, Limited, Oaklands, report that development work is proceeding steadily at the site, the poppet heads and winding…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 12

Metropolitan Colliery was idle on Friday last in consequence of a grievance about the distribution of skips. About one-third of the miners are now…

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Fatality in Keira Mine

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 16

On Frida last the Coroner (Mr. McMahon), held an inquiry as to the fatal accident to John George Kerr, in Keira Colliery on Friday, 16th, Mr. D'Apice…

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Miners Aggregate Meeting Nystagmus and the Compensation Act

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 29 March 1923 · page 4

The miners turned out in fairly strong force on Monday last at Nicholson Park, Woonona, the occasion being an aggregate meeting to discuss nysstagmue and…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 2

A fall of about 50 tons of coal occurred in the main drive of Wongawilli Colliery during the week-end, when fortunately no one was in the vicinity…

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Aggegate Meeting. Workmen's Compensation. Miners Determined to Take Stand

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 8

An aggregate meeting of South Coast miners was held at Woonona on Monday, which was attended by representatives from the various collieries. The…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 9

Our Helensburgh correspondent writes—The mine was thrown idle on Tuesday. A wheeler who was on tonnage was paid the ruling rate for a road…

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Coal Mines Disputes. a Federal Opinion

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 1

Mr. H. B. Lnzzarini, M.H.R., is in receipt of a communication to the following effect from the Prime Minister's Department:—…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 14

Metropolitan Colliery had a day's idleness during the week owing to some dispute, Generally, the collieries of the district have worked good time…

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Miners Resent Parading to Lady Doctor

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 4

A prominent mining official on the South Maitland field, referring to the operation of the Workmen's Compensation Act, said a grievance amongst…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 2

The pay to be drawn at Mount Keira, is for six days. Full time has been worked at Corrimal Colliery for the pay to be drawn…

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