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Mining & the mines, 1923

193 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 10

Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 13

Mr. Sweeney, district secretary, and we believe, Mr. Bird (president) went to Sydney this morning. Mt. Keira pay to-day is for 6 days…

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The Coal Trade. Will Situation in the North Effect the South

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 9

Much speculation has been indulged in locally as to whether the southern coal mines will be effected by the situation that has developed in the…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 2

In referring to the South Bulli [?] page Mr J.T. Sweeney stated—A [?] page took place at the South Bulli Co. liery on last Monday week, the [?]…

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Mines and Miners. Delegate Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 5

A meeting of the Delegate Board was held on Monday last at Wollongong, Mr. S. Bird presided and representatives were present from the various…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 13

A stoppage took place at the South Bulli Colliery on last Monday week; the men protested against the increase of coal cutting machines in the…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 2

Mt. Pleasant mine has worked nine days for the pay drawn on Friday and so far has worked three days for the current pay…

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Lighting and Sanitation at Coal Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 1

From the Department of Mines, dated April, 1923:—The Minister informs Mr. Davies that the lighting and sanitation of coal mines is receiving his…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 14

The week has been free from stoppages. Mt. Pleasant and Mt. Keira have nine days for the pay; and Mt. Kembla has ten days…

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New Zealand Miners. Increase in Rates of Pay

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 5

A pronouncement made by the New Zealand Arbitration Court a few days ago awards an increase in the rates of pay to all coal minors in the Dominion…

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Mines and Miners. a Challenge. Assistant Manager and Under-Manager. Cut Coal at Helensburgh

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 2

Our Helensburgh correspondent writes—A dispute occurred at the colliery this week through the manager refusing to pay a pair of men the deficient pay…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 13

The executive officers say that what is appearing in the press re the trouble in the north is not making for an agreement…

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Mt. Keira Colliery. Machinery Breakdown

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 2

A breakdown in the machinery at Mount Keira Colliery on Wednesday has thrown the mine idle, and as it is possible that repairs will occupy the…

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Safety in Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 7

In order to encourage originality in [?]with reducing the risk of [?] in mines a British journal is offering prizes for the best suggestions…

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Queensland Coal, 1922

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 8

The quantity of coal raised in Queensland during 1922 was 958,519 tens, of the value of £840,742, as compared with 954,763 tone, valued at £831,483, won…

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Mining Passes

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 May 1923 · page 7

At the recent examination for certificates of competency trader the Coalmines Regulation Act the following from the southern district were successful:—…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 May 1923 · page 2

The South Bulli and Corrimal Collieries continue to work well—with the exception of Monday last, miners' galaday—full time being registered for this…

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Mt. Kembla (Extd.) Colliery. First Consignment of Coal Sent Away. First Accident at Mine

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 May 1923 · page 1

The first consignment of coal from the Mount Kembla (Extended) Colliery was despatched on Monday. An employee of Mount Kembla…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 May 1923 · page 14

The executive, on behalf of the members of the association, tender their very best thanks to the business people of Wollongong and the district…

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May Day. Miners Demonstration at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 May 1923 · page 3

Perfect weather conditions prevailed for the Miners' May Dey Demonstration at Wollongong on Monday, which was attended by a large number of…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1923 · page 2

Both the South Bulli and Corrimal Collieries registered full possible time this week. The former mine, since the opening of the west tunnel, has…

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