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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1924

172 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 9

SUBSIDENCES. In Coal Mining Districts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 May 1924 · page 9

Following a ten-year old study of surface subsidence in coal mining districts made by the United States Department of the Interior, through the Illinois…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 May 1924 · page 14

A conference (compulsory), was held in Sydney yesterday on the dispute which has kept Mt. Kembla idle for the past six weeks. An award was…

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Federal Coal. Sold at Tost Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 May 1924 · page 2

A heap of coal near the Mount Lyell Coke Works Port Kembla, has been taken over by the E.R. and S. Works. This was known as the Federal heap,…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 2

The Delegate Board met at Wollongong this week, Mr. S. Bird presiding. Mr. J. T. Sweeney stated that the…

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British Miners' Wages

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 2

The mining situation in Great Britain has altered since the date of departure of the last mail from London, but the following review of…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 9

Speaking to our representative this morning Mr. J.T. Sweeney, district secretary, stated that the men at the new Kembla shaft had not yet been…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 May 1924 · page 9

Work was resumed at the Mt. Kembla mine on Monday last, and has worked continuously since. The cavil was drawn satisfactorily last Friday. All…

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Bulli Police Court TUESDAY. (Before Mr. McMahon, S. M.) Matches in Mine

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 May 1924 · page 8

James Miller pleaded guilty to a charge of having carried a box of matches into Bulli Colliery. Mr. Broadhead said he did not press…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 June 1924 · page 11

The collieries have been working short time during the past fortnight owing, it is alleged, to lack of trade…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 June 1924 · page 14

Mt. Kembla is now fully resumed after the stoppage. District Officers expect a conference with the proprietors shortly to discuss differences…

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Coal Without Explosives New Cutting Machine

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 June 1924 · page 24

A party of members of the North of England Institute of Mining Engineers recently inspected Murton Colliery on the Durham field, which…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 June 1924 · page 2

Both South Bulli and Corrimal Mines have worked full time this week. When spoken to this morning Mr. J. T. Sweeney, district secretary, said…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 June 1924 · page 11

A conference was held during the week between district and lodge officers, and the management of the Meropolitan. The chief question was…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 June 1924 · page 2

Helensburgh mine has six days to draw for the pay. Mount Keira mine has 5 days to draw for the pay. This is the lowest…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 June 1924 · page 9

A ballot was taken recently to elect a representative to the Federal Council, and Mr. George Phillips of Mount Keira was elected, Mr. H.R. Jones…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 June 1924 · page 16

The District Officers had a conference during the week with the Proprietors regarding grievances at Mt. Kembla, but did not arrive at a…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 July 1924 · page 2

Searborough mine experienced fairly good time for the last pay, being credited 7[?] days. Coalcliff was not so fortunate and only had four days for…

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 July 1924 · page 13

Mt. Kembla grievances have been referred to Mr. C. Hibble. It is not known when he will deal, with them. Electric lamps it is expected will…

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Story of a Gold Watch

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 July 1924 · page 11

After returning home form a dance at Albion Park recently a young man of the town missed his gold watch and chain, which he had left in his room…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 July 1924 · page 9

A meeting will be held at Kembla Heights on Sunday at 2 p.m. for the purpose of hearing addresses by candidate nominated for selection in the…

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