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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

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Illawarra Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 August 1929 · page 15

Many collieries are working short handed on account of the 'flu, in some cases over 100 men being absent…

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Relief for Northern Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 August 1929 · page 8

The bandmaster of the Corrimal band is arranging a programme for the concert in aid of the Northern miners, which will be held on…

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Rich Gold Find South Coasters Interested

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 August 1929 · page 9

Three well known South Coasters, Messrs Gordon Coghill (late licensee of Bulli Family Hotel), Jack Reid (late manager of the Railway…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 August 1929 · page 9

The pay to be drawn at the Mt. Kembla mine to-day is for 11 days, but Monday was lost this week, owing to a dispute between a wheeler and the…

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Stone Dusting in Coal Mines and Its Effects on Health

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 August 1929 · page 9

Dear Sir,—I would be pleased if you could find room for the following, as it may be of interest to many of your readers…

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Illawarra Miners'

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 August 1929 · page 19

Recently representatives of the Kurri Kurri combined Unions Relief committee visited the South Coast in connection with organising benefits in…

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Corrimal Mine

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 August 1929 · page 9

Employees of the Corrimal-Balrownie Colliery have another full way to draw to-day (Friday). The run of full-time pays looks like…

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Relief for Northern Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 August 1929 · page 9

A first-class programme has been arranged for the concert, to be held on Monday evening next, in aid of the Northern miners. The…

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Coal Carbonisation. New Zealand Enterprise. Company of £100,000 Capital

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 August 1929 · page 4

Lengthy negotiations and research in connection with the possibilities of applying a carbonisation process at Wai-Kato (N.Z.) coals have now reached…

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In the Cause of Charity. Great Gift From Bellambi Coal Coy. £1,200 to Bulli District Hospital

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 August 1929 · page 18

Ranking perhaps supreme as a gift to a local charitable institution is the donation of £1200 from Bellambi Coal Coy. to Bulli District Hospital, handed over voluntarily this week, and in modest manner, the desire being to render tangible assistance in the cause of the sick and the…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 17

Mr. Lowden, Miners' President, said this morning, that on behalf of the Executive he wished to thank the hard working committee at Corrimal for…

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Mine

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 7

The employees of the Corrimal Balgownie colliery came home one day last week owing to a dispute, but resumed work the following day…

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Knight V. Metropolitan Colliery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 13

This was a claim by Mary Selina Knight in respect to the death of her husband. By consent an award of £400 was…

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Munro V. South Clifton Colliery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 13

The applicant, Samuel Munro, miner, of Corrimal, injured his left knee while pushing a skip on March 19th. He left the cilliery and went…

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Handley V. South Clifton Colliery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 13

The applicant, James Handley, sustained injuries to his back on August 23rd, 1928. He had been paid compensation until 16th April…

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McDERMOTT v Coalcliff Colliery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 13

The applicant, John McDermott claimed compensation in respect to nystagmus. He claimed he was still incapacitated. The respondents…

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Hall V. Corrimal-balgownie Colliery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 13

This was a claim by James Hall for £4/8/6 per week from May 6th, 1929, during incapacity. The applicant injured his back oh May 6th…

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Coal at Robertson

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 11

Mr. Chas. Laut, representing the Great Western Portland Coal, Lime, & Cement Co. Ltd., is opening up a coal seam near Robertson. Two…

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Corrimal Helps Northern Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 7

Corrimal turned out in full force on Monday evening last to hear a first-class programme, arranged by the Corrimal bandmaster, Mr. E…

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Corrimal's Fine Effort. for Northern Unemployed Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 11

On Monday night at Corrimal a splendid concert was staged in the Strand Theatre, and greatly enjoyed by a large audience who, as a result…

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