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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1932

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More Coal Stealing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1932 · page 6

Anthony Sahade was charged with stealing a lump of coal, valued at 1/-, at Thirroul, on 28th July, the property of the Transport Commission…

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Power of Gold. Fighting French Battles. Blame for World Crisis

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 August 1932 · page 4

War is not always a matter of guns and carnage: on the economic front to-day gold is flighting the battles of the nations—a mode of warfare which…

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Mines and Miners. Coal Cliff Colleries Ltd

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 August 1932 · page 3

A Coal Cliff correspondent writes:—During the twelve months ended 30th. June last at the above colliery, one miner earned over £400, eight other…

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This Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 August 1932 · page 4

The Mt. Pleasant mine has not worked for nearly a fortnight. Mt. Kembla (Extended) has worked three days this week, and it is stated that work…

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May Day and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 August 1932 · page 1

One striking feature of the May Day celebrations of the Northumberland and Durham miners on Saturday and Sunday was that only two miners…

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Motors & Motoring. Australia's New Feature. Dunlop "Gold Seal." Features: Silence & Extra Mileage

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 August 1932 · page 12

Considering the outstanding service and mileage…

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DALEY v Corrimal Colliery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 August 1932 · page 8

This was a claim by Patrick Daley for injury to lungs caused by inhalation of dust. Respondents denied incapaicity was due to employment…

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NAYLOR v Excelsior Colliery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 August 1932 · page 8

Continuance of compensation was claimed by Thomas Naylor in respect to Miner's Nystagmus. Respondents claimed that applicant has…

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DOBBINS v Coalcliff Colliery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 August 1932 · page 8

Aaron Dobbins claimed compensation for an injury to his hand. Duration of incapacity was uncertain. Respondents claim that since 13/4/…

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FARRELL v Corrimal Colliery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 August 1932 · page 8

William John Farrell claimed from 22/1/30 to 30/5/32 in respect to a fractured left wrist. Mr. Ingham appeared for…

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DRYSDALE v Metropolitan Colliery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 August 1932 · page 8

Thomas Drysdale applied for compensation from the Metropolitan Colliery Coy in respect to an injury to his lungs caused by the inhalation…

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TAYLOR v South Clifton Colliery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 August 1932 · page 8

James Taylor claimed from 15/7/30 to 11/10/31 in respect to a fractured left leg. Respondents denied incapacity beyond 13/5/32…

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HORTON v Bellambi Coal Coy

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 August 1932 · page 8

Harry Horton claimed continuation of compensation in respect to an injury to his right foot. Incapacity was denied as existing beyond…

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The Mine

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 10

The Corrimal. mine only worked one day last week. and has not worked at all this week. As a result of the intermittent work, the miners. are…

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Reply To Coalcliff Collieries Re Seniority (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 18

Sir,—Appearing in the last issue of the South Coast Times, is a letter from the Secretary of the Coalcliff Collieries Ltd. anent the recent…

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Our Coal Trade. Why There Is a Loss of Trade

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 August 1932 · page 3

Speaking at the Science Congress at Sydney, Mr. G. Gardner, an Australian who has been resident in South Africa for many years, stated that there has…

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Coal Cliff Collieries (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 September 1932 · page 6

Dear Sir,—I notice a letter appearing in your Issue of the 26th Instant, over the names of Messrs. Lowden, Penrose and Hickman, in which these…

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The Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 September 1932 · page 4

The Mt. Pleasant mine has another blank pay. Kambla Extended has seven days for the pay and one day was worked…

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Around the District Helensburgh the Mine

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 September 1932 · page 4

The pay at the mine is for 10 days, and full lime is still being worked…

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Mines and Miners. Aggregate Meetings

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 September 1932 · page 3

Arising out of the Federal Council's decision on Thursday to hold aggregate meetings in all districts next week; the local Miners'…

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