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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1932

178 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 8 of 9

The Mine

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 8

The Corrimal mine has worked four days for this week, and with to-day (Friday) will have five days…

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Mt. Pleasant Mine

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 8

It was quite a good sight to see the miners of Mt. Pleasant walking off to work this week on three consecutive days. The mine will be working…

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Gold arid Minerals the Stock Exchange Report From Fields

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 11

Recent, operations on the Stock Exchange and the reports of the flotation of mining companies would indicate that Australia was about to…

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ROWLES v Excelsior Colliery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 November 1932 · page 15

George Rowles claimed continuance of compensation in respect to an injury to his ribs. The company denied incapacity extended beyond…

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The Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 November 1932 · page 8

The best news that Corrimal has had for some months past is that the Corrimal miners draw six shifts for the pay distributed today. Four days…

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The Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 November 1932 · page 8

Mt. Pleasant mine has three days to draw for the pay, and Kembla Extended 2. Neither mine has worked this week…

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PERRY v Mt. Kembla Colliery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 November 1932 · page 15

This was a claim by Samuel Perry for compensation in respect to an injury to right leg and left arm. He was totally incapacitated from 7.7.32…

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BARRETT v Mt. Kembla Colliery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 November 1932 · page 15

James Barrett claimed continuance of compensation in respect to an injured right hand. Mr. Ingham (Morgan, Doust and…

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Mining Prosecution

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 November 1932 · page 7

Australian Iron and Steel Coy. proceeded against Charles Herbert Haselhurst for firing a shot in Wongawilli mine, without taking' suitable…

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A Mining Case

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 November 1932 · page 3

Charles Herbert Haselhurst was charged with firing a shot in Wongawlill colliery without taking suitable steps for safety of other persons…

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Around the District. Helensburgh the Mine

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 November 1932 · page 8

The mine pay is for 7 days. Coal is only winded two days each week. It is rumoured that the colliery is to change hands. A New Zealand…

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The Questionnaire Miners' President Advises They Be Not Burned

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 November 1932 · page 1

A meeting was held at Fairy Meadow on Sunday, under the auspices of the Balgownie A.L.P., to consider the questionnaire issued in connection…

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Mining Fatality Death of J. B. Skinner

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 November 1932 · page 7

James 13. Skinner, died at Wollongong. Hospital on the 7th. inst. as re-sult of injuries received whilst working in Wpngawilli Colliery…

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Mines and Miners International Coal Agreements

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 November 1932 · page 3

It is understood that, as a sequel to the conference of representatives of the principal conl-producing countries of Europe, held in London lust year…

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The Mine

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 November 1932 · page 4

The Corrimal mine has only worked one day this week—to-day (Friend) Five days have been for next pay…

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Mining Fatality

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 November 1932 · page 14

An inquest was held at Wollongong Courthouse yesterday by the Coroner (Mr. Scobie, S.M.) into the death of James B. Skinner, who died…

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Mines and Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 November 1932 · page 7

At the last meeting of the Corrimal Miners' Lodge, the following officers were elected:—President, G. Williamson; secretary, T. Dalton; treasurer,…

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The Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 November 1932 · page 8

For the pay, Corrimal miners have five days to draw, and South Bulli three. Corrimal has worked one day this week, and South Bulli three…

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Helensburgh the Mine

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 November 1932 · page 7

The pay will be for six days. It was rumoured that more men were to be put on, but unfortunately it was only rumour, and hard times are…

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Balgownie the Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 November 1932 · page 8

For the pay, Mount Pleasant miners have a blank, and no work this week. Kembla Extended has one day for the pay and one day was worked this…

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