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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1934

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The Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 3

For the pay distributed to-day Corrimal has four days to draw. A strike at the mine has been responsible for no days being' worked this week…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 3

The dispute at the Corrimal Colliery, which has been idle since January 30, is at present under review at the annual meeting of the Federal…

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The Mines

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 11

It is expected the Central Council of the Federation will discuss the stoppage at Corrimal to-day. Wongawilli was idle yesterday over…

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Corrimal. the Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 4

The strike at Corrimal continues, and has now been in existence for two weeks. The stoppage at the mine has been a big blow to business…

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Shoalhaven Gold

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 6

The latest list of new companies includes that flotation of Haven Gold Dredging, N.L., with a capital of £50,000, divided into shares of 10/-…

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Newcastle Coal Trade

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 6

"The Newcastle Herald" states:—The past week was easily the busiest experienced by the coal trade at Newcastle since the beginning of the…

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Compensation. Miners Seek Amendments

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 4

The Minister for Labour (Mr. Dunningham) told a deputation from the various branches of the Miners' Federation on Tuesday that the…

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Miners' Council Annual Conference Opens Federal Convention Cost

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 4

Strong exception was taken at the annual meeting of the Council of the Miners' Federation, on Tuesday, in Sydney, to the literature circulated by…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 3

The Corrimal mine resumed work on Thursday, after a meeting held on Wednesday. A conference with the colliery owners will be held in Sydney…

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Helensburgh the Mine

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 4

The pay is for four days. The whistle has blown for four days this week. Di Jones fell and injured his arm on Monday morning…

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Mining Matters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 12

Corrimal mine resumed work yesterday (Thursday) after a meeting held on Wednesday A conference with the colliery [?] will be…

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District News. Corrimal the Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 4

After three weeks off work, the Corrimal mine resumed work yesterday morning. Although to-day is pay day the miners will have nothing to…

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Mines & Miners. Corrimal Dispute

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 3

A conference was held in Sydney en Tuesday, between representatives of the Corrimal-Balgownie Coal Co., and representatives of the Central…

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Interesting Colliery Figures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 3

The following figures, taken from the "Blyth News" (England) concerning the Ashington Colliery will be of particular interest to many…

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Helensburgh the Mine

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 4

The Mine has worked six days so far this fortnight…

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The Mines Corrimal Dispute Settled

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 12

Corrimal miners met last night and considered terms of settlement put forward by the company. It was announced later that an amicable…

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Shipment of Coal From Newcastle

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 11

The exceptionally high total of more than 200,192 tons of coal, including bunkers, has been shipped from Newcastle for places beyond the State…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 7

The Corrimal Colliery resumed work on the 15th March last, a satisfactory adjustment of the dispute having been arrival at…

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Colliery Fatality. Miner Killed at Coalcliff

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 7

At about 12.30 p.m. on Tuesday a fatal accident occurred in Section No. 4 North of the Coalcliff Colliery. It is stated that a fall of stone from…

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Police Court. Bulli.—wednesday. (Before Mr. Sheridan, S.m.) Stealing Mine Props

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 8

Victor. Hardman pleaded guilty to. Stealing 24 timber pit props, valued at 9/10, the property of Excelsior Coldieries and Coke Works Ltd., on 19th…

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