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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1936

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 10

At Monday night's meeting of Bulli Shire Council, members of Bulli Miners' Lodge applied for permission to solicit subscriptions throughout the…

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The Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 10

Although Corrimal mine has been experiencing "days off" for the last fortnight, six days were drawn for to-day's pay. South Bulli has nine days…

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Excelsior Colliery Proposal for Liquidation

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 11

More than ordinary interest has been excited throughout the district in the proposal placed by the Directors before a meeting of Excelsior…

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Mines & Miners. Bulli Check-weighman

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 14

For some time the miners at Bulli Colliery have not employed a check-weighman. Lately there have been extra miners engaged, with the result…

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The Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 12

The South Bulli miners have worked every day this week. Corrimal had one idle day—Tuesday…

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Turf Burned Fingers for Impulsive Autumn Market Hogs. Why Ilium was Even a Better Betting Proposition than the Mighty Gold Rod. Young-Men's Mission for the Coming Autumn

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1936 · page 2

Backers have been rushing into the anti-post ring to take substantial wagers-about horses for the Newmarket and Cup without stable authority…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 13

The District Executive report:—At a special meeting of Miners' Lodge Executives held at the Miners' Hall, Wollongong, on Tuesday night…

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Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 14

Matters in connection with the industry in this District have been rather hectic for quite a while, with disputes at Mt. Kembla, Mt. Keira,…

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Oil From Coal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 11

FROM communications which reach us from time to time, many people appear to have the impression that the production of oil from coal in England is still in the experimental stage. From particulars appearing in the English papers it is apparent that the…

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Mount Kembla Soldiers and Miners' Memorial Churchy

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 5

One of the old churches of the Illawarra District, Mount Kembla C. of E. was rebuilt in 1932 and is now a very attractive and nicely furnished…

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Mines & Miners. Bulli Checkweighman

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 March 1936 · page 10

Bulli Miners' Lodge decided to revive the position of check weightman in view of a slight increase in the number of miners now engaged. In a ballot this…

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REES v. Coalcliff Colliery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 March 1936 · page 17

Samuel Rees claimed compensation from 19th. December, 1931 to 31st. December, 1932 in respect to a strained back. The claim was on the…

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RIZZI v. C.B. COLLIERY

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 March 1936 · page 17

Frank Rizzi proceeded against Corrimal-Balgownie Colliery Ltd. claiming compensation in respect to an injury to leg…

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Oil from Coal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 March 1936 · page 8

Frank Craig, Carrington Street, West Wallsend, writes to the "Lithgow Mercury:" "Mr. Dunningham at his civic reception at Lithgow last…

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Turf Great Staying Mark Might Land the Australian Cup on Saturday. Allunga A Strong Pick for Flemington Event, But Will He Stay the 2 1/4 Miles? Speed or Stamina for Gold Rod's Future?

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 March 1936 · page 6

Our horse, Amalia, was terribly unlucky to be beaten half a head in the Brunswick at Flemington on Saturday, she got into all the bother in the…

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The Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 6

The Corrimal and South Bulli mines continued to work every day this week. Both have ten days to draw for the pay…

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Stealing Coal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 2

James Morris was arraigned on a charge of stealing coal valued at l/- the property of the Bulli Coal Co. Defendant pleaded guilty…

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Police Court Bulli.-monday. (Before Mr. Goldie, S.m.) Stealing Coal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 3

James Morris pleaded guilty to stealing coal at Bulli on 18th February last, the coal, valued at 1/-, being the property of Bulli Colliery Ltd…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 11

In the Miners' Hall, Wollongong, a delegate meeting will be held on Monday, 23rd March, when matters of great importance will be dealt with…

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The Mine

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 8

The mine has so far got 63 days in for the coming pay. The cavill was drawn to-day, everything going off without a hitch…

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