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Mining & the mines, 1936

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The Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 12

South Bulli and Corrimal mines continue to work every day, and indication are that full time will be worked for the pay…

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Miner Killed in Coalcliff Colliery

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 5

On Monday, William Rutherford Gray, of Wombarra, was killed, in Coalcliff Colliery. At about 1 p.m. he was working at a place in No. 2 North…

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Oil From Coal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 11

FROM time to lime in these columns we have stressed the need for action in regard to establishing in industry in connection, with extracting oil from, Coal. Our critics have stated that such a proposal was only in the experimental stage. Now we find that in his…

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MINES & Miners. Levy for Helensburgh Increased. Medical Agreement Finalised

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 7

The district Executive report:—The Southern District Delegate Board met at the Miners Hall on Monday last and many matters pertaining to…

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The Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 10

For to-day's pay Corrimal and South Bulli miners draw ten days. Both mines have worked every day this week…

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Coroner's Court Bulli.—wednesday. (Before Mr. Keegan, Coroner). Colliery Colliery Fatality

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 13

At the Court House, Bulli, on Wednesday, an inquest was conducted relating to the death of William Rutherford Gray, which occurred at Coaicliff…

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Mining Matters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 16

The Southern District Delegate oard met at the Miners Hall on Monday last, and many matters pertining to the welfare of the Federation…

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Early Coal Use Was Once Prohibited

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 4

Although the earliest mention of coal is said to be in 1245, it was probably known for the purpose of trade long before. The citizens of London…

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Coroner's Court BULLI — WEDNESDAY. (Before Mr. M. Keegan, Coroner) Coalcliff Colliery Fatality

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 14

At the Court House, Bulli, on Wednesday, an Inquest was conducted relating to the death of William Rutherfore Gray, which occurred at the…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 9

The District Officers report:—In connection with the Helensburgh timbering dispute, the local, district and Federal Executives made an…

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The Mine

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 6

Work is a bit slack this week. So far only two days this week, making five for the pay…

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Mining Matters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 9

In connection with the Helensburgh Timbering Dispute, the local. District and Federation Executives made an inspection of those portions of theThursday…

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Important Decision for Miners. a South Coast Case Before Privy Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 9

The Privy Council on Friday last gave reserved judgment in a case in which Jacob Pye, of Helensburgh sued the Metropolitan…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 10

The District President (Mr. Lowden) reports:- In connection with the matters in dispute at the Coalcliff Colliery…

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Coal, Mining on South Coast Dates Mines Commenced

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 6

Coal was discovered by Bass and Flinders, on the South Coast at Coalclift, in the year 1797, and the first coal mined on the South Coast was at the…

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Coal Mining Commencement on South Coast

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 April 1936 · page 13

Coal was discovered by Bass and Flinders on the South Coast at Coal Cliff in the year 1797, and the first coal mined on the South Coast was…

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Mines & Miners. Wongawilli Miners to Resume. Re-affiliation with A.l.p

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 8

The District president. (Mr. F. Lowden) reports: The Delegate Board, held a special meriting on Wednesday last, when many…

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The Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 11

The Corrimal miners are experiencing a lean time, as only three days, were worked last week, and one this, making four for the pay. South Bulli…

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Bulli Colliery Change of Ownership

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 9

After many years in the possession of the George Adams family, Bulli Colliery is now about to change hands, the announcement being made last…

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Cigarette in Mine

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 16

James Robertson, Manager of Mt. Kembla Colliery proceeded against Robert Punch on a charge of having a cigarette in the mine. Punch…

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