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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1936

172 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 9

Excelsior Lodge Miners Celebrate a Victory

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 June 1936 · page 5

On the occasion of the May Day Demonstration at Wollongong, two Cups were won by the Excelsior Miners' Lodge, Thirroul, and last Friday…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 13

Whilst in London, on his way to Russia, Mr. Rivett, the delegate from the Southern miners, to Russia May Day, spent a day at the House of…

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The Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 12

They South Bulli mine has worked every, day this week, while Corrimal has worked three days…

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The Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 8

So far this pay the mine has seven days, and, reports are that trade will be brisk again next week. Coalcliff Colliery has been idle-this…

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Stealing Coal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 4
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

John McLaughlin was charged with stealing coal, valued at 2/-, the property of Bulli Colliery & Coke Works Ltd., from the colliery railway line…

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Privy Council Appeal Metropolitan Coal Company v Jacob Pye

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 14

The following is the judgement of the Judical Committee of the Privy Council, delivered the 27lh March 1936. Present at the hearing: The Lord…

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Mines & Miners. Funeral of the Late Alfred Duncan

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 June 1936 · page 10

The Wongawilli mine will be idle to-day (Friday) owing to the funeral of the abovenamed. The cortege will leave his late residence at Unanderra…

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Southern Mining Matters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 June 1936 · page 9

The Southern District Delegate Board met last week end, under the chairmanship of District President, Fred Lowden, and with the District…

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Privy Council Appeal Metropolitan Coal Company v Jacob Pye

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 June 1936 · page 22

The following is the judgement of the Judical Committee of the Privy Council, delivered the 27th March 1986. Present at the hearing: The Lord…

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The Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 June 1936 · page 6

Scarborough Tunnel has so far eight days for the pay, and perhaps Friday will make nine. The quarterly cavil was drawn yesterday (Thursday)…

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The Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1936 · page 11

For the miners' pay distributed today, South Bulli draws eight days, and Corrimal seven. South Bulli lost one day this week on account of there…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 11

The District President reports: The Miners' Delegate Board met yesterday, and will be again sitting to-day. Yesterday, the District President…

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The Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 10

Both Corrimal and South Bulli Collieries were idle yesterday, but the reason is not stated…

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Mining Matters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 14

The Miners Delegate Board met yesterday, Thursday, and will be again sitting to-day. Yesterday, the District President, presided, and Mr…

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Revival on W.a. Goldfields

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 12

The amazing revival of activity on the goldfields of Western Australia was the subject of a special supplement in a recent issue of the Perth…

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Mines and Miners Sunday's Big Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 7

The president, Mr. F. Lowden, reports: In connection with the above meeting to be held next Sunday afternoon,…

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Mining Matters Sunday's Big Meeting

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 17

The executive writes: In connection with the above meeting to be held on Sunday afternoon next, July, 19th. in the Agricultural…

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The Mine

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 9

The mine was idle last Monday for the monthly meeting, but owing to there not being a quorum in attendance, it was adjourned till Tuesday,…

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The Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 14

South Bulli miners were idle on Monday on account of transport from the mine trouble, but every day has been worked this week. At Corrimal…

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