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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1937

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Coalcliff Miners Lodge Picnic to the Zoo

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 13

There was exceptional interest and enthusiasm, displayed in the second annual picnic of Coalcliff Miners' Lodge, on the 8th instant, the…

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The Wonthaggi Tragedy Another Mine Blown Skyward

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 10

It is indeed tragic to once again read and learn of a Mining Disaster such as the one at Wonthaggi, in Victoria, and although the number of…

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Turf a High Class Field This Year for Caulfield Futurity Stakes Many Notable Weight Carrying Sprinters to Contest Rich 7 Furlong Stake This will be the Test of Gold Rod's Superiority

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 14

The high-weight who came home best of all in the Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield on Saturday, was Regular Bachelor. He was last when the field…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 6

Mr. F. Lowden, District President, writes:— The district still has quite a number of industrial disputes, and although in…

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Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 February 1937 · page 9

The District still has quite a number of Industrial disputes, and although in some cases satisfactory settlements have been arrived at,…

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Mines & Miners South Coast Mining Matters

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 3

Mr. F. Lowden, District President, reports:— At the Mt. Keira Mine there hins been a dispute in existence for some…

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Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 16

Industrial disputes are still the order of the day in the District. At the Mt. Keira mine there has been a dispute in existence for some…

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The Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 3

South Bulli mine has lost three days this week, and a meeting of the men will be held to-day. The men have worked six days for the current pay…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 5

The District Officers report:— The dispute at the South Bulli Mine regarding. the assistance required for a wheeler was satisfactorily adjusted…

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Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 16

The dispute at the South Bulli Mine regarding the assistance required for a wheeler was satisfactorily adjusted at a conference between…

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No Means Hopeless Oil From Coal, Outlook

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 8

Commenting on the decision of the Federal Cabinet that the production of oil from coal would be too costly, the Chairman of the Council for Scientific…

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Turf Gold Rod Will Meet the Weight-for-age Talent at Warwick Farm Is Cup Favourite, Silver Standard, Ready for the Sound Test at Warwick Farm on Saturday? Caulfield Winner, Mitsui, is in the Doncaster

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 2

There will be a somewhat different twist to the Chipping Norton Plate, Sydney's next weight-for-age race. if Gold Rod contests it. And probably…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 8

The District President, Mr. F. Lowden, writes:— The Mount Kembla mine was idle on Monday last as, a result of the "no…

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Turf Gold Rod's Autumn Programme Presents an Interesting Pro[?]lem Don't Take Any Notice of his Defeat in the Sprint at Warw[?]k Farm Last Saturday Pamelus and His D[?]easter Jockey's Views

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 9

If Gold Rod had contested his right race, there is no doubt he would have won the Chipping Norton Stakes at Warwick Farm on Saturday. I know…

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Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 March 1937 · page 13

Mount Kembla mine was idle on Monday last as a result of the No Promotions policy being put into effect. Following the stop a largely…

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Anniversary of Old Balli Colliery Disaster 23rd. MARCH, 1887

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 March 1937 · page 13

The present week brings to our notice the 50th. anniversary of the above tragic disaster, which happened on Wollongong Show Day, 23rd…

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MINES & Miners Stoppage at Wongawilli Conference Proves Abortive Other Mines May Be Involved

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 6

F. Lowden, District President, writes: The Southern Miners' District Delegate Board met last Tuesday, it being a special meeting called to deal with…

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Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 12

The Southern Miners District Delegate Beard met last Tuesday to deal with disputes at Wongawilli, South Bulli, Scarborough and Coalcliff…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 6

During the week meetings have been held at Bulli, Thirroul, Scarborough, Corrimal and Kembla Heights; to consider the log of claims. At all…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 6

The District President writes:—We are experiencing more than our share of industrial trouble, as matters are in dispute at Wongawilli, Corrimal…

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