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Mining & the mines, 1938

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First Aid Competition Bulli Wins Southern Coal Owners' Shield

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 November 1938 · page 8

"The Competition was of such a high Standard, that the man who gained the lowest marks, is a very efficient First Aid…

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North Coast Coal Mine

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 December 1938 · page 1

The "Dorrigo Gazette" states:— Several shafts sunk in the Nimbin district have revealed the commercial possibilities of the coal procurable…

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Coal Commission Two Collieries Inspected Sittings Resumed at Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 December 1938 · page 15

Following on inspections of Mt. Kemola and Corrimal Collieries on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Royal commission on Safety and Health in…

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Safety in Mines Commission

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 December 1938 · page 15

On Tuesday the Royal Commission into safety into the mines continued its examination of mines on the South Coast. Mt. Kembla was inspected, a…

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Safety in Mines Commission Sits at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 December 1938 · page 15

The sitting of the Royal Commission inquiring into safety in mines, was recommenced yesterday, in the Council Chambers. Mr. Justice…

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Wongawilli Colliery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 6

Samuel Platts, of Reidtown, a shiftman at Wongawilli Colliery, told of the faulty ventilation found on the occasion of an inspection…

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Corrimal Colliery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 6

William J. Farrell, president of Corrimal Miners' Lodge, said he had 20 years' experience in that mine. The general conditions…

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Excelsior Colliery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 6

Joseph King, of Thirroul, said at Excelsior Colliery, they had had many complaints re the need for timber. However, during the last three…

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Old Bulli Colliery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 19

Albert Southern of Hopetoun st. Bulli, said he had been at Old Bulli Colliery for 25 years. He had held various pisitions in the lodge and…

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Coal Commission

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 6

Appearances were: Mr. W. S. McNally, secretary Southern Colliery Proprietors Association, for the owners; Messrs J. Connell and C…

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Safety in Mines Commission Friday's Hearing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 6

At the resumption of the hearing on Friday morning, Mr. Justice Davidson called a witness whom he said would give some indication of the…

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Coal Commission Continued From Another Page) the Wonthaggi Explosion

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 19

On Wednesday, the observer from Victoria, Mr. T. Platts, gave evidence concerning the Wonthaggi State mine in Victoria. Speaking…

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Safety in Mines Royal Commission Miners' Evidence Concluded

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 5

On Friday morning last, before the Royal Commission, the inquiry into safety in mines was continued. Mr. Spears, local check inspector at Old…

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Coal Commission

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 December 1938 · page 7

The evidence called by the Miners' Federation on the South Coast concluded last Friday and a start made on the evidence for the…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 December 1938 · page 13

The Executive officers of the South Coast Brunch of the, Miners' Federation convey Christmas greeting to all members and fellow unionists, stated…

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