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Mining & the mines, 1938

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ANNIVERSARY Of Old Bulli Mine Explosion

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 2

On 23rd March we will have reached the 51st anniversary of the above disastrous explosion, which happened on wollongong Show Day, March 23rd…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 15

Disputes have been plentiful in the district this week, as we have had them at the following mines: Mount Kembla, Corrimal, Old Bulli, Coalcliff…

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Mining Matters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 March 1938 · page 14

The miners' president, Mr. F. Lowden, writes: Conferences held yesterday in connection with mining disputes at…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 16

Mr. Lowden (District, President) writes as follows:. The mines throughout the district have continued to work fairly…

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Mining Matters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 18

The mines throughout the district have continued to work fairly regularly during the last week or so, with the exception of the Metropolitan…

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Fetherston Memorial Splendid Effort at Clifton at Colliery Manager's Residence

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 6

United and continuous assistance and encouragement is very warranted for the movement launched by the Directors of Illawarra Hospital at…

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MINES & Miners Delegate Board Meets Important Business Transacted

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 10

Mr. F. Lowden, District Miners' President, writes: The District Delegate Board held a meeting last Tuesday and Wednesday, April 5th and…

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The Mine

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 13

The mine has nine days for the pay on Friday, and so far four days this week…

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Miners' Soccer Teams

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 20

On Sunday last South Bulli 6 (Coltman 3, Morris 2, Hasley) defeated Corrimal 4 (Wales 2, Keenan and Holbrow). As the District Referees'…

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Sudden' Demise. Miner at Bulli Colliery

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 14

David. Bradley, of Corrimal had completed his shift as a miner in Bulli. Colliery at about 2 p.m. on Tuesday, and with his workmate, Mr. Jack…

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Mining Matters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 April 1938 · page 9

Mr. F. Lowden, Miners' president, reports: The District Delegate Board held a meeting last Tuesday and…

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Miners' Competition

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 14

In the Southern Miners' District Competition, South Bulli met Old Bulli at Ball's Oval Considering the nature of the ground, which was inclined to…

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Mines & Miners Shipping Matters

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 13

Mr. F. Lowden, Miners' District President, writes:—The mines resumed work on Tuesday last, with the exception of Wongawilli mine…

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Millers South Coast Mining and Shipping Matters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 14

The Miners' president (Mr. F. Lowden) writes: The mines resumed work on Tuesday last, with the exception of the…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 5

"Mr. F. Lowden, District President, writes:— Quite a number of the mines in the district were idle on Monday last…

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Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 11

A number of mines in the district were idle on Monday last, Anzac Day, including Helensburgh, Coalcliff Scarborough and South Bulli…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 16

Mr. F. Lowden, Miners' District President, writes:— Discontent and disputes are still the order of the day, so far as this district…

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Mining Matters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 14

Discontent and disputes are still the order, and judging by recent actions the men are much less to blame than some of the bosses. Disputes…

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Mines & Miners Delegate Board Meets

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 15

Mr. F. Lowden, District Miners' President, writes:— The Delegate Board met at the Miners' Hall yesterday, and many…

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Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 May 1938 · page 13

Mr. F. Lowden, president, writes: The Delegate Board met yesterday. The new National Insurance Scteme, and also the ultimatum, issued by the…

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