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Mining & the mines, 1938

214 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 11

Theft From Colliery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 12

John W. Walsh (19), of St. Peters, and James West (22), of Erskineville, each pleaded guilty to stealing some chain and a brass…

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Stealing Coal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 18
Also in Illawarra Mercury

John James P[?]ton pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing coal valued at 1/-, the property of E. A. Sheil, licensee of the Oxford Hotel…

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Goledale Miners' Sports Committee

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

Coledale Miners' Sports Committee appeal to sports organisations to donate sporting materials that are out of use, such as cricket bats…

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Old Gold Fair

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 8

One of the most successful Fairs held in the Wollongong Salvation Army Citadel was brought to a close on Monday night. A. splendid crowd…

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Ironworkers' Union And the Miners Struggle

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 14

The Committee of Management of the Port Kembla Branch of the Ironworkers' Association, carried the following resolution at its meeting on…

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Salvation Army Old Gold Fair

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 September 1938 · page 6

One of the most successful Pairs held in the Salvation Army Citadel was brought to a close on Monday night…

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Donations to Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 17

Wollongong Miners' Area Committee desires to thank the business people for following donations, list being complete up to 20th…

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Mining Matters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 14

The District Officers writer:— After an exceptionally busy time during the last week, the District President is on his way to Melbourne…

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Mining Warden's Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 7

At the Wollongong Court House on Wednesday, Mr. Hardwicke, Chamber Magistrate, presided when the court opened, owing to the absence of the…

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Mixing Wood with Coal Brisbane

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 11

The Railway Commissioner (Mr. C. A. Murton) said last night that railway engines are now being operated as far as possible with a mixture of…

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Waterside Workers Levy Struck to Support Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 3

At a largely attended meeting of the South Coast Branch of the Waterside Workers' Union on Tuesday morning, in Wollongong, it was…

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Mining Matters Balgownie Area Committee

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 17

Mr. S. Platts (secretary) writes: Balgownie Area Committee, which includes Fairy Meadow, Fernhill and Reidtown, held a very successful…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 9

District Officers report: On Wednesday, representatives of a Pyrmont firm called on Mr. E. Browne, acting District President, and sought…

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The Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 9

Many of the miners on strike in Corrimal are taking advantage of the stoppage to do spring cleaning around the house. Many can…

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Miners' Strike Coupons

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 13

A meeting of Traders of the district was held at the Charlton Cafe last night when the matter of the relief coupons to be issued by the…

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The Coal Strike

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 8

With the complete breakdown of the compulsory conference held in Melbourne, speculation is rife as to the next step in the national coal…

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The Miners Combined Demonstration of Miners and South Coast Trade Unions Arrangements for Six Hour Day in Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 8

A combined demonstration, organised by the Southern Miners District Area Committee in conjunction with the Illawarra Trades and Labour…

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Miners' Games Concluded Sheddon Cup Won by South Bulli

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 2

Corrimal were defeated by four goals to one, which allowed South Bulli to win the Sneddon Cup. In this contest, Corrimal were definitely…

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Combined Demonstration of Miners & South Coast Unions Arrangements for Six Hour Day in Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 September 1938 · page 10

The Secretary writes:—A combined demonstration, organised by the Southern Miners District Area Committee in conjunction with the…

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