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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1938

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Dust in Coal Mines

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 11

The Minister for Mines has informed Mr. J. T. Sweeney, M.L.A., that he has no knowledge of an analysis having been made of dust in Southern…

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Mining News Miners' Relief Coupons

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 15

At a further meeting on Tuesday of the Traders' Protective Association, comprising storekeepers in the area between Helensburgh and…

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MINES & Miners the Strike Settlement in Sight

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 11

Consequent upon the negotiations conducted by the Minister for Labour (Mr. Mair) a basis has been arranged for a settlement of the coal…

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Mines & Miners Western "Dumps" Comprehensive Scheme Operates

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 6

A comprehensive scheme to lift coal from dumps in the Wallerawang-Lidsdale district has been evolved, and organisation by which supplies will be…

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Miners' Troubles

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 13

Speaking in Parliament, Mr. J. T. Sweeney, Member for Bulli, said: It has been claimed by some speakers that there has been no…

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Thirroul Miners' Area Committee

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 7

A wonderful crowd witnessed the demonstration of the Miners of Scar borough, Coledale, Bull and Excelsior on Monday. King's Own Pipers…

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Miners' Demonstration Six Hour Da[?]

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 18

Monday last was characterised [?] Six-Hour Day in Wollongong and also by the Miners at the Thirroul end of the Couth Coast…

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Highest Since 1927 Year's Coal Production

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 1

The annual report of the Department of Mines reveals that the output of coal during 1937 was valued at £5,823,469, an increase of £696,619…

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Shortage of Coal At Local Industries

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 5

The seriousness of the coal shortage in Port Kembla is just now assuming alarming proportion. Throughout all of the…

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DEMONSTRATIONS In Support of Miners at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 4

On Monday, a demonstration in support of the miners was held at Wollongong. Approximately 600 marched in a procession, from the Miners' Hall,…

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Miners' Area Committees Correspondence (To the Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 4

Sir,—The background of our sports entertainment is not lost sight of rather is it accentuated. It is felt that We have a breathing space in which…

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Coal Strike Early Resumption of Work Likely

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 12

A sigh of relief went up last night when it was announced that the coal strike appeared to be on the eve of settlement…

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Debate in Senate on Coal Strike Canberra

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 2

In the Senate, during the debate on the Supply Bill, a discussion took place on the strike in the coal industry. Senator Leckie said that the…

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Safety in Mines Inspector Jack's Paper the Cause of Slackness

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 6

An informative paper on the prevention of accidents has been prepared by Senior-Inspector R. P. Jack, and has been issued by the Department of…

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The Coal Strike

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 October 1938 · page 2

During the coal strike, which everyone hopes has now been satisfactorily settled, the Bombo quarry has been sending 16 lorry loads of metal daily to…

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Mines & Miners Dust in Collieries

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 12

The Minister for Mines has advised Mr. J. T. Sweeney, M.L.A., that no recent analysis of dust from South Coast collieries has been made…

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Mining Matters Thirroul Miners Area Committee

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 6

Arthur McDonald, Press Correspondent, reports: A crowd of 375 witnessed a Community concert at the Arcadia…

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To Help Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 15

Next Monday night, at the Savoy Theatre, Wollongong, a grand benefit night will be given in aid of the miners' fund…

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Donations To Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 15

Wollongong Miners' Area Committee desire to thank the business people for the following additional donations. Also the cake shops for…

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The Miners Terms Accepted

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

At aggregate meetings of the Miners at Wollongong and Bulli yesterday the recommendations of the Combined Mining Unions…

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