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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1941

165 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 9

Mines & Miners Stoppage of Work Yesterday

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 January 1941 · page 7

All mines on the coast were idle yesterday as members of Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Asscoiation held a stop work meeting…

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Mines & Miners Old Bulli Mine

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 9

Old Bulli miners came home on Monday as a protest against the taxation on overtime. At a pit top meeting on Monday dissatisfaction was…

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Mine Accidents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 9

On Tuesday, "Chick" Humphries, of 2 Pass-avenue, Thirroul, received injuries to the left foot when he was caught in a rope and pulled into the…

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COAL Railways Huge Consumption

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 January 1941 · page 7
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The New South Wales Railways spend annually on materials' about £6,000,000. Approximately 90 per cent, of this amount is spent locally on…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 9

Mr. F. Lowden, District President, writes: -- The District Delegate Board met on Thursday and Friday. January 16th…

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Mining Matters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 15

Mr. F. Lowden, district president, writes:— The District Delegate Board met last Thursday and Friday, January…

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Mechanisation Threat to Miners Modern Trend Perturbs Mr. Hoare

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1941 · page 7

Mechanisation of mines is reaching a stage when workers will find themselves dominated by the creature they have created, according to Mr…

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Mining Industry Has Troubled Past Mr. Hoare Reviews Many Struggles

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 January 1941 · page 7

As President of an organisation with 13,000 members, Mr. Hoare did not find his duties easily full filled. What was right at one time he found…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 7

The annual meeting of the Delegate Board will be held at the Miners' Hall, Wollongong, next Tuesday. Many matters of importance will be dealt…

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Coalcliff Colliery

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 11

There is a dispute at Coalcliff Colliery. The mine was idle to-day and the trouble is likely to extend. The Delegate Board meets next Tuesday…

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Killed by Fall of Stone Excelsior Colliery Fatality

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 6

At Bulli Courthouse on Tuesday, the Coroner, Mr. R. B. Dunlop, [?] an inquest concerning the death of David [?]terson Speed [?] of [?]…

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Miners' Pensions Reply to Mr. Baddeley, M.L.A

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 7

In the "Sydney Sun" of 23141 appears an article, ostensibly written by Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A., and with part of which I entirely agree, the part…

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Miners Pensions Reply to Mr. BADDELEY, M.L.A.

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 February 1941 · page 15

Mr. F. Lowden, Southern Miners' district president, writes: In the Sydney "Sun" 23/1/41 appears an article ostensibly written by…

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Mines & Miners Coalcliff Trouble Settled

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 10

Coalcliff mine was idle again yesterday but following a conference between the Executive of the Miners' Lodge and the management a…

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Mining Matters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 February 1941 · page 11

The annual meeting of the Southern District Delegate Board was held at the Miners' Hall, Wollongong on Tuesday and Wednesday last. The…

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Mines & Miners Central Coal Board Personnel Announced

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 9

Judge Drake-Brockman, of the Arbitration Court, has been appointed Chairman of the Central Reference Board formed under the Coal-mining…

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Albion Park News Coal Mining

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 10

The coal industry is developing in the Albion Park district, as in addition to three small collieries being actively worked at Tongarra, another…

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MINERS (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 13

Sir.—In the 19/2/41 issue of the "Sydney Morning Herald" the Postmaster General, Senator McLeay is reported to have stated at a National…

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Northern Miners' New Offices

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 9

The Northern Miners' Federation will ask Mr. T. Hoare, former President, to open the offices being built on land adjoining Newcastle Trades…

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