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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1941

165 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 9

A Mine Road

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 May 1941 · page 3

At the Shellharbour Council meeting on Wednesday, a letter was received from the Lands Department regarding the proposed resumption…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 May 1941 · page 9

The Delegate Board will meet next Wednesday morning when important industrial matters will be dealt with. A statement issued by the executive…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 10

The Delegate Board held a meeting on Wednesday last, when many matters connected with the industry were considered:…

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Mining Matters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 12

Mr. F. Lowden, miners' president, writes: The Delegate Board held a meeting on Wednesday last, when many…

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Bulli Miners Celebrate

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 4

At the Bulli Miners' Hall on the 6th instant, the local Miners' Lodge members celebrated in fitting style their winning of the Gus Fenwick May Day…

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DISTRICT v MINERS

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 4

The early match will be the first this season between the District and the Miners, which again will add interest to the big effort being staged by…

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Mining Matters Appeals and Decisions of Central Reference Board

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 15

Mr. F. Lowden, miners president, writes: It is understood that the Central Reference Board has made two very…

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Mines & Miners Miners' Leaders on Tour

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 9

The President of the Minors' Federation (Mr. Nelson) and the Secretary (Mr. Grant) are visiting the various committees of management…

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Breach of Coal Mine Regulations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 6

Francis M. Jefferson, manager of Coalcliff Colliery, proceeded against John Barnes, shotfirer, for failing to give warning before firing a shot in an…

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Mining Matters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 9

Mr. Fred Lowden, president, writes: Matters in connection with the industry have been fairly quiet during the last few days, very little time…

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Miners Celebrate Old Bulli Smoko

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 17

Last week in the Miners' Hall, Bulli, members of the Old Bulli Lodge celebrated the winning of the cup for the best display of…

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Co-operation in Coal Industry

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 12

The new spirit of British industries was impressively demonstrated by the agreement of employers and workers in coalfields. On their own initiative…

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Petrol Rationing Affects Coal Production

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 June 1941 · page 4

Petrol rationing is causing a hold-up of coal production on the South Coast Tongarra mine has closed down and it is expected that work at Excelsior…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 July 1941 · page 9

At a meeting of Wongawilll Miners' Lodge the following resolution was carried:--"That as Mr. Menzies has declared…

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Wongawilli Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 July 1941 · page 15

On Tuesday the Wongawilli miners agreed to the following:— That Mr. Menzies has declared that he will imprison and intern unionists…

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Turf Topics Gold Salute for Newmarket

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 July 1941 · page 11

We expect Gold Salute to salute the judge at Brisbane to-morrow, when the coveted Newmarket, will be decided. At Ascot last Saturday, Alan…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 July 1941 · page 9

The Workers' Compensation Commission closes down for three weeks owing to Law vacation. It is quite all right to give the judges a holiday,…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 July 1941 · page 9

The Delegate Board sat yesterday, and is sitting again to-day, when Judge Davidson will attend, also members of the Central Executive…

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Gossamer Gold London Craftsmen Ship Leaf One 290,000th of an Inch Thick

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 July 1941 · page 7

In London to-day there are master craftsmen making gold-leaf one 290,000th of an inch in thickness. Using an 8 lb. hammer on a marble…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 July 1941 · page 12

The Delegate Board met on Thursday and Monday, 17th and 21st July. The District President occupied the chair, and reps were present from all…

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