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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1941

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Mining Tragedy At Lithgow

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 August 1941 · page 10

After more than 40 hours' feverish search and work, the bodies of two men, who were engulfed in a fall of many tons of coal in Renown colliery…

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Miners' Pensions Debate in Parliament

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 19

Speaking on the Coal and Shale Mine Workers (Pensions) Bill, Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., of Wollongong, said:…

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Miners' Pensions Bill Before Parliament Mr. Davies' Speech

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 2

In Parliament, speaking on the Coal and Oil Shale Mine Workers (Pensions) Bill, Mr. W. Davies (Wollongong-Kembla) said: The coal mining…

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Mining Matters Colliery Mishap

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 15

On Monday morning last when the new transport up the hill at Wongawill had arrived at the top, it is reported it suddenly commenced to run…

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Mines & Miners Accident at Wongawilli

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 9

On Monday morning last, when the new transport up the hill at Wongawilli had arrived at the top, it is reported that it suddenly commenced to…

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Miners' Association

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 5

The final of the Miners' Soccer Cup Competition was decided on Sunday afternoon last, at Slacky Flat, Bulli, the contestants being Corrimal and…

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House Coal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 9

Very strong exception is being manifested throughout the whole of the District Lodges, at the discriminatory treatment which is meted out to the…

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Scarborough Mine Accident

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 6

John Harris, 50, of Scarborough, a miner employed at South Clifton Tunnel Colliery, was seriously injured by a fall of stone in that mine on Friday…

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Water in Mount Kembla Mine

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 9

The water position at the Mount Kembla Mine, although not getting any worse is still causing alarm and anxiety at Mount Kembla. At this…

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Miners' Exciting Final Corrimal Wins Local Trophy

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 5

After Mrs. L. F. Luscombe, of Bulli Family Hotel, had kicked the ball off after being introduced by Mr. A. Burrows, president of the Miners' Assn.,…

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New Manager of Excelsior Colliery Mr. H. D. Dalziel Appointed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 1

As mentioned in last issue, Mr. J. D. Bowdler has resigned from the position of manager of Excelsior Colliery, Thirroul, to take up the position of…

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Miners' Pensions Mr. W. DAVIES, M.L.A. Address in the House. (Continued from last issue.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 2

Production has been increasing fairly rapidly here in recent years, even though hours have been reduc-ed, by improved machinery and…

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Miners' Pensions

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 2

The following is the conclusion of the address of Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A. on the Miners' Pension Bill. Mr. Sanders: Is the Belgian miner…

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Miners' Federal Income Tax

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 2

Following complaints made by various Lodges in the Districts, and a letter received from the Stanford Merthyr No. 2 Miners' Lodge, Mr. C…

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Thirroul News Mine Manager Farewelled

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 6

The staff of Excelsior Colliery entertained Mr. J. D. Bowdler to a dinner in the Hotel Ryan on Saturday night. Air. Bowdler, who has been manager…

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"Pot O' Gold" At Civic Theatre

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 9

Fun and laughter, music and dancing, romance and youth are delightfully blended in James Roosevelts first Hollywood offering "Pot O'…

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Coal Mining Accident Rates

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 September 1941 · page 3
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Mr. F. Lowden, miners' president, writes: Both, or either of the two gentlemen, Sir Norman Kater and H. M…

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Mines & Miners Stoppage at Old Bulli

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 September 1941 · page 9

Old Bulli was idle three days this week, due to a dispute over the question of promotion of a clipper. The Lodge requested the management to…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 10

The following nominations for District positions of the Southern District Branch of the Miners' Federation for the period 1942-43 have been received:-…

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