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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1942

178 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 5 of 9

Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 5

Mr. F. Lowden, Miners' District president, writes:— The working of the mines has been somewhat marred in this district by…

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The Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 8

The Southern miners' preside (Mr. Lowden) writes: The working of the mines has been somewhat marred in this district [?]…

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Miners Not to Blame

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 13

Mr. J. T. Sweeney, M.L.A., (Bulli) defended the miners during his speech in Parliament on the Miners' Pensions (Amendment) Bill. He…

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Miners' Pensions Amendment Bill MB. J. T. Sweeney's Speech

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 1

Speaking to the Bill for the amendment of the Coal Miners' Pensions Act in Parliament last week, Mr. J. T. Sweeney (Bulli) said he believed the…

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The Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 June 1942 · page 9

Mr. Fred Lowden, southern miners' president, writes: It is regrettable to see mining stop pages at the present juncture…

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Important Appeal By President of Southern Miners Fight Against Slavery

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 June 1942 · page 5

It is regrettable to see mining stoppages at the present juncture, especially when we have the spectacle of the Fascist enemy right…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 June 1942 · page 6

Mr. F. Lowden, district president, Stated to-day that all mines will work on Monday when holiday rates will apply…

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Czech Miners Replaced by Jewish Forced Labour

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 June 1942 · page 6

The Kladno coal mine strike, which occurred last winter, but which was never given any publicity in the German controlled "Protectorate' press…

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Defeated Mr. Nelson Coal Commission Seat to Mr. Orr

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 June 1942 · page 6

Sydney, Tuesday.—Mr. William Orr a former General Secretary of the Miners' Federation, has defeated Mr. Charles Nelson, a former General…

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Salt Mine Under City

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 June 1942 · page 1

The city of Detroit, which for many years has been the hub of America's great automobile industry, is also noted for the fact that 1,100 feet under…

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Mining Matters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 June 1942 · page 7

Messrs H. Wells (general president) and G. W. S. Grant (general secretary) conferred on Wednesday with the Southern Miners Delegate…

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Mines & Miners Victory for Mr. Lowden

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1942 · page 5

We congratulate Mr. F. Lowden, Southern Miners' president, upon his election as miners' representative on the N.S.W. Pensions' Tribunal. Mr…

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Mr. Baddeley On Control of Mining

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 July 1942 · page 1

The Minister for Mines (Mr. Baddeley) told members of the Cessnock Branch of the A.L.P. that the future might warrant the setting up…

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Mines and Miners Southern Mners' Delegate Board Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 July 1942 · page 2

Mr. Lowden, Southern Miners President, writes:—The Southern Miners' Delegate Board held a two-days meeting last Thursday and Friday, July 2nd…

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Southern Miners Delegate Board Meeting

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 July 1942 · page 6

Mr. Fred Lowden, president of Southern miners, writes: The Southern Miners Board held two-day meeting, last Thursday…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 July 1942 · page 2

Mr. F. Lowden, District President,, writes:— The members of the Miners' Federation are hereby notified that there…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 July 1942 · page 6

Mr. P. Lowden, District President, writes The Metropolitan mine, Helens-is to resume today, Friday, after…

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Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 July 1942 · page 10

The miners' president (Mr. F. Lowden) advises that Helensburgh colliery will resume to-day (Friday) after being idle since 7th July…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 July 1942 · page 5

The president of the Southern Miners' Federation (Mr. Lowden) stated this morning that a meeting would be held shortly of either…

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Mining Fatality Shortage of Timber Commented On

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 July 1942 · page 3

At the inquest on the body of George Thomas, conducted by the Deputy Coroner, Mr. S. R. Musgrave, J.P., at the Court House, Helensburgh, on…

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