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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1942

178 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 9

Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 September 1942 · page 4

Coalcliff Colliery was idle on Tuesday. It was alleged by the men that an agreement made on March 2, 1942, had been broken by the management…

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Mines & Miners Stoppages Provoked

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 September 1942 · page 6

Mr F. Lowden, District President, writes:— Stoppages have occurred at Coal-cliff, Helensburgh and Bulli mines…

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Miners

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 September 1942 · page 7

Stoppages have occurred at Coal cliff, Helensburgh and Bulli mines At Coalcliff an idle day ovvrred through a meeting which was…

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Rest Periods for Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 September 1942 · page 6

Isolated stoppages in the coalmining industry were due to the need far rest periods, said the Miners' General Secretary (Mr. Grant) this week…

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Visits Newcastle After 45 YEARS Southern Miners' Official

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 September 1942 · page 7

Mr. W. J. Penrose, secretary of the Southern District Miners' Federation, is visiting Newcastle after an absence of nearly 45 years…

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Miners' Pensions Mr. Fred Lowden, of Wollongong, Is Appointed to Tribunal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 September 1942 · page 2

When the Miners Pensions Tribunal met on September 3, the chairman (Hon. J. M. Baddeley) paid a very high tribute to Mr…

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Mining Matters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 September 1942 · page 7

Mr. G. W. S. Grant, Miners' general secretary, writes stating it had come to notice that some managers were only paying…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 5

The miners' General President (Mr. Wells) and the General Secretary (Mr. Grant) were each opposed by two candidates when nominations for…

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MINES & Miners Dust Nuisance at Old Bulli (To the Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 2

Sir.—Some weeks ago Old Bulli Lodge Officers had complaints about excessive dust in the machine section. The Lodge Officers, in compliance…

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One Law for Coal Owners. One for Mine Workers? (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 11

The above question, in view of the many specific breaches of the award by many coal owners and managements, is being asked daily…

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Is There One Law for Coal Owners And Another For Mine Workers?

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 3

Mr. F. Lowden, District Miners' President, writes:— The above question, in view of the many specific breaches of the Award…

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Mining Matters (To the Editor) Dust Nuisance at Old Bulli

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 11

Some weeks ago, Old Bulli Lodge [?]ficers, had complaints about ex[?]essive dust in the machine sec[?]…

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Shed Burned At Tongarra Mine

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 September 1942 · page 4

A small iron shed used for storing lamps was destroyed by fire during Thursday night at the Tongarra mine. The cause is not known, as the…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 October 1942 · page 5

Mr. F. Lowden, District President, writes:—The mines in this district will work next Monday (8-Hours Day), and as such a day…

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Mine Pensioner Fined

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 October 1942 · page 13

At Wollongong Court on Monday, James Greer was proceeded against by the Minister for Mines (Hon. J. M. Baddeley) on charges…

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Mining Matters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 October 1942 · page 12

Mr. Fred Lowden, southern Miners' president, writes: Bulli colliery continues to be idle due in my opinion, to the…

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Gladstone Meatworks "Copper Mine" Scheme

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 October 1942 · page 5

Twelve months ago all employees at the Gladstone Meatworks, Qld., agreed to contribute to the "copper mine" scheme for the benefit of their…

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Mine Pensioner Fined For Working Whilst Drawing Pension

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 October 1942 · page 1

At the Wollongong Police Court on Monday, James Greer was proceeded against by John M. Baddeley, Minister for Mines, for accepting employment…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 October 1942 · page 3

At a largely attended mooting of Bulli Miners' Lodge, held on Sunday last, Oct. 4th., it was decided to resume work on Monday, 5th Oct. The…

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Mines & Miners Old Bulli Resumes

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 October 1942 · page 6

Old Bulli mine resumed work on Monday, after being idle over a week, over the question of dust. The basis of settlement of the dispute was the…

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