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Illawarra · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1942

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

Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 November 1942 · page 6

Mr. F. Lowden. District President, Writes:—The Delegate Board met last Friday, when many important matters wore…

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Colliery Fatality

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 November 1942 · page 11

The inquiry by the deputy Coroner (Mr. S. R. Musgrave) into the death of David Mack (25) a [?]loco driver at Wongawilli…

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Retired Mine Workers' Assn

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 November 1942 · page 6

There was a good roll up at a meeting of the Thirroul branch of the Retired Mineworkers' Assn. on Wednesday of last week, when a report…

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Mining Matters Scarborough Youths Bound Over!

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 November 1942 · page 10

Before Judge Drake Brockman on Wednesday, 10 youths, all employees of the South Clifton Colliery at Scarborough, were…

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Mines & Miners Northern Decision

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 November 1942 · page 6

A special meeting of the Northern Board of Management of the Miners' Federation carried a resolution approving the decision to hold a…

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Miners' Ballot

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 November 1942 · page 7

The Ballot for election of officers of the Illawarra Miners' Federation, Southern Branch, has been completed for 1943-44…

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Colliery Fatality Coroner's Comments

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 November 1942 · page 6

On Monday the deputy Coronerer at Wollongong (Mr. S. R. Musgrave) completed the inquest concerning the death of David…

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Miners' First Aid. Competition

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 November 1942 · page 6

The sixth annual Ambulance competition for the Southern Colliery Proprietors' Assn shield, will take place on Saturday, 12th Dec…

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Inquest Concluded Horses Uncontrolled in Mine

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 November 1942 · page 1

After a hearing extending over four days, the inquest on the body of David Mack was concluded at the Court House, Wollongong, on Monday, when…

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"Gold Digger" At Terrara

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 December 1942 · page 2

Several years ago, says the Nowra "Leader" we published an account of planted sovereigns, allegedly many years ago, at the rear of Mrs. Booth's…

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Mines & Miners Mr. Grant Re-elected Secretary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 December 1942 · page 5

Mr. G. W. S. Grant has been reelected General Secretary of the Miners' Federation by 7453 votes to 7157. The runner up was the…

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Mine Pensioners And Hospital Contributions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 December 1942 · page 3

Mr. W. Davies, M.L.A., has been informed by the Minister for Health that the pension payable to a miner is £2 per week for himself, 35/ for his…

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Mines & Miners

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 December 1942 · page 2

Mr. F. Lowden, District President, writes: The mines continue to work satisfactorily in the district, and it is hoped that this will…

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Mining Natters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 December 1942 · page 5

Mr. F. Lowden, district president, writes: The mines continue to work satisfactorily and it is hoped that…

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Mining Matters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 December 1942 · page 2

The mine workers' holiday period will commence on Xmas Eve Dec. 24) to re-open on Monday (Jan 4th). This also applies to…

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Retired Miners' Assn. Conference With Owners Sought

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 December 1942 · page 3

At a meeting of the South Coast Branch of the Retired Mineworkers' Assn., held in the Miners' Hall Bulli, on Tuesday, afternoon, it was decided…

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Excelsior Wins Shield Mine Ambulance Competition Old Bulli Second

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 December 1942 · page 3

Excelsior team won the Southern Coal Proprietors' Ambulance Shield at the annual competition held at Woonona Public School on…

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More Coal Wanted For Victory

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 24 December 1942 · page 4

Despite the present record year's production, coal output must be increased by 2,000,000 tons next year, the Attorney-General (Dr. Evatt) told…

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