The Durham Coal Trade Arbitration
The proceedings in connection with the Durham Coal Trade Arbitration commenced on Thursday April, 15th at Newcastle, England. The Right Hon. W. E. Forster,…
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Mining & the mines, 1875
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Mines Lying Around Loose and Waiting for Clailants
A correspondent of the California Chronicle writing from Hayden's Ferry, Maricopa country, Arizona, under date of April 25th, says: "Arizona is coming out. She is looking up since the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Latest Home News. (Clipped From Our Exchanges.) Work and Wages. Another Colliery Strike
On Thursday the whole of the men and boys employed at the Pilsley Colliery Company's two pits at Pilsley struck work on account of a reduction of wages…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Main Road and Mr. Harper. (To the Editor of the Miners' Advocate.)
SIR,—I notice that Mr. Harper has, as a matter of course, given an expression of opinion as to the visit of the Commisioner for Roads. We naturally expected as much. "For let people say whatever they will, he…
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BANQUET TO JAMES HANNELL, ESQ., J.P. On Saturday evening last, one of the most successful presentations that has taken place in the district was consummated at Harris'…
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THE usual monthly meeting of the above miners was held in Harris' Assembly Rooms, on Friday evening last.—Mr. D. Gardner in the chair.—The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed…
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THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Borehole Miners' Committee was held at William's Hotel, on Monday evening last.—Mr. J. Canavin in the chair. MINUTES.—The minutes of last meeting were read…
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A SPECIAL MEETING of the Greta miners was held at the pit, on Thursday last, July 8th, to re-consider minutes of the quarterly meeting. Mr. B. Forrest in the chair. MINUTES.—On the minutes being read, it was…
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A MEETING of the above miners was held on Saturday evening, at Lundy's hotel, for the purpose of considering a letter forwarded by Dr. Foster, of Victoria, resigning his appointment as surgeon to the colliery…
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THE quarterly general meeting of the above miners was held in the Anvil Creek Company's work-shop, on Tuesday evening last. Mr. Thos. Wright in the chair. MINUTES.—The minutes of the previous meeting were…
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As an illustration of how this fund is drawn upon at present, we may state that there are now twelve members receiving benefit. The amount to be paid on Saturday next is £23 10s, thus showing the necessity of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →(To the Editor of the Miners' Advocate.)
SIR,—The members of this district at the present time are very proud of the agreement that exists between themselves and the masters, and indeed they ought to be—for it has been a great benefit to both…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Case of Widow Hill. (To the Editor of the Miners' Advocate.)
SIR,—Allow us, through the medium of our valuable columns, to call attention to the circumstance of Mrs. Hill, residing at Plattsburg. It is well known that her husband was killed at the Borehole some months ago, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Roundabout Road and Mr. W. DENT. (To the Editor of the Miners' Advocate.)
SIR,—It is a maxim of mine in all matters, either of a public or a private nature, to use argument and abstain from personal abuse, without my opponent is within ear-shot, and then, viva voce, may be induced to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Colliery Townships. Waratah. Town Council
The above Council met on Monday evening last. Present: The Mayor, Aldermen Harper, Whiteman, Bell, McMichael, Watson, and Marriott…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Miners' Conference
The half-yearly conference of the Amalgamated Miners Association was opened on April 26, at Swansea, Mr. Halliday presiding. About 60 delegates, representing about 1,000 men each, were present. Mr. Halliday…
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THE usual monthly meeting of the above miners was held in the Rechabites' Hall, Lambton, on Thursday evening last.—Mr. G. Downing in the chair…
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It appears that the miners employed at this colliery have succeeded in obtaining the services of Dr. Ewington, of East Maitland, than gentleman having signed the agreement, and is expected to commence his…
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THE Ipswich Observer states that they recently paid a visit to one of the newest of our coalmines—viz., the Eastwood Colliery, which is being worked by Messrs. Archibald Brothers…
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A painful accident occurred at this colliery on Wednesday last, by which a young man, named Cleghorn, was badly brusied in several parts of his body. It appears that he was in the act of coupling some skips when a…
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