To the Editor of the Miners' Advocate
SIR,—In your issue of Wednesday last, a correspondent signing himself " Keen Observer" made a few remarks respecting the manner in which he was scared by a ghost…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1876
527 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 5 of 27
(To the Editor of the Miners' Advocate.)
Sir,—[?]llow [?] your [?] on your [?] [?] time [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Alnwick Colliery. To the Editor of the Miners' Advocate
SIR,—You stated in a recent issue that a correspondent writing from the above colliery had stated, amongst other things, that good practical miners had made as much as 10s to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Anvil Creek Miners
THE usual monthly meeting of the Anvil Creek miners was held on Tuesday, February 1st. The chair was occupied by Mr. W. Hughes, who, in opening the meeting,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal Field's Bill
There is no probability of the Bill being introduced at present. The General Secretary (Mr. John Wood), has received a telegram from the Under Secretary of Mines to this effect, and also promising to give…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wallsend Pit and the Miners
WE hear many complaints from the miners and other workmen of this colliery at the long continued spotting of the "white flag." For several weeks past it has been flying on the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →(To the Editor of the Miners' Advocate.)
SIR,—I was reading a paragraph in to-day's Advocate, headed "Travels of a Letter." A neighbour of ours was in at the time, and she stated three similar instances that befell her…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →(To the Editor of the Miners' Advocate.)
SIR,—There appears in your issue o' Saturday last, a statement of particulars in connection with the case of Dennis Thomas, who was charged before the Waratah Bench,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →(To the Editor of the Miners' Advocate.)
SIR,—Another week has passed and still there is no sign of a public meeting being called in Lambton to take into consideration the construction of a reservoir for public use…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →(To the Editor of the Miners' Advocate.)
SIR,—In your issue of this date, a writer signing himself "An Independent Elector," has presumptuously taken upon himself the duties of judge and jury for the ratepayers…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Construction of Streets in Wallsend. (To the Editor of the Miners' Advocate.)
Sir,—I was prevented from being present at the nomination meeting on Tuesday at Wallsend, and consequently was not able to take any part in the public meeting. Had I…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mr. Fryar and the Wallsend Cemetery. (To the Editor of the Miners' Advocate.)
SIR,âI was surprised at reading the report of Mr T. Fryar's nomination speech, in your issue of Wednesday, where he says he was the first that got up a movement to have a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Colliery Townships. Wallsend. Municipal Council
A meeting of the Council was held last Thursday evening, at the Council Chambers. There were present—The Mayor, Alderman Birrell, Abel, Neilson, Barnes, Richardson, Laing, and…
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The District Officers of the Miners' Association,—Messrs W. Davies, Eaoch Davis, and J. Wood.—left Newcastle on Monday night for Sydney, with the view of having an interview with the Government requesti[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Borehole Miners
THE usual monthly meeting of the above was held at the Black Diamond Hotel, on Saturday evening last—Mr. H. Bruniges in the chair—The minutes of last meeting were read…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Thames Gold-Fields
A meeting has been held in Grahamstown to take into consideration the depressed state of the Thames gold fields, where a great many are out of employment. The meeting was very largely attended,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →(To the Editor of the Miners' Advocate.)
SIR,—A letter from Mr. George Downing, issued from your office, and widely circulated on the day of election of aldermen for this borough, and being intended to damage me…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →(To the Editor of the Miners' Advocate.)
SIR,—I observe in the report of the debate in Tuesday's Parliament that Mr David Buchanan brought forward his resolution, affirming the desirability of history, especially…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Colliery Townships. WALLSEND
ASSEMBLY ROOMS.—A grand concert will be held at the above next Monday evening, in aid of the fencing fond of the Wallsend. Athletic Club. In addition to very attractive…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Disaffection in the Victorian Mining Department
It would appear from a circumstance which occurred on Tuesday that there is a very widespread disaffection among the officials in the Mining department. A petition has been…
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