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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1899

815 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 24 of 41

Work at the Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 July 1899 · page 5

As predicted a fortnight ago, the Cooperative Colliery had an easy time of it for the fortnight which ended on Saturday. Fortunately this pit will work well again in…

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Glebe Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1899 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the above miners was held on Monday evening in Simpson's Hall, Mr. M. Wilbraham in the chair. The attendance was only moderate…

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Coal Shipments

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1899 · page 4

For the week ended [?]a.m. yesterday 53,199 tons coal and 81 tons of coke were shipped at the Government cranes. On the figures for the corresponding week of last year a decrease is shown of 388 tons in…

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Seaham Miners' Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1899 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the above miners was held in Sharp's hall on Thursday night. Mr. W. Hodge presiding, there being a very good attendance…

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Inexperienced Miners. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1899 · page 5

Last week Inspector Rowan inspected the Lithgow Valley Colliery, where free labourers are working. It was thought that he would take action on…

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Western Mining Conference. No Agreement. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 July 1899 · page 5

The conference between the proprictors and miners of the Lithgow Collieries was opened in the board-room at the Lands Department this afternoon. Mr. Hogue,…

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The Pacific Colliery. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 July 1899 · page 4

At the request of a delegation from the Pacific Colliery, introduced this afternoon by Mr. D. Watkins, M.P., Mr. Hogue, Minister for Labour; agreed to…

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Parliament. Tuesday, July 25. Legislative Assembly. Athletic Games on Sunday Mining Accidents Fund. Debate on the Address-in-reply. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 July 1899 · page 5

The Speaker took the chair at 4 o'clock. NOTICES OF MOTION. Mr. AFFLECK gave notice of his intention to move on Tuesday next, "That The…

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Burwood Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 July 1899 · page 5

The Burwood Miners' Lodge held their monthly meeting last night at Carnley's hotel, Adamstown, Mr. John Jones in the chair…

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London Chamber of Mines

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 July 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—The Inaugural dinner of the London Chamber of Mines, was held, last night, when 120 gentlemen were present, Including most of the…

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Dudley Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 July 1899 · page 8

Sir,—Will you allow me to correct a misstatement made by Mr. M'Williams at the Burwood miners' meeting. He says the men are leaving Dudley as fast as they are…

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West Wyalong All Nations' Gold Mining Coy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 July 1899 · page 7

A directors meeting of the West Wyalong All Nations' Gold Mining Company, Ltd., was held at the registered office, 61 Hunter-street West, last night. Mr. William…

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The Dudley Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 July 1899 · page 8

Sir,—In your issue of to-day there appears a letter from the pen of Mr. H. Humphreys, manager of the Dudley Colliery, contracting a statement. I made at a…

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Wallsend Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 July 1899 · page 7

A special meeting of the Wallsend Miners was held on Thursday evening. Mr. J. Bower, who was in the chair, explained that the meeting had been convened for the…

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Minmi. Miners' Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 July 1899 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Back Creek and Duckenfield miners was held on Thursday night in Mr. G. Wile's hall, Mr. J. Mitchell in the chair. The attendance was only…

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The Mining Industry. a Strike of Wheelers at Gunnedah. Matters at the Pacific Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 July 1899 · page 5

Since the delegate board left in the hands of the district officers the question of bringing about a general adherence to the weighing provisions of the Coal Mines Regulation…

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Daily Coal Shipment

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 July 1899 · page 2

The daily average of coal shipped at the Government hydraulic cranes during the week ended yesterday was 9000 tons. The vessels taking coal from the dyke were principally…

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Greta. Work at the Mine

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 July 1899 · page 6

The mine has been idle all this week with the exception of the special places which are developing the workings into the new coal through the fault. This coal is hard, of the…

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The Western Mining Conference

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 July 1899 · page 6

Sir,—In reading over the "Newcastle Herald" of the 25th July, I read with great interest the report of the western mining conference, particularly that part where Mr…

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Mining Methods in Sweden

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 July 1899 · page 12

A prominent feature of the mining districts of Central Sweden is, says a writer in the "Engineering Magazine," the great number of deep, gaping ravines and chasms,…

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