Work at the Collieries
The greater number of the collieries worked full time of the fortnight which ended on Saturday, and in the majority of instances those which did not work…
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Mining & the mines, 1903
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Wallsend Miners
The monthly meeting of the Wallsend miners was held at the Agricultural Hall on Friday evening, Mr. C. Richardson presiding…
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A sensational accident occurred at the Waihl Mine his morning. A Tasmanian miner named Parry, while ascending the shaft, lost his hold and fell, and was…
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It is understood that Mr. W. A. Reid, solicitor for the Colliery Employees' Federation, was in Sydney on Saturday, and had a consultation with Mr. R. E…
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The Glebe miners hold a special meeting on Monday night in Simpson's Hall, and adopted the whole of the delegate minutes. Mr. J. Nesbitt was nominated by the lodge…
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It was feared that when the strike was declared on Saturday last that the Newcastle coal contracts might be interfered with, but the trade has not so far…
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Sir,—With regard to the conference of the masters and miners, now, that importance is given to the utterances of the chairman, I may be pardoned for alluding…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Coal Hewing Rate. a Legal Conference
Mr. R. E. O'Connor, K.C., arrived in Newcastle by train from Sydney last night under special engagement as counsel for the Colliery Employees' Federation in the…
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A mining class was opened at Pelaw-Main in the Congregational Church on Tuesday evening which promises to be successful, judging from the amount of…
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A special meeting of the Lambton miners was held in O'Hoa's Hall on Thursday night, over which Mr. W. Jenkins presided…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Our New Zealand Letter. Wellington, May 9. State Coal Mines
The Government is pushing on work in connection with the State cool mines, though people are beginning to doubt whether they will be a financial success…
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LONDON, Friday.—The natives employed on the Rand mines increased by 3000 during April…
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A serious accident took place at Block 11 Proprietary Mine this afternoon resulting in the death of William E. Owens, a minor, and serious injury to William…
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LONDON, Monday.—In the House of Commons on Friday the motion for the second reading of the Coal Mines Regulation Bill introduced by Mr. A…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Southern Miners. Arbitration Court Judgement. Sydney
Judgment in relation to the award in the dispute between the Illawarra Colliery Employees Association, claimants and the Southern Colliery Proprietors…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Sydney Letter. an American Rumour As to Mr.chamberlain.—the Grand Endorsement of the Arbitration Act.—our Expansive Tramway System.—the Story of a Newcastle Coal Ship.—sir Harry's Feet and the Euclidean Border Line. Sydney
The American papers have it that Mr. Chamberlain is sick of politics, and intends as soon as possible to resign, They declare that if he was sure that his party…
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J. A. Neilson, manager of the pacific Colliery, examined by Mr. Wade, handed in sheets showing average earnings at this mine as follows:—15s 7d, 17s 7d, 16s 6d,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Coal Mining. the Hewing Rate. Deputation to the Premier. Bill to Be Introduced. Sydney
A deputation, comprising Messrs. A. Edden, J. Estell, J. Gillies, O. Gilbert, J. L. Fegan, A. Griffith, J. Hurley, J. Nicholson, Archibald Campbell, and W…
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A well-attended meeting of the Pelaw-Main Mining Class was held to the Congregational Church on Tuesday evening, when an instructive address on goology…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sea Pit Miners
A meeting of the Sea Pit Miners' Lodge was held on Wednesday evening. There was a fair attendance. Mr. J. Halliday occupying the chair…
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