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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1907

920 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 32 of 46

Burwood Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 October 1907 · page 6

A special meeting of Burwood miners was held last night at the Premier Hotel, Broadmeadow, Mr. A. Stewart being in the chair. The meeting was called for the…

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Wallsend Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 October 1907 · page 7

The adjourned meeting of the Wallsend Miners' Lodge was held on Monday evening at the school of arts. In the absence of the chairman of the lodge, Mr…

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The Coal Trade

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 October 1907 · page 4

The threatened difficulty in the coal trade in the northern district is one which calls for discreet negotiation, based upon commercial conditions. It…

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Mining Matters. Wages of Labourers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 October 1907 · page 5

An interview took place at the offices of the Associated Colliery Proprietors in Newcastle yesterday between Mr. H. Forsyth, deputy-chairman of the…

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Electricity in Mines. Inquiry Continued. Mr. C. M. Goddard's Evidence

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 October 1907 · page 7

The committee appointed to inquire into the use of electricity in gaseous coalmines continued its sittings at the West Maitland Courthouse yesterday…

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Mining Examinations. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 October 1907 · page 5

In connection with the examination of candidates for first and second class certificates of competency under the Coal Mines Regulation Act, held at Newcastle…

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The Coal Market. Influence of Freights

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 October 1907 · page 5

In considering the position of the coal trade of Newcastle, two things have to be taken into account, namely, the price in England and the ruling rates for freight…

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Electricity in Mines. Inquiry Continued. Evidence of Officials

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 October 1907 · page 7

The committee appointed to inquire into the use of electricity in gaseous coalmines continued its sittings at the West Maitland Courthouse yesterday…

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Mining Matters. Private Conference Offered. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 October 1907 · page 4

A meeting of members of the colliery proprietors of the northern district was held in Sydney to-day. There was a good attendance, including the representation…

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Burwood Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 October 1907 · page 5

In pursuance of a resolution passed at a meeting of the Burwood Miners' Lodge, held on Tuesday night. Mr. Cowley, the secretary, waited on the colliery manager, Mr. F…

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The Coal Trade

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 October 1907 · page 4

The offer of the colliery proprietors to hold a private conference with representatives of the Colliery Employees' Federation is to be welcomed…

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Electricity in Mines. Inquiry Continued. Evidence of Officials

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 October 1907 · page 5

The committee appointed to inquire into the use of electricity in gaseous coalmines continued its sittings at the West Maitland Courthouse yesterday. His…

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Burwood Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 October 1907 · page 6

The Burwood miners went to work yesterday morning. There were no questions asked, and work proceeded as if there had been no trouble at the colliery. It…

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Electricity in Mines. Inquiry Continued. Evidence of Officials

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 October 1907 · page 5

The committee appointed to inquire into the use of electricity in gaseous coalmines continued its sittings at the West Maitland Courthouse yesterday. His…

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Burwood Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 October 1907 · page 5

A special meeting of Burwood miners, convened by Mr. P. Bowling, president of the Northern Colliery Employees' Federation, was held yesterday morning on the…

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Miners' Claims. a Great Meeting. Hewing Rate Increase. Payment for Small Coal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 October 1907 · page 5

An aggregate meeting of members of the Colliery Employees' Federation of the Northern District was held in Arnott's paddock, Newcastle, on Saturday. Mr…

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The Miners' Demands

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 October 1907 · page 4

The orderly and business character of the great meeting of miners which was held in Newcastle on Saturday throws a pleasant light upon the…

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Coal for 'Frisco

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 29 October 1907 · page 4

The Acting British Consul-General at San Francisco (Mr. W. Moore) reports that a scarcity of coal at that city and its neighbourhood is anticipated during the coming winter…

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The Coal Trade. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 29 October 1907 · page 5

The position of the coal trade in New South Wales at the present time is attracting a great deal of interest in commercial circles in the metropolis…

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Our New Zealand Letter. Wellington, October 17. State Coal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 29 October 1907 · page 7

There appears to be no end to the State coal controversy, and just at present matters have assumed an interesting phase. Evidence is accumulating that…

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