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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1907

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A Treasured Secret a Story of Colliery Life. (Published by Special Arrangement with Messrs. Ward, Lock, and Company, Limited.) CHAPTER IX.—(Continued.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1907 · page 2

He spoke loudly, and although his words were all but drowned amid the noise of the boisterous Christmas greeting which was showered by the…

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Colliery Employees. Committee of Management

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1907 · page 4

A meeting of the committee of management of the Colliery Employees' Federation was held yesterday at the Trades Hall. Mr. Peter Bowling, president of…

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A Treasured Secret a Story of Colliery Life. (Published by Special Arrangement with Messrs. Ward, Lock, and Company, Limited.) CHAPTER X.—(Continued.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1907 · page 2

In vain Vardy strove to wrest the secret from him. "Here you are, my boy," the old miner said, opening out the plan of…

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A Treasured Secret a Story of Colliery Life. (Published by Special Arrangement with Messrs. Ward, Lock, and Company, Limited.) CHAPTER XI.—(Continued.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1907 · page 2

"I suppose you have all-sufficient reasons for defying me in my own office," Caleb Kinley said sternly. "My reasons are sound and…

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Cadia Copper Mine

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 March 1907 · page 4

The north drive in No. 3 winze is in 67ft 6in, with face showing good grade ore, and the No. 2 west drive in No. 2 winze extended 72ft, with face showing…

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A Treasured Secret a Story of Colliery Life. (Published by Special Arrangement with Messrs. Ward, Lock, and Company, Limited.) Chapter Xii. the Theft

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 March 1907 · page 2

Vardy, whistling as he went, walked straight to the house of Samuel Dodsworth, produced a latch key from his pocket, and let himself into…

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Colliery Proprietors' Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1907 · page 5

A meeting of the members of the Colliery Proprietors' Association of the Northern District was held in the association's offices, Watt-street, yesterday…

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Preference to Colliery Managers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1907 · page 7

Sir,—The attention of the mining community might reasonably be drawn to the provisions of the Coal Mines Regulation Act governing the issue of certificates to…

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The State Coal Depots

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1907 · page 11

A deputation representing the coal merchants of the colony waited on the Acting-Premier the other day to point out the unfair way in which the State depots…

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Colliery Disaster in Wales. Rescuers Killed. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1907 · page 5

An explosion in the Genwen colliery at Elwyn Hendy, Wales, entombed fair miners. Two men engaged in the work of…

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A Treasured Secret a Story of Colliery Life. (Published by Special Arrangement with Messrs. Ward, Lock, and Company, Limited.) Chapter Xiii. the Strike

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 March 1907 · page 12

There was excitement among the tradesmen of Duntown and others who were dependent for a modest livelihood upon the successful…

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Work at the Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 March 1907 · page 4

The average of days worked at the mines in the Newcastle and Maitland districts for the past fortnight was only a moderate one. Ten days constituted full…

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Wallsend Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 March 1907 · page 6

The Wallsend Miners' Lodge met at the school of arts on Friday evening. Mr. Thos. Richardson presided, the district chairman, Mr. P. Bowling, and Mr. T…

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Miners' Demonstration a Successful Gathering

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 March 1907 · page 5

The fourth demonstration at Maitland of the Colliery Employees' Federation of the northern district was held on Saturday on the grounds of the Hunter River…

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A Treasured Secret a Story of Colliery Life. (Published by Special Arrangement with Messrs. Ward, Lock, and Company, Limited.) CHAPTER XIV.—(Continued.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 March 1907 · page 2

"I will have no lot or part in bribery," maintained Herbert stoutly. "I am beset by misfortune this morning," said the moneylender,…

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New Lambton Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1907 · page 6

Sir,—If Mr. Curley Is correctly reported in your issue of to-day, he makes reference to a dispute at the New Lambton Colliery. Permit me to point out very…

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Preference to Colliery Managers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1907 · page 6

Sir,—Referring to the letter signed "Cornstalk" in your issue of the 9th instant on the above subject, I think he has opened up a subject that is well worth the…

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A Treasured Secret a Story of Colliery Life. (Published by Special Arrangement with Messrs. Ward, Lock, and Company, Limited.) CHAPTER XV.—(Continued.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 March 1907 · page 2

"What took place at Samuel Dodsworth's cottage," asked Kinley, without any preface, "when you obtained the plans of the three collieries?"…

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New Lambton Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 March 1907 · page 7

Sir,—Mr. Alexander Brown to-day refers to the above, and to my reported statement in connection therewith. It is admitted that an "unfortunate…

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Glebe Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 March 1907 · page 5

A special meeting of the above miners was held on Monday evening. Mr. Rees Powell presided. Mr. W. Bower read and explained the…

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