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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1909

1,369 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 41 of 69

Borehole Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 October 1909 · page 7

Mr. E. Williams and Mr. J. Cain made an inspection of the Borehole Colliery, Teralba, on the 27th of September, and report as follows:—South side district:…

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Hetton Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 October 1909 · page 6

The quarterly meeting of members of the Hetton Miners' Lodge was held at the lodge-room, Wickham, last night, Mr. W. Sheridan, the chairman, presided, and…

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Killingworth Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 October 1909 · page 3

The quarterly meeting of the Killingworth miners was held in the hall on Wednesday evening, Mr. J. Winters presiding…

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Killingworth Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 October 1909 · page 3

A special meeting of the Killingworth miners was held in the Killingworth Hall on Thursday evening to receive the report of the deputation which waited on…

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Coal-loading Appliances

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 October 1909 · page 4

The State Government will no doubt find itself somewhat perplexed in dealing with the issue which has arisen in regard to the coal-loading facilities in…

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An Accident in a Mine

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 October 1909 · page 11

The Scottish Gympie deep level mine was the scene of a serious accident, which occurred on Monday afternoon. A number of men were engaged arranging…

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Miners and Control. Situation in England

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 October 1909 · page 9

The "North Mail," a newspaper issued at Newcastle-on-Tyne, writing on August 25th, deals as follows with the relation of miners to their governing…

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Hetton Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 October 1909 · page 5

A meeting of the members of Hetton Lodge was held on Friday night to consider the report of the deputation which had waited upon the manager, Mr. A…

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Work at the Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 October 1909 · page 5

A very fair fortnight was experienced at the majority of the mines in the Newcastle and Maitland districts for the fortnight ended on Saturday. Only three…

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Coal-buyers' Complaint

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 October 1909 · page 7

Sir,—My attention has just been drawn to a paragraph in your paper of Tuesday last, wherein Mr. Cant positively denies my statement that the Laura…

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Mining Amalgamation. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 October 1909 · page 5

Meetings of the shareholders of the Boulder Deep Levels and Hannan's Star Companies. West Australia, have unanimously adopted the…

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Maitland Mining District. a Word to Advertisers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 October 1909 · page 6

THE "NEWCASTLE MORNING HERALD AND MINERS' ADVOCATE' is the recognised PEOPLE'S PAPER THROUGHOUT the whole of the…

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Our Sydney Letter. the Day Sydney Celebrates.—that Sea Tragedy and Its Lesson.—regarding a Notable Will.—the Wool Dispute Over.—lightweight Gold. Coins.—boys in the Printing Trade. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 October 1909 · page 4

Eight-hour Day is bound to be a magnificent festival, if only the weather holds. Probably it will hold, though if Monday should be like to-day it will spell havoc…

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Hetton Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 October 1909 · page 5

A meeting of the members of Hetton Miners' Lodge was held last night in the lodge room, Wickham. There was a large attendance. Mr. W. Sheridan,…

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Borehole Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 October 1909 · page 5

A meeting of the Borehole miners was held at Garratt's Hotel, Boolaroo, on Saturday evening. Mr. J. Cain presiding, Correspondence was read from Mr. G…

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Shortland Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 October 1909 · page 4

The quarterly meeting of the Shortland Miners' Lodge was held last night at Probert's Hotel, Adamstown. Mr. J. Usher presided…

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Co-operative Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 October 1909 · page 4

The quarterly meeting of the Co-operative Miners' Lodge was held on Friday evening, Mr. J. Wilson presiding. Among the correspondence were…

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Northumberland Miners. Increase in Wages Rise in Selling Price. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 October 1909 · page 5

The wages of the coalminers in Northumberland have been increased. The selling price of Northumberland coal is showing an advance for…

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Hetton Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 October 1909 · page 5

The executive of the Colliery Employees' Federation has received two telegrams from Mr. Pittman, Undersecretary for Mines, relative to Hotton…

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Wallarah Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 October 1909 · page 6

The quarterly meeting of the Wallarah miners was held at Catherine Hill Bay on Saturday night, Mr. F. Roach presiding…

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