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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1910

1,356 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 62 of 68

Mining Matters. Delegate Board

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 November 1910 · page 4

A meeting of the delegate board of the Colliery Employees Federation was held at the Trades Hall, Newcastle, yesterday. Mr. R. Cameron, vice-president of…

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The Welsh Strike. Conciliation Fails. Attack on a Colliery. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 November 1910 · page 5

Ten thousand strikers at Aberdare have rejected the proposals of the Conciliation hoard. A movement is on foot to provoke a…

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State Coal Mines

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 November 1910 · page 3

Sir,—I am somewhat astounded at the proposal to open up a State coal mine. I for one worked hard to return our Labour Government, with the fully assured…

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South Seaham Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 November 1910 · page 3

Messrs. J. Barnett and W. H. Gates made an inspection of South Seaham Colliery on the 8th and 9th instant, in company with the undermanager, and report…

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Abermain Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 November 1910 · page 6

A general meeting of the Abermain miners was held in Sharp's hall on Sunday. Mr. R. Howe presided, and there was a large attendance. The secretary read…

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Minmi Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 November 1910 · page 7

A special meeting of the Back Creek and Duckenfield Lodge was held in Peel's hall, Minmi, on Tuesday evening. The attendance was very fair, and Mr. W. Laird…

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Mining Adviser. Mr. T. Richards Appointed. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 November 1910 · page 5

Mr. William Abraham, M.P., president of the South Wales Miners Federation, has refused the position of mining adviser to the Home Office,…

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Colliery Employees Federation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 November 1910 · page 3

Sir,—On returning home my attention was drawn to a letter which appeared in your paper by "Still Awake," In answer, your "Still Awake" not know that I was…

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Colliery Employees' Federation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 November 1910 · page 13

Sir,—It was with some pleasure I noticed that correspondence has been opened on a question of vital importance to the members of the Colliery Employees'…

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Burwood Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 November 1910 · page 3

A special meeting of the Burwood Miners' Lodge was held on Monday night. There was a good attendance, and Mr. T. Sayers presided…

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Mining Troubles

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 November 1910 · page 13

Sir,—It is stated that there is no trouble or grievances in the district. I think the delegate board now meets generally to consider reports. The board has…

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Canadian Gold Rush. No Deaths Occurred. Vancouver

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 November 1910 · page 5

The report that scores of prospectors had died on the trails to the Porcupine gold camps, in Northern Ontario, is untrue…

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The Bullfinch Mine. Perth

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 21 November 1910 · page 6

Referring to the fluetuation in the share market during the past week Mr. Doolette speaking at Bu[?] said he was unable to offer any explanation. The…

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Mr. Bowling at Kurri Kurri. Miners' Welcome

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 21 November 1910 · page 6

The welcome organised by the miners of the Maitland coalfield for Mr. Peter Bowling was held at Kurri Kurri on Saturaday and took the form of a public…

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Colliery Employees' Federation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 22 November 1910 · page 6

Sir,—Through reading Saturday's issue of your paper, I am pleased to know, by a letter written by Mr. D. M'Neill, that there are others whose conscience causes…

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Colliery Employees' Federation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 22 November 1910 · page 3

Sir,—As one of the many members of the federation who is desirous of being enlightened on certain matters connected with the late coal strike, I desire to…

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Welsh Coal Strike. London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 22 November 1910 · page 5

Pellets and explosives have been found embedded in the walls of the house of the manager of the Britannia Pit, Rhondda Valley…

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Generous Offer. Gift of Coal Land. to the State Government. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 22 November 1910 · page 5

The State Government has received a very liberal offer from a private individual in connection with the establishment of a State coalmine…

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Provident Use of Coal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 November 1910 · page 8

"Engineering" gives the views of several scientists on this subject. Professor H. E. Armstrong, referring to the consumption of coal in domestic…

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Wallsend Coal Company. Its Development

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 November 1910 · page 11

The visit of Lord Chelmsford, the State Governor, to the Newcastle Wallsend Coal Company's C pit gave a number of people who went with the Governor…

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