Goal Miners and the War. 23 Per Cent. at the Front
Mr. Amram Lewis, treasurer of the Miners' Federation, said last night:— Twenty-three per cent, of the members of the Colliery Employees'…
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Mining & the mines, 1916
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Mining Situation. Eight Hours Principle. Will Drastic Steps Be Taken?
The situation in the coal mining industry has been cleared up somewhat since Hie sitting of the Colliery Employees Federation Delegate Board,…
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Miss Dora Sparke, secretary to the New South Wales Field Force Fund, received a telegram from Lieutenant Foord, of the Miners' Battalion, asking for books,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Miners' Corps Message
The Miners' Corps sends the following message:—"We are strongly in favour of conscription All are wanting to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coal Trade. Miners Deliver Ultimatum. Eight Hours Bank-to-Bank. Expires Next
The Hunter River District Colliery Proprietors' Association (Newcastle) this morning received from Mr. A. C. Willis, general secretary of the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Work at the Collieries. Fortnight Ended To-day
A return of the period worked at the various collieries in the northern district for the fortnight ended to-day shows that the full working time was 11…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Drowning a Mine Fire
Drowning a mine-fire in Michigan is being done in a thorough manner. According to the "Mining and Scientific Press," of San Francisco, the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Colliery Wages Board. Discussion of the Claims
Officials' Wages Board was held at the Newcastle Court House this morning, to consider the claims submitted by the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Electric Coal Cutting. Royal Commission Enlarged
Mr. H. M. Cohen, Chairman of the Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the use of electric coal cutting machines in mines, states that…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sea Pit Mine. Closing Down Likely. Experts in Consultation
Much interest was excited in Newcastle this morning by the semi-official announcement that the Sea Pit Colliery, was about to be closed. The…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Coal Board Inquiry. Case of J. W. Roche
Continuing the sitting after yesterday's issue went to press, the Federal Coal Board heaid further evidence regarding the dismissal of J…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mining Position. Miners Agree to Demands
A combined meeting of the local miner's lodges was held at the Cinema Theatre, Cessnock, on Sunday morning. The president (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Colliery Officials' Board
The Coal Mining Group (North) No. 1 Board resumed its sitting at the Newcastle Courthouse on Saturday with respect to certain claims which had been presented…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coal-cutting Commission
The personnel of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the use of electrically driven cutting machines in coal mines has been increased by the addition of two…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Mining Position
It is to be sincerely hoped that during the current week, wise counsels, and moderation of tone will prevail, and avert any crisis that is…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sale of Coal. London
Arrangements have been completed to regulate the freights and prices of coal sent to French and Italian ports…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Industrial Matters. Miners' Claims. Demand for Conference
The Australasian Coal and Shale Employees' Federation has issued its demands for a conference with the proprietors on or before October 28th, in connection…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Colliery Stoppages. At South Seaham and Abermain. Wheelers Want Further increase
South Seaham and Abermain No 1 Colliery were idle this morning owing to trouble among the wheelers. At South Seaham an agreement…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Abermain No. 1 Colliery. Wheelers Stop Work
Operations at the Abermain No. 1 Colliery were suspended yesterday owing to the refusal to the wheelers to start work. It was stated that the grounds…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Disputes Settled. Collieries Resume Work. at South Seaham and Abermain
The stoppages at Smith Seaham and Abermain No. 1 Collieries owing to trouble among the wheelers, were short-lived…
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