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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1917

1,758 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 65 of 88

Council's Coal Stock. Not to be Commandeered

Northern Times · Tuesday 25 September 1917 · page 3

At the meeting of the Newcastle Council last night a letter was received from the Acting Secretary to the Premier's Department, stating…

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Coal Lumpers' Union. Registration Cancelled. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 September 1917 · page 5

In the Industrial Court this morning, Mr. Justice Heydon gave his judgment on the application by the Crown for the cancellation of the registration of the…

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The Miners' Position. Waiting Sydney Verdict. Abattoir Strike Ended

Northern Times · Tuesday 25 September 1917 · page 5

There were very few men outside union officials at the Trades Hall to-day. The sole topic of conversation was the possibility of the Cabinet and…

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Transvaal Gold

Northern Times · Wednesday 26 September 1917 · page 4

At the rate of production which has been maintained during the first half of the current year, the gold yield of the Transvaal for 1917 promises to…

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Railway Running. Coal Shipments

Northern Times · Wednesday 26 September 1917 · page 5

Mr. C. James (District Superintendent of Railways, Newcastle) stated this morning that the increased service to-day is running without a hitch…

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Miners Working. More Loyalists Coming

Northern Times · Wednesday 26 September 1917 · page 5

Both Pelaw Main and Richmond Main collieries are working to-day, and at Richmond Main coal cutting is being done…

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Newcastle Coal Trimmers. Judgment Reserved

Northern Times · Wednesday 26 September 1917 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Mr. Justice Heydon has reserved judgment in the application for the cancellation of the registration of the Newcastle Coal…

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More Victorian Miners. Waiting Sydney Decision

Northern Times · Wednesday 26 September 1917 · page 5

The Trades Hall were a very descried appearance this morning, not one union having a meeting. The main attendance was on the part of…

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Conference Fails Federation Rejects Terms Applications Wanted From Miners

Northern Times · Wednesday 26 September 1917 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The conference between the State Government and the representatives of the Coal and Shale Employees' Federation Council has failed to reach an agreement for the resumption of work…

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Australian Copper. Wallaroo and Moonta Mines

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 September 1917 · page 3

The geology of Wallaroo and Moonta copper-mining district of South Australia forms the subject of a voluminous and interesting report by Mr. R. Lockhart…

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Wallaroo Mining Company. Adelaide

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 September 1917 · page 5

The coal shortage and problems arising from it were the chief subjects of discussion at the half-yearly meeting of the Wallaroo and Moonta Mining…

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The Miners' Position. Some Local Men Return. More National Workers

Northern Times · Thursday 27 September 1917 · page 5

Outside a few members of the Colliery Employees' federation, the Trades Hall was practically deserted this morning…

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Colliery Mechanics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 September 1917 · page 4

A combined meeting of tire members of the Colliery Mechanics' Association of Seaham No. 1 and 2, West Wallsend, and Minmi was held in the Federal Hall, West…

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Wallarah Mine. Men to Have Leave

Northern Times · Friday 28 September 1917 · page 5

At the Wallarah colliery yesterday a record for a day's work with volunteer labour was created, over 600 tons of coal being hewn…

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The Strike. Waiting on the Miners. Registering Wharf Labourers. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 September 1917 · page 4

The position regarding the strike was unchanged in Sydney to-day. Everyone seems to be marking time until the miners determine what attitude they will…

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Coal Export

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 September 1917 · page 4

During the week 5150 tons coal was shipped at Newcastle for interstate ports. 4500 tons being for South Australia, and 650 tons for Tasmania. For the…

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Position with Miners

Northern Times · Saturday 29 September 1917 · page 5

The officials of the Colliery Employees' Federation were very reticent this morning as regards the action advised by the Delegate Board to the…

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Dutch Coal Shortage

Northern Times · Saturday 29 September 1917 · page 5

The Dutch Government has recently sent a circular letter to all the burgomasters in the country, calling thier attention to the fact that the…

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Destroyer Sunk by Mine. (Admiralty intercepts—Wireless.)

Northern Times · Saturday 29 September 1917 · page 1

LONDON, Friday.—A Russian official communique states: "A destroyer has been sunk by an enemy mine off Oesel Island. Eleven of the crew…

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South Greta Miners. Decine to Return to Work

Northern Times · Saturday 29 September 1917 · page 5

At a meeting of the South Greta miners this morning it was decided by a large majority to return to work. With reference to the meeting of…

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