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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1919

1,622 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 35 of 82

Wallarah Colliery Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 May 1919 · page 5

The adjourned conference before Mr. Holme, the Industrial Commissioner, between the representatives of the employers and employees of Wallarah Colliery,…

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Coalcliff Colliery Idle. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 May 1919 · page 5

Because of the objection of the men to the use of coal-cutting machines in the pit, Coalcliff Colliery (south coast) still remains idle. The men contend that the…

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The Coal Federation Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 May 1919 · page 5

Mr. Baddeley, the president, and Mr. Willis, the general secretary of the Australasian Coal and Shale Federation, left Sydney by train for Melbourne to-night,…

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Coal Commission. Confidential Documents. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 May 1919 · page 5

The Coal Commissioner, Mr. J. L. Campbell, K.C., continued his investigations to-day. Robert Cullen Ward, auditor for Jones…

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Coal Industry Control Urged London, May 13

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 May 1919 · page 4

Further evidence before the Coal Commission shows that technical experts, while opposing straightout nationalisation, advise varying degrees…

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Real Coal Grievance Soldier From Germany "Never Again"

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 May 1919 · page 3

Like all returned Aussies who nave been through war stunts, Pte. Robert Duncan, who has been staying with friends at Stockton after his recent…

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Bellbird Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 May 1919 · page 5

Mr. J. Atkins, the New South Wales secretary to the Federated Engine-drivers and Firemen, appeared before Mr. Justice Edmunds, in Chambers, at the…

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Coal Inquiry Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 May 1919 · page 4

The Royal Commissioner appointed to inquire into the coal industry in New South Wales heard further evidence to-day…

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Coal Commission. Invincible Shareholders Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 May 1919 · page 4

Mr. J. L. Campbell, K.C. (Royal Commissioner), continued his investigation into the coal industry in No. 2 Jury Court to-day. Mr. E. P. Fleming was…

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Foreign Coal. Protest Against Importation. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 May 1919 · page 5

At a meeting of the Federal Labour party to-day consideration was given to the contents of a telegram received from the secretary of the party in West…

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Enemy Mine Ashore at Anna Bay Boy's Discovery Rocked It as Plaything

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 May 1919 · page 5

An enemy mine was found washed up on the beach at Anna Bay (about 20 miles from Newcastle, beyond Stockton beach) inst night: and it is…

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Ashtonfields Colliery Dispute

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 May 1919 · page 5

Mr. W. Brennan, the general secretary to the miners' federation, received a communication from Mr. J. B. Holme, the Industrial Commissioner, intimating that…

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Wallsend Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 May 1919 · page 6

Mr. E. Parkes presided at a meeting of the Wallsend miners in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening. A recommendation by the committee…

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Mine Washed Ashore. at Anna Bay

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 May 1919 · page 5

Mr. Paddy King, who is well-known in the Newcastle district as, an athlete and Vaudeville manager, who has been spending a few weeks' holiday at Anna fay,…

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Coal Commission. State Brickworks' Supply. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 May 1919 · page 4

Mr. J. L. Campbell, K.C., the Royal Commissioner, continued his investigations into the coal industry to-day. Charles Cameron Featherstone, chief…

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Our New Zealand Letter. Wellington, May 13. Wanted—coal Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 May 1919 · page 9

Some surprise was caused in this country by the cabled news that the Premier of Nose South Wales had received a request from the New Zealand Government…

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Miners' Champion Mr. "Bob" Smillie

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 24 May 1919 · page 7

"Lanarkshire Laddle" Writing in the Melbourne "Herald." says: "Dour and determined to a degree that makes him conspicuous even in…

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Coal Commission. Large Hotel Contracts. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 May 1919 · page 7

The Coal Commission entered upon its eighteenth sitting in No. 2 Jury Court this morning. William Hail Small, managing director…

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The Seamen's Strike. Wharf Work Stopped. Melbourne Coal Supply Dwindles. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 May 1919 · page 7

All what labour on the Interstate beats has ceased, owing to the union labourers having frightened the non-unionists away, and they themselves…

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Johannesburg Gold Mining

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 May 1919 · page 5

A Johannesburg message states that Sir Edward Wallers, the president of the Chamber of Mines, has addressed a lengthy letter to the Acting Premier,…

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