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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1922

2,088 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 21 of 105

Myall Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1922 · page 7

A number of matters affecting the employees at Myall Colliery, Cardiff, had consideration at the conference of the representatives of both sides in Newcastle…

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Dudley Colliery

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 March 1922 · page 8

James W. Iceton and Mutthew Roach report for March 2 and 3:— Victoria S[?]. No. 1 Split reading last working place 8000 cubic feet for 39 men…

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Pelaw-main Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1922 · page 7

Only about a dozen employees reported for work at the Pelaw-Main colliery yesterday morning, and in consequence the mine was again thrown idle. The…

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Check Inspections Bellbird Colliery

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 March 1922 · page 8

Messrs. J. Barnett and D. Waugh report having inspected the Bellbird Collery, and found as follows:— No. 2 tunned intake, 23,460 cubic feet…

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Northern Miners.. Wages Question

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1922 · page 7

The question of miners' wages was referred to by Mr. J. M. Baddeley, president of the Northern branch of the Miners' Federation in the course of a…

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Miners' Officials Still in Office Early Beginnings

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 March 1922 · page 6

Some misunderstanding has arisen regarding the positions held by officials of the Miners' Federation. Mr. J. M. Baddaley held the dual…

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Cure for Stoppages Coal Output Mr. Lewis's Challenge

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 March 1922 · page 7

If men working In coal mines were to earn 10s a day less than they now receive, there would be fewer stoppages of work, is the opinion of a…

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New Gold Rush Ending Hidden Treasure Warriors' Day Carnival

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 March 1922 · page 5

The Warriors' Day carnival, to assist unemployed Diggers, was opened this afternoon on Newcastle beach by General Paton…

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Strike Off Miners Back to Work African Crisis Over JOHANNESBURG, Friday, 1.5 p.m

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 March 1922 · page 1

The engine-drivers and mine workers have called off the strike. 11 a.m The joint executive has decided to…

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The Rand Trouble. End of the Revolt. Miners Resuming Work. Unrest in Country Districts. (Australian Cable Association.) JOHANNESBURG

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 March 1922 · page 5

General Smuts, speaking at a review of the Railway Regiment, said:—"The crisis is now over, thanks to the way the citizens did their duty."…

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Work at the Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 March 1922 · page 4

Work was intermittent at the collieries of the Newcastle and South Maitland Coalfields for the fortnight ended on Saturday last, and only four mines put in full…

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Another Mine Closed Stoppage at Hebburn

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 March 1922 · page 5

Hebbura colliery ceased work this morning. The stoppage is caused owing to the increase in power prices…

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Mining Act. Amended Regulations

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1922 · page 4

The regulations relating to shale and mineral oil leases have been amended in certain respects under the Mining Act of 1906. The new regulations include the…

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Coal Miners' Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1922 · page 7

A meeting of the Council of the Mining Department of the Australasian Workers' Union (formerly the Australasian Coal and Shale Employees'…

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Coal and Water Ventilation Trouble Mine Lease Proposal SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 22 March 1922 · page 3

The Mines Department some months ago informed the Built Colliery Company that it would be necessary for them to sink a shaft for the purpose…

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Miners and Maitland Show

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1922 · page 7

It was ascertained yesterday, at the offices of the Northern district of the Miners' Federation, that the usual custom be followed in regard to the Maitland…

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Warden's Court. Prospecting for Coal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1922 · page 9

Sitting at the Newcastle Court-house yesterday. Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, district warden, had before him three applications by Herbert Walter Eckford…

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Industrial Matters. Coal Miners' Council. to Confer with Owners. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 March 1922 · page 4

The council of the Mining Department of the Australasian Workers' Union (Australian Coal and Shale Employees' Federation) sat again to-day and…

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Wallsend Miners' Lodge

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 March 1922 · page 4

The monthly meeting of Wallsend Miners' Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall, Wallsend, last evening, Mr. W. Capewell presiding…

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Tribunal Delays Miners Want Expedition

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 23 March 1922 · page 3

"I have never been in favor of direct action, but this sort of thing makes a man twist," declared a member of Wallsend miners' lodge last…

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