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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1922

2,088 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 31 of 105

Hebburn No. 2 Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1922 · page 4

In consequence of trouble arising out of the engine-drivers' award in its application at Hebburn No. 2 Colliery, there has been no work there for about…

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Industrial Matters. Northern Miners. Aggregate Meetings

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1922 · page 4

The aggregate meetings convened by the Northern District Branch of the Miners' Federation, and held yesterday at five centres on the Maitland and…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 9

There was a general resumption at the collieries in the northern district yesterday. A number of the lower field pits did not start however, this being due to…

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Wallsend Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 9

A stoppage occurred at Wallsend C Pit yesterday morning in consequence of the accumulation of water on the flats over which a number of the employees had to…

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Colliery Mechanics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 9

A delegate board meeting of the Colliery Mechanics' Mutual Protective Association was held at West Maitland, on Monday Mr. H. Morton presiding over a full…

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Hebburn No. 2 Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 9

A meeting of the employees of Hebburn No. 2 Colliery was held in the Olympia Hall, Weston, yesterday morning to deal with the accusations made by the…

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South Wales Coal Trade

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 7

The South Wales coal trade shows marked improvement, though the owners continue to fare badly. The disposable surplus over standard…

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Miners' President Election-date Deferred

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 6

So as to enable candidates for the position of president of the northern district of the W.I.U.A. (mining department) to place their views before…

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South Coast Mines Men Still Favor Strike WOLLONGONG

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 3

In connection with the strike at Coalcliff colliery, which has extended over three months, a meeting was held at Ball yesterday. A vote resulted in…

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Freight Reductions On Newcastle Coal Shipping Companies' Action Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 3

Reductions have been made by certain interstate shipping companies in freights on coal from Newcastle, and a special reduction has also been…

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Why Use Coal? Better Power Wanted Use of Sun's Rays

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 6

"We have had all sorts of suggestions as to harnessing and linking-up the forces of nature around us," said Mr. W. D. Wallace, in his chairman's address to…

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Mine Idle Aberdare Central Machine Coal Dispute

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 May 1922 · page 5

A stoppage of work has taken place at Aberdare Central Colliery. The cause is said to concern machine coal. A meeting of those affected was…

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Wallsend Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 May 1922 · page 5

Messrs. J. W. Iceton and T. O'Brien, check-inspectors, inspected Wallsend Colliery on April 20, 21, 24, and 27 and May 3, and reported as follows:—No. 2…

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Wallsend Miners Deficient Bords Complaints of Ventilation

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 May 1922 · page 6

Some of the cruises leading to the recent stoppages at Wallsend colliery were explained last night to a special meeting at the miners' lodge by Messrs…

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Resumption of Work At Southern Mine DAPTO

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 May 1922 · page 3

Messrs. Hoskins, Limited's, coal mine at Wongawilla recommenced operations on Tuesday, after having been closed down for a period of over…

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"Hard Luck Cases" Unfortunate Miners Deputation to Premier SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 May 1922 · page 8

Messrs. Baddeley and Davidson, Ms.L.A., waited on Sir George Fuller yesterday and discussed with him the position of the men in the mining…

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"Mining for Germans" Lead Concentrates Export Broken Hill

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 May 1922 · page 8

A leading article appeared in the Barrier "Miner" headed " Mining for the Germans." To-day Mr. C. J. Emery, manager of the British Mine…

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Colliery Accident

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 May 1922 · page 6

John Taylor, a shiftman, employed at the Abermain No. 1 colliery, was seriously injured while at work yesterday. He was making a road, when a quantity of stone came…

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Miners' President

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 May 1922 · page 4

Mr. E. Peters, of Hebburn Miners' lodge, writes:—"Re candidates attending lodge meetings prior to the ballot for district president. The district having…

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Old Gold

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 May 1922 · page 3

An imported horse by Lamberg from Love Chase, who run away with the Boolaroo mile race test Saturday. He has been a disappointment since arriving from England, but he is now looking better that ever…

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