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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1924

2,178 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 73 of 109

"Lake Headings" Wallarah Miners Anxious Question of Cover

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 September 1924 · page 6

A meeting of the Wallarah miners' lodge, at which the chairman, Mr. C. [?]. Edwards, presided. It was de[?]ided unanimously that the report of the…

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Industrial Matters Claims of Miners Conference Adjourned Aggregate Meetings Abandoned. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 September 1924 · page 7

The compulsory conference called by the chairman of the Coal Tribunal in connection with the claim made by the Miners' Federation for a minimum…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 September 1924 · page 5

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday:—"Disputes have occurred at Abermain Nos. 1, 2, and 3, and Hebburn No. 2, with the result that…

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Kalingo Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 September 1924 · page 5

An inspection of the operations at the Kalingo Colliery, in the South Maitland district, will be made to-day. The employers will be represented by Mr. C…

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Pacific Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 September 1924 · page 5

Pacific Miners' Lodge held a meeting at Teralba on Tuesday to deal with the council minutes. Mr. Steele presided. The minutes were adopted, with the…

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Bellbird Colliery Interesting Inspection

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 September 1924 · page 5

With the permission of Mr. J. Mathieson, the manager, the representative of the "Newcastle Morning Herald" was able to go below yesterday…

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Balmain Colliery Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 September 1924 · page 5

Balmain Colliery was idle to-day owing to the employees holding an aggregate meeting. This meeting was held in defiance of the Council of the Miners'…

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ABERMAIN No. 2 COLLIERY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 September 1924 · page 5

A stoppage of work has occurred at Abermain No. 2 Colliery, owing to a misunderstanding having arisen in regard to the application of the award,…

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West Wallsend Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 September 1924 · page 5

At a meeting of the West Wallsend combined miners' committee, the Seaham No. 2 representatives gave a report of the conference held in Sydney…

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Promising Gold Find

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 September 1924 · page 3

A promising gold find has been made about six miles from Ya[?]ogrin North. towards Barellan. A man named George S[?]han was fencing a new block, when…

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Industrial Matters Miners' Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 September 1924 · page 5

The Miners' Council held a meeting to-day, but no announcement was made as to what transpired. It is understood, however, that the…

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Average Earnings New Compensation Point Miners' Claims

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 September 1924 · page 5

John Coxh[?], a miner employed at Hobburn No. 1, claimed [?]s [?]d a week from Hebburn Co[?]eries, Ltd., being the difference between his average…

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Kalingo Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 6

Mr. J. P. Hindmarsh, Chief Inspector of Collieries, and Inspector Lewis, were in attendance at a conference and inspection held at Kalingo Colliery…

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Bellbird Colliery Important Dicoveries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 5

Although information of a highly interesting character was anticipated as a result of the exploration from No. 8 east, the investigation yesterday…

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Industrial Matters Northern Collieries Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 6

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday:—"Abermain Nos. 1 and 3 resumed yesterday. Richmond Main is on strike. Aberdare Central is…

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Miners Gassed London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 5

Five miners were fatally sa[?]ed. and two others seriously affected in Penthenry colliery, Lin[?]nelly. Twenty were saved by…

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Seaham Miners Double Shift Question

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 6

The monthly meeting of Seaham No. 2 miners' lodge was held at West Wallsend on Wednesday night, Mr. F. Bowers presiding…

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The Sun Stop-press Miners and Tribunal

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 6

'I little stated at the [?]an [?] conference to-day that the [?] be re[?] to the coal tribunal, has…

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With Exploring Party Work in Bellbird Mine Furthest Advance

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 5

Through the courtesy of Mr. James Mathleson, the manager of the Bellbird Colliery, "The Sun" representative at Cessnock was permitted to go…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 September 1924 · page 7

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday: "Work was resumed at Richmond-Main, but the position at the following pits remains unchanged…

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