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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1924

2,178 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 77 of 109

Miners' Explosives Reduction of Taxation Cabinet Review Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 September 1924 · page 8

When discussing the reported reduction in Income tax [?] shilling to ninepence, and [?] reduction in stamp duty,[?]…

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Wallsend Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 September 1924 · page 4

A meeting of Wallsend Miners' Lodge was held yesterday The mine has been idle for some time, as the result to dispute over rates to be paid for working…

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Work at the Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 15 September 1924 · page 4

Eleven days constituted full time at the collieries, in the northern district for the fortnight, Pacific, Duckenfield Aberdare Central, Wallsend, and…

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Horse Bolts Mine Accident

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 September 1924 · page 8

Because the horse he was driving bolted, Albert Hugo was jammed between a skip and props to-day, and received concussion to the ribs of…

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Mass of Wreckage From Coal Train Smash

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 September 1924 · page 1

Four coal hoppers were piled one on top of another in the smash at Wallsend junction with the main coat line on Friday morning. The photograph sh[?]s the jumbled mass of wreckage, which was all that was left of the hoppers…

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Echo of 1917 Coal Lumpers' Award SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 September 1924 · page 5

In the Industrial Court to-day. Mr. Justice Edmunds indicated that in the award proposed for the coal lumpers, loyalists would, in effect, be granted…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 September 1924 · page 4

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday: "Work was resumed at Lambton and Central Greta this morning, but no change is reported in the position…

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State Coal Mine No More Preference LITHGOW

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 September 1924 · page 5

The Western miners after nine months have withdrawn preferential treatment in regard to ha[?]luge at the state coal mine…

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Wallsend Colliery Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 September 1924 · page 4

It was announced to-day that a compulsory conference has been summoned by the chairman of the Coal Tribunal to take place at the Commonwealth Bank…

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Rothbury Colliery Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 September 1924 · page 4

The matter of rates to apply for the working of tops and pillars at Rothbury colliery will be considered in conference to-morrow, at the Newcastle offices of the…

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Industrial Matters. Durham Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 September 1924 · page 4

Durham Colliery resumed work yesterday, after an idleness of seven weeks…

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West Wallsend Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 September 1924 · page 4

Mr. F. Craig presided at the monthly meeting of the West Wallsend Combined Committee, when the method adopted in notifying members of the…

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Wallarah Miners' Lodge

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 September 1924 · page 4

A conference was held on Saturday between the Wallarah Miners' Lodge and the local branch of the Federated Engine-drivers and Firemen's Union…

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Sydney Coal Lumpers. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 September 1924 · page 4

Mr. Justice Edmunds, in the Industrial Court to-day, intimated one or two phases of the award he intends to make for the coal-lumpers, and, in doing so,…

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Oil-immersed Mining Controller

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 September 1924 · page 7

The exhibit of the British Thomson-Houston Co. at the Empire Exhibition is so immense and comprehensive that it is difficult to pick out any specific…

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Two In, Two Out Movements Of Miners Teralba Trouble Enginedrivers On Strike

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 September 1924 · page 5

Neath and Wallsend mines resumed work this morning, while Aberdare and Scaham No. 2 ceased work…

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No Increase South Maitland Deputies Claim Refused Award Unchanged Judge Edwards' Decision On Colliery Officials' Application SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 September 1924 · page 5

In the Industrial Arbitration Court this morning, Judge Edmunds gave his decision on the application of the Colliery Officials' Association (mine deputies) of South Maitland Coalfields for a renewal of their award with certain alterations. The evidence in the case was…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 September 1924 · page 9

The Northern Collieries' Association yesterday reported:—"Work was resumed at Wallsend and Neath collieries this morning, but Richmond Main was…

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Bellbird Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 September 1924 · page 7

At present the proto men are engaged in making secure the largest section which, during the whole of the operations, has fallen to their lot. It also…

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Rothbury Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 September 1924 · page 9

A conference in regard to matters affecting the Rothbury Colliery Was hold at the Newcastle rooms of the Northern Collieries' Association, yesterday. The…

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