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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1924

2,178 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 109

Berrima Coal Mines. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 6

It is confidently anticipated that there will be a revival of the coalmining industry at Berrima. Operations have already been recommenced at one pit, and…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 4

The Northern Collieries' Association reports: "Burwood, Northern Extended, Duckenfield No. 2, East Greta and Wallsend are still on strike."…

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Five Idle Northern Miners General Outlook Peaceful

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 6

East Greta, Northern Extended, Stockrington, Wallsend, and Burwood collieries are still idle. There is no immediate prospect of…

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Topical Newcastle Coal Trade Effect Of Oil Fuel Mr. Brown's Predictions

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 29 January 1924 · page 4

Mr. John Brown, the coal baron of Newcastle, is in New Zealand, and, contrary to his usual…

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Balmain Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 January 1924 · page 8

Mr. H. Doran, who has been elected secretary to the Balmain Lodge of the Miners' Federation, states in a report dealing with the colliery that, so far…

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Northern Mines

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 January 1924 · page 8

The Northern Collieries' Association reports: "East Greia. Northern Extended, Wallsend. Duckenfield No. 2, Burwood. Pelaw-Main, and Hebburn No. 1 were still…

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Burwood Extended Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 January 1924 · page 8

The Burwood Extended Miners' Lodge has decided to communicate with Mr. A. Crow, District Superintendent of Rail ways, with the object of getting an…

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The Coal Trade

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 January 1924 · page 6

While the coal mining industry is one which continuously breeds disputes, the facts that the output of coal in New South Wales is increasing,…

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Miners' Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 January 1924 · page 8

The annual general meeting of the council of the Coal Miners' Federation was commenced in Sydney to-day, before a full attendance of delegates. At the…

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Obstructing Workmen Hebburn Mine Fireman Gaoled

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 30 January 1924 · page 5

William Thomas ("Fireman") Brown was sent to gaol this morning by Mr. A. R. Perry, P.M., sitting at Kurri Police Court, for obstructing a workman…

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Miners' Federation More Members Reorganisation In North

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 30 January 1924 · page 8

The president of the northern branch of the Miners' Fedei[?]don and Mr. A. C. Willis, general secretary of the federation, have been in…

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Industrial Matters Northern Miners. Deputation to Minister

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 30 January 1924 · page 8

An important deputation from the executive of the Northern Miners' Federation will meet Mr. Fitzpatrick, Minister for Mines, in Sydney at 11.30 a.m…

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Accidental Death Fall of Coal Inquest At Cessnock

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 30 January 1924 · page 5

An inquest was held at Cessnock courthouse this morning before Mr. George Brown, coroner, and a jury of six, concerning the death of Robert…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 4

The Northern Collieries' Association reports:—To-day East Greta, Duckenfield No. 2, Wallsend, Burwood, and Northern Extended are still on strike…

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Miners Have to Fay Fines for Eating Night Baked Bread Output Normal Two Collieries Resume Northern Mines

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 5

In accordance with the settlement reached a few days ago, the Wallsend men resumed work this morning. The dispute at…

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Hebburn Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 4

Mr. G. Perris, secretary to the Hebburn. Miners' Lodge, who has been admitted to the Newcastle Hospital for treatment to one of his eyes, was reported…

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Maitland District Aberdare Colliery Fatality. Robert Oliver's Death

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 5

Mr. Geo. Brown, district coroner, held an inquiry at the Cessnock Court-house yesterday into the death of Robert Oliver, a miner, who was fatally…

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Hospital Contributions Making Up Leeway. Miners' Double Payments

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 5

At last night's annual meeting of Kurri District Hospital subscribers at Abermain, Mr. Chappol (Abermain) moved that the incoming committee…

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Danger in Mines Deputation to Minister. Matter to Be Investigated. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 5

The report of Mr. J. Barnett, district check inspector, in regard to the conditions obtaining at some of the mines on the Maitland Coalfield was brought under…

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New Gold Issue Proposals For German Experts at Work Reparations Tangle LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 6

With the visits of the committee of experts to Berlin, where they are expected to remain for 10 or 15 days, considerable…

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