Colliery Plant
One of the leading coalmines of South Wales has recently installed an electrically operated winder for the sinking of a now pit. This winder designed…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1926
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Industrial Matters Miners' Federation Important Conferences
At the conclusion of yesterday's proceedings in connection with the Redhead colliery explosion, Mr. T. Hoare, president of the northern miners, applied for an…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire Damp Blamed Redhead Mine Disaster Inquiry Evidence
"Ignition of fire damp in No. 6 bord, aggravated by the presence of coal dust," said a district check inspector at the Redhead explosion…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Safety in Mines Who Should be Responsible? Use of Explosives Sydney
Mr. R. E. Fullagar, manager of New Greta mine, was recalled before the coal commission to-day. Coal cutters, he said could only be used…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →British Mining Labour Hopes a Great Victory (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON
As the momentous report of the Mining Commission is expected to appear this week, the Labourites devoted their usual Sunday speeches to the discussion of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Greta Whitburn Miners
Mr. J. Houston presided at the monthly meeting of Whitburn Miners' Lodge, held on Monday. Correspondence, was received, from…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Coal Commission Further Evidence Sydney
The Royal Commission which is inquiring into the question of safety in coal mines hoard further evidence in Sydney to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Smoking in Mines "Sent to Reception House" SYDNEY
Mr. Jarvic, manager of the Kembla Colliery, continued his evidence before the Safety in Mines Commission today…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Coming Coal Battle Industrial Committee's Appeal United Front Desired London
The industrial committee or the Trades Union Congress, has sent a letter to affiliated unions reaffirming the necessity for whole-hearted…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Colliery Mechanics
Mr. A. Leggett presided over a meeting of the Kurri Kurri District members at Kurri Kurri on Tuesday evening. There was a long discussion in…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Hebburn Colliery
When all the underground workers had gone below at Hebburn No. 1 Colliery yesterday, the old men on the belts decided "to give them some of their own…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Miners' Federation
Mr. A. Lewis, district treasurer of the Miners' Federation, received the following telegram yesterday from Mr. D. J. Davies, general secretary to the W.I.U. of A.:—…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →British Gold Reserve
Replying in the House of Commons to a question in regard to Britain's present gold reserves, and the export of gold since the restrictions were…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Redhead Explosion Inquiry Under Act Colliery Inspector's View
The inquiry under section 31 of the Coal Mines Regulation Act, into the cause of the explosion in the Redhead colliery, Redhead, was continued before Mr. G…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Safety in Mines South Coast Conditions. Sydney
James Jarvie, manager of the Mount Kembla Colliery, continued his evidence to-day before the Royal Commission inquiring into safety in mines…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Coal for Newcastle Mr. Booth Protests SYDNEY
Mr. Booth complained, in the Legislative Assembly to-day, that a cargo of coal would shortly arrive at Newcastle from Wales…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Danger Ahead Safety Lamps in Mines Mr. Lewis's Warning
If surety lamps are made obligatory throughout the mining industry, without increased payment for the miners, then an…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Industrial Matters Inclined Seam Mines Questions in Assembly Sydney
Mr. Booth asked Mr. Baddeley, Minister for Mines and Labour and Industry, in the Legislative Assembly to-day, if he was aware that grave trouble…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Six Furlong Dash Virgin Gold's Good Gallop SYDNEY
A feature of the work at Randwick this morning was the meritorious effort of Virgin Gold. With Sullivan in the saddle, he dashed away from…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Sporting News and Notes By the Way Track Work Gipsy Gold's Fast Six Broadmeadow Work
The Broadmeadow racecourse presented a busy scene, this morning, for the trainers in the Newcastle area had nearly all their horses at work…
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