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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1926

2,508 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 8 of 126

Kurri Hospital Miners' Representation

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 6

That the industrialists, who provide, most of the funds for Kurri District Hospital, have lost control of the institution's administration on account…

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Training Rescuers New Colliery Work Station Equipment

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 8

The rescue corps at each central station established under the Mines Rescue Act will consist of not less than six men appointed by the committee…

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Miners' Secretary Mr. Davies in Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 5

The newly elected general secretary of the Miners Federation. Mr. D. Davies, was in Newcastle to-day. He expressed regret at the deaths of the…

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Third Victim Thomas Adams Dies in Hospital Redhead Disaster of Mines Inspectors Find Evidence of Inflammable Gas

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 2

Thomas Adams, 26, Kempster-street, Merewether, who was injured in the explosion at Redhead Colliery on Thursday, died in Newcastle Hospital at 12.40 p.m. to-day. Norman Berriman, of Merewether, died last night…

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Colliery Mechanics

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 4

Mr. T. Moran, president of the Colliery Mechanics' Union, returned from Sydney on Saturday, after attending the conference, with Messrs D. Rees, gone…

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Minister Visits Mine

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 5

Mr. J. M. Baddeley, Minister for Mines, paid a visit to the colliery on Saturday morning, and remained under ground for two hours…

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American Coal Strike

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 5

It is reported from Scranton, Pennsylvania, that the United Mine Workers of America on Friday accepted the new plan advanced for the settlement of the…

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Corrugated Sides Coal Saving Steamer FREMANTLE

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 8

On its maiden voyage to Australia, the steamer Zurichmoor, which was launched in England last July, was berthed on Friday at Fremantle,…

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Labour Issues the Miners' Attitude Railway Negotiations (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 5

Mr. Cook, the president of the Miners' Federation, speaking at St. Albans, stated that if Messrs. Baldwin and Churchill supported the policy of the…

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On What Authority? Welsh Miners Object to Levy Cook in Trouble London

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 1

The "Dally Despatch" says that Welsh miners are demanding to know who authorised the Miners'…

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The Mining Industry

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 3

Sir,—At the present time there is a large amount of unemployed miners in this district, and many of these are gold-miners from other States who have lost…

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"Meet the Men" Suggestion to Coal Mine Owners Saving Industry Lord Londonderry Says Lower Wages are not Needed

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 1

A peace overture by the Marquess of Londonderry, who is a prominent coal mine owner, teas coldly received by the miner's secretary (Mr. Cook), who says that the Marquess is only "flying a kite." The miners' secretary, however, expressed the willingness of the…

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Miners' Phthisis Perth

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 5

Of 1184 miners examined at Kalgoorlie for miners' phthisis, 32 have been found to be affected. These man have been prohibited from working in…

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British Coal Trade Review by "Barclays"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 3

In the December review of "Barclay's Bank," reference is made to the operations of the coal trade of Britain. It is stated that by the end of 1923, in…

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Naked Lights Miners Like Its Utility SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 5

Mr. William Humble formerly chief inspector of coal mines, told the Coal Commission, presided over by Mr. Justice Edmunds, to-day, that there…

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In Bad Way Novia Scotia Mines MONTREAL

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 4

In order to relieve distress on the Nova Scotia coalfields the Canadian National Railway has placed an order for 600,000 tons of coal…

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Inquiry First No Work at Mine Redhead Disaster "Should Prove a Lesson"

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 5

The executive of the Northern Branch of the Miners' Federation has issued instructions to the men employed in…

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Seaham Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 5

Mr. A. Lewis, district treasurer of the Mines' Federation, stated yesterday that a dispute had for several months existed at Seaham No. 2 Colliery, West Wallsend,…

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Miners' Federation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 5

Mr. T. Hoare, president of the Northern branch of the Miners' Federation, stated yesterday that much dissatisfaction! had existed since the removal of the…

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Miners' Council Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1926 · page 5

The annual meeting of the central council of the Miners' Federation was commenced in Sydney to-day. It will probably last until the end of the week…

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