The Coal Sculptor
For his skilful work in one of the most peculiar of crafts, George Turton, an engine winder at Whitewell. Derbyshire, has earned the proud title of "champion coal…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1927
1,830 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 17 of 92
Industrial Matters Miners' Federation
Mr. T. Hoare, president of the northern branch of the Miners' Federation, on Saturday, despatched a cable message to Mr. Cook, secretary to the Coal. Miners'…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Greta Colliery Employees Laid Off Future Plans
The 14 days notice given Central Greta employees expired on Friday and only a few are to be kept on development work…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Visit of Mr. Baddeley Aberdare South Colliery
Mr. J. M. Baddeley, Minister for Mines and Labour and Industry, spent the week-end in the northern district, and gave his personal attention to a number of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Not on Strike" Obeying Regulations Deputies' Decision Six Mines Thrown Idle
Six big collieries on the Maitland field were Idle to-day following the deputies' decision to carry out regulations in their…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →UNHAPPY VIllAGE Funeral Tragedy at Ebbw Vale 'Bus Over Cliff Disaster Near Scene of Colliery Explosion
A motor 'bus disaster has followed the colliery explosion at Ebbw Vale, Wales. The 'bus, conveying people from a neighboring village to . attend the funeral of the explosion victims, left the road at a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Northern Collieries
The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday: "Aberdare, Aberdare Extended. Aberdare South, Aberdare Central. New Greta and Abermain Nos…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Neath Colliery
During the floods some time ago an inrush of water from the surface into Neath Colliery caused considerable damage, and an a consequence a number of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →CESSNOCK No. 2 COLLIERY
Messrs. H. C. Robinson, president: W. Davey, secretary; and H. Linton, treasurer, of Cessnock No. 2 Lodge, accompanied by Mr. A. Teece, treasurer of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →HEBBURN No. 1 COLLIERY
There was no work at Hebburn No. 1 colliery, yesterday, and the "no work" whistle was blown last evening for no work to-day. It is presumed that slackness…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Killingworth Colliery Question of Inquiry. Sydney
In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Booth asked Mr. Baddeley, the Minister for Mines, if his attention had been drawn to the fact that the employees at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Ten Pits Idle Deputies Firm Mine Inspections "Baddeley Should Wait"
Four more collieries on the South Maitland field have been added to the idle list owing to the deputies' decision to strictly carry…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Northern Collieries
The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday:—"Stanford Merthyr No. 2 is on strike. A motor broke down, and because all lands could not be employed…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Small Collieries. Sydney
Mr. O'Hearn asked Mr. Baddeley, the Minister for Mines and Labour and Industry, in the Legislative Assembly to-day, if he was in a position to say whether work…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Greta. Whitburn Miners
Mr. J. Houston presided at a monthly meeting of Whitburn Miners' Lodge on Monday night. Correspondence was received from the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Industrial Matters Deputies Insistent More Collieries Idle
With the exception of Pelaw-Main Colliery all large collieries of the Maitland coalfield were idle yesterday. Hebburn No. 1 was not available for work, as the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Youths' Dispute Cessnock No. 2 Mine
The dispute at Cessnock No. 2 Colliery over the engagement by the management of a youth to a position where, the men claimed, it would…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Is It Folly to Burn Coal?
In the gold digging days the lucky miner often showed his contempt of mere money by lighting his pipe with £1 and even £5 notes. He had at times his…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Glen Ayr Mine Check Inspector's Report Men Still Idle
Glen Ayr Colliery, where gas was reported some time ago, is still idle. District Check Inspector I. Hoare and the local inspector (Mr. H…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →"Unclean Gold" Titles and Party Funds Practice Attacked London
Mr. E. Thurtle (Labor), seeking in the Commons for leave to introduce a Bill to make illegal any agreements to recommend the…
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