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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1927

1,830 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 64 of 92

Cavilled Out Seaham No. 2 Miners

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 September 1927 · page 6

A special meeting of Seaham No. 2 miners' lodge was held last night, Mr. W. Standing presiding. The purpose of the meeting was…

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Industrial Matters Miners' Federation New Secretary Installed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 September 1927 · page 9

Mr. D. McNeill yesterday entered upon his new duties as secretary to the northern branch of the Miners' Federation. In the course of an interview, Mr…

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Mines Act Administration Difficulties Willis in Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 September 1927 · page 5

The Actinic Minister for Mines (Mr. A. C. Willis), presided at a conference of Government miners inspectors, miners, district check inspectors and…

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Trades Congress the Mining Industry Ominous Condition (Australian Press Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 September 1927 · page 7

In his presidential address to the Trades Union Congress, which opened in Edinburgh yesterday, Mr. George Hicks assailed the Trades union Bill as…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 September 1927 · page 4

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday: "East Greta and Stanford Merthyr No. 2 resumed this morning, but Redhead and Wallarah remain…

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Ayrfield Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 September 1927 · page 4

The dispute concerning the sinkers at Ayrfield No. 2 Colliery formed the subject of a conference between the representatives of the owners and the miners, the…

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Myall Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 September 1927 · page 4

The two men at Myall Colliery over whom the dispuate occurred this week have withdrawn in conformity with the directions issued on behalf of the…

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Glen Ayr Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 September 1927 · page 4

Mr. A. Teece, district treasurer of the Miners' Federation, stated yesterday that certain matters in dispute at Glen Ayr Colliery had been considered at a…

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Safety in Mines

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 September 1927 · page 4

Mr. T. Hoare, president of the Northern Miners' Federation, stated yesterday that in accordance with a request made by Mr. A. C. Willis, Acting Minister for…

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British Coal Industry

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 September 1927 · page 4

Conditions in the British coal industry were discussed recently by Sir Herbert Samuel, in a speech at Stirling, in the course of which he recalled the…

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"Extra Work" Colliery Clerks Complain Endowment Claims

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 September 1927 · page 7

"Why school teachers, who simply nil in the child endowment forms from information supplied by applicants, get 7s 6d an hour for this…

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Miners' Protest Central Council Decision Southern District

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 September 1927 · page 7

Two members of the Southern District (Excelsior colliery) of the Miners' Federation are visiting northern miners' lodges, asking them to…

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Too Much Abuse Labor Breaks With Russia Miners Support London, Tuesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 September 1927 · page 1

The general council has recommended to the Trade Union Congress that relations between Russian and British trade unions be…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 7

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday: "Hebburn No. 1. Wallarah and Redhead are still on strike."…

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Glebe Miners' Lodge

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 4

The monthly meeting of Glebe Miners' Lodge was held on Wednesday night. Mr. J. Barnes presided over a large meeting…

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Summons Division. Left Explosives in Mine

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 3

James M'Geachie, Manager of the Waratah Colliery, proceeded against Samuel Marsh for a breach of the Coal Mines Regulation Act, Defendant pleaded guilty,…

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Coal Exports Appeal to Government "Stop Decline"

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 5

The Northern Collieries' Association informed Newcastle Chamber of Commerce to-day, that it is arranging a deputation to the Premier, with…

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Not All Wealthy Miners' Average Earnings "False Impression" Fifty Per Cent. Under £4 5s

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 5

Miners' officials complained to-day of the false opinion they said existed concerning miners' wages. "People outside the industry,"…

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Coal Mining

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 September 1927 · page 14

The Mines statement for the year, Presented to parliament this week, shows that the production of coal for the year was 2,239,999 tons, valued ot £1 a ton…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 September 1927 · page 5

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday. "Hebburn No. 1 resumed work this morning, but Redhead and Wallarah remain on strike."…

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