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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1927

1,830 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 65 of 92

Miners' Federation

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

Mr. J. Dorrington, of the South Seahain Lodge will it was stated yesterday succeed Mr. D. M'Neill as northern district councillor of the Miners'…

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Five Full Time Work at the Mines

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 10 September 1927 · page 6

Following are the working times for the northern collieries during the past fortnight:— Eleven days (full time): Summer…

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To Close Down Broken Hill Mines B.H.P. Regrets Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 10 September 1927 · page 4

Owing to the continued fall in the price of lead, the Broken Hill Proprietary Company's mine at Broken Hill will close down on September…

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Industrial Matters Wallarah Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 September 1927 · page 4

The Wallarah miners held a meeting in the Wallarah Hall, for the purpose of hearing the report, of the conference. The meeting reaffirmed their decision not to…

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Idle Mines Dispute Over Cavil

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 September 1927 · page 6

Both Aberdare Extended and Aberdare Central collieries were idle to-day. At Aberdare Extended a dispute…

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Kurri Mining Classes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 September 1927 · page 6

A strong, representative deputation, comprising students in the Kurri Kurri Technical College, in coal mining and mine surveying classes, waited upon Mr…

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Research Station Stimulating Coal Trade

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 September 1927 · page 4

Cessnock Combined Progress Association, at its meeting yesterday, decided to write to Mr. Baddeley, requesting the installation of a coal…

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Mine Conferences Kalingo and Glen Ayr

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 September 1927 · page 6

Miners and mine-owners are still trying to keep pace with the never-ending disputes at individual collieries. Conferences were held to-day…

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New Officers Muswellbrook Miners' Lodge MUSWELLBROOK

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 September 1927 · page 3

At the quarterly meeting of the Muswellbrook Miners' Lodge, officers for the ensuing term were elected as follows:— Chairman, Mr. A. Peachey: treasurer…

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Broken Hill Mines Three Closing Down. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 September 1927 · page 4

It was announced at Broken Hill yesterday that the Proprietary Mine and Block 14 would suspend operations as from about September 24, owing to the…

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Trade Congress Expulsion of Seamen Differences with Miners (Australian Press Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 September 1927 · page 5

The Trade Union Congress has adopted a resolution protesting against the Government passing the Trade Union Act, and pledging the congress to work for…

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Cessnock Collieries

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 13 September 1927 · page 9

Aberdare Central and Aberdare Extended collieries, which were idle yesterday, owing to grievances, resume work to-day…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1927 · page 4

The Northern Collieries Association reported yesterday: "Wallarah and Redhead are still on strike. Aberdare Extended is on strike, as the men were…

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Work Resumed Glen Ayr Colliery

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 13 September 1927 · page 9

Glen Ayr colliery resumed work to-day after a period of idleness owing to a dispute. The district treasurer of the Miners'…

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Coal Research Station

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1927 · page 6

The combined progress association at a meeting held a Cessnock on Sunday, raised the question of the establishment of a coal research station on the Maitland…

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Industrial Matters Miners' Federation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1927 · page 4

Mr. T. Hoare, president of the Northern Branch of the Miners Federation and Mr. A. Teece, district treasurer, attended conferences yesterday on matters…

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No Agreement Mine Conference Adjourned STAMFORD-MERTHYR No. 2

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 13 September 1927 · page 9

The conference to-day between miners and mine owners concerning an agreement for pillars in Stanford Merthyr No. 2 colliery, failed to reach…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 September 1927 · page 6

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday: "Richmond-Main and Aberdare South are on strike to-day, while Wallarah and Redhead continue idel…

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Ayrfield Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 September 1927 · page 6

A dispute has arisen in connection with the driving of tunnels at Ayrfield Nos. 1 and 2 collieries. Mr. Teece, on behalf of the federation, conferred yesterday with…

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Lambton Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 September 1927 · page 6

A concrence regarding a matter in dispute at the Lambton B. colliery wan held yesterday between the representatives of the company and the men. The latter…

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