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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1927

1,830 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 83 of 92

Wallarah Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 November 1927 · page 2

Mr. D. McNeill, secretary to the northern branch of the Miners' Federation, stated yesterday that lengthy consideration had been given to the matter…

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East Greta Coal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 November 1927 · page 3

The report of East Greta Coal Mining Company, Ltd., for the twelve months ended September 30, shows that receipts increased by £126,760, and net profits by…

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Industrial Matters Hebburn Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 November 1927 · page 2

Mr. T. Hoare, president of the Miners' Federation, stated yesterday that the executive was besieged with complaints from the various lodges, many of which…

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"Gas" in Mine Rescue Corps in Action Successful Tests

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 November 1927 · page 5

"This morning the Rescue Station Committee, consisting of Messrs. R. A. Harle (chairman), J. Johnstone, J. Connell, R…

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Coal Trade Slackness 3000 Miners Unemployed

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 November 1927 · page 5

Slackness in the coal trade is affecting the operations at a number of the northern collieries and industries. Some are not working at all, and…

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Bellbird Colliery Idle

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 November 1927 · page 5

Owing to slackness of trade, Bellbird colliery was idle to-day. Cessnock No. 2 and pelaw Maln were also idle…

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Miners' Federation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 November 1927 · page 4

Mr. A. Tecce, district treasurer of the Miners' Federation stated on Saturday that he had received a communication from the secretary, Ashtonfields Lodge,…

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Miners' Rescue Corps

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 November 1927 · page 5

Mr. R. A. Harle, chairman South Maitland Mines Rescue Station Committee, on Saturday stated:—"This morning the rescue station committee,…

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Industrial Matters Coal Tribunal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 November 1927 · page 4

A sitting of the Coal Tribunal will be held, in Melbournt at 2.30 o'clock this afternoon, when the claim of the Wonthaggi men for New South Wales sinking…

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Northern Collieries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 November 1927 · page 4

The Northern Collieries' Association reported yesterday that Hebburn No. 2 and Wallarah had resumed work…

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Miners' Excursion

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 November 1927 · page 3

Wallsend Miners' Lodge having decided to hold a picnic this season, a special train will depart from Wallsend for Gosford on "pay" Saturday, December 10,…

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Mines Resume

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 November 1927 · page 9

After being idle since Friday— when the management withdrew the horses—Aberdare Central Colliery resumed work this morning…

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Industrial Matters Miners' Federation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 November 1927 · page 4

Mr. D. M'Neill, secretary to the northern branch of the Miners' Federation, left for Sydney last night on matters connected with the organisation. Among…

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Mine Disputes Conference Arranged

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 November 1927 · page 9

The district treasurer of the Miners' Federation (Mr. Teece) to-day attended a conference concerning a mutter in dispute at Hebburn No. 3 Colliery…

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Abermain No. 1 Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 November 1927 · page 8

Eighty-nine employees, comprising 72 men working below ground, and 17 top hands, of the Abermain No. 1 Colliery have received their notices. It was stated…

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Miners' Council. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 November 1927 · page 8

The Central Council of the Miners' Federation assembled in Sydney to-day, and will probably sit until the end of the week. To-day's session was occupied in…

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Miners' Relief Fund. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 November 1927 · page 6

During the time for asking questions in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon Mr. H. J. Connell, M.P., inquired of the Minister for Mines whether there was any…

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Industrial Matters Hebburn No. 1 Colliery Seniority Clause Dispute

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 November 1927 · page 8

An intricate position which presented itself at the Hebburn No. 1 Colliery caused a cessation of work at the mine on Wednesday last. The lodge contended…

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Miners' Troubles Aberdare South Position Sydney Conference

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 November 1927 · page 7

The decision arrived at by the conference in Sydney yesterday concerning the closing of Aberdare South Colliery, will be submitted to a meeting…

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Wheelers Combine "Resist Any Onslaught" Aberdare Mines

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 November 1927 · page 5

Following the dispute at Aberdare Central Colliery on Wednesday last, when the pit was Idle owing to a claim by the wheelers, who alleged that…

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