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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1938

2,483 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 19 of 125

Borehole Mine to Be Mechanised?

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 1

It is understood at Newcastle Trades Hall that 200 men are to be cavilled out at Stockton Borehole Colliery, where mechanical loaders are…

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Parties Confer Dispute at Nattai Colliery SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 13

After a conference between the parties involved in the dispute at the Nattai colliery, Bulli, to-day, it was announced that it was unlikely that the management…

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Emperor Mine's Production Suva, March 11

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 8

Fine gold produced by the Emperor mine to January totalled 33,071 ounces in three years. With new miles, the Emperor and Loloma, mines are expected to produce…

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Brisk Inquiry Newcastle Coal Shipments Victorian Trade Improves

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 13

Coal exports from Newcastle this week showed a considerable improvement on those of last week. Trading with Victoria improved. A decrease in shipments…

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200 to Go Stockton Borehole Mine Loaders to Be Used

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 10

Two hundred men are to be cavilled out at Stockton Borehole colliery, where there are 500 employees at present. Loaders are to be installed at the…

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Colliery Dispute

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 9

Bellbird Colliery remained idle today as a result of the dispute over wheelers' conditions. Aberdare Central Colliery, which…

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47 Killed in Indian Coal Mine Explosion Calcutta

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 9

In an explosion at Singarem collieries, Hyderabad, 47 persons were killed and 40 seriously injured. The dead include three Europeans,…

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Kurri Mines Working

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 7

The three Kurri collieries—Pelaw Main, Richmond Main and Stanford Main No. 1—were working to-day…

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Dudley Colliery Dispute Offer for Settlement

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 7

Following an inspection at Dudley Colliery to-day, the Check Inspector (Mr. I. Hoare) reported to the Northern Miners' Federation Executive that…

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Tasmanian Mine Dispute Over Launceston

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 9

The Cornwall colliery, which has been idle since the middle of November owing to labour trouble, is to be reopened to-morrow morning…

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47 KILLED Indian Mine Explosion HYDERABAD, March 13

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 8

Forty-seven persons were killed and 40 seriously injured in an explosion at a Singareni colliery. Three Europeans killed include the general manager (Mr…

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Elrington Miners Strike Levy Mr. O'neil's Campaign

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 4

Elrington minors have made the first organised move among Coalfields lodges to provide financial support for the Industrialist candidate for…

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Country Party Goes to Poll Mr. Bruxner's Policy Plan for Practical Closer Settlement Amenities for Settlers Favours Further Research Into Oil From Coal Processes WAGGA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 10

The Leader of the Country Party (Mr. M. F. Bruxner) made political history to-night by delivering his policy speech in the open air. He spoke from a balcony to a large and attentive crowd…

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Dispute at Dudley Colliery Miners' Federation Conference

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 1

A dispute at Dudley Colliery over the working of a loader in pillars was discussed at a conference at the Northern Miners' Federation Office at the…

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Bellbird Colliery Still

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 2

Bellbird minors were still idle today as a result of the dispute over wheelers' conditions. The matter was discussed at a…

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Safety in Mines

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 9

The Northern Miners' President (Mr. T. Hoare) will to-night broadcast an address on "The Necessity for the Observance of Safety in Mechanised Mines."…

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Miners' Stoppage at Neath

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 2

Neath miners had their second day of idleness to-day. A dispute which followed objections by wheelers to casual miners filling position on the…

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Colliery Stoppage Averted New Development To-day

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 1

A threatened hold-up of the J. and A. Brown Abermain-Seaham collieries, involving eight collieries and about 2000 men,…

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"INCORRECT" Dismissals from Stockton Borehole Colliery SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 9

The Secretary of the Northern Collieries Association (Mr. C. Mallett) to-day referred to published statements that 200 men were to be dismissed from the…

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Kurri Clipper Injured in Mine

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 9

Hector Gollen, 50, of Third-street, Weston, received injuries to his left foot while working in Richmond Main colliery yesterday. He was admitted to the Kurri…

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