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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1938

2,483 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 48 of 125

Theft of Coal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 4

"Under the circumstances I will not impose a fine but I order the defendant to enter into a bond of £10 to be of good behaviour for two years," said the…

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Fall Of Coal

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 11

A fall of coal at Stanford Main No. 2 Colliery to-day caught Eric Day, 36, miner, of Paxton, and fractured his left forearm. After first aid the…

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Lightning Caused Mine Explosion VANCOUVER

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 1

Lightning which exploded gas 9300 feet underground in a mountain coal mine at Michel (British Columbia) caused the deaths of three miners…

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Extent of Credit Wholesalers Tell Miners

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 11

Following discussion early this week between the Northern Miners Executive and the representatives of wholesale houses in Newcastle on the…

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Central Miners' Dispute May Be Extended

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 12

A combined meeting of the committees of the three Aberdare mine lodges will be held to-night to consider the dispute that arose at Aberdare Central…

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Coal Shipments Increase for Half-year Bullock Island Details

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 8

The return of coal loading for the half-year ended June 30 was made available by the Berthing Master (Mr. E. W. yesterday. An increase of 123,723…

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MECHANISATION "Always in Coal Industry" a Manager Looks Back

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 8

The mechanisation of coalmines has been uppermost in the minds of those in the industry, particularly in Newcastle and Maitland, for several years. Few…

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Colliery Dispute

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 14

Aberdare colliery was idle yesterday due to a dispute concerning a trapper. The matter wee adjusted, and the pit will resume work this morning…

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Youth Injured in Mine

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 15

Nelson Widderting, 17, employed at Hebburn No. 2 colliery, received la probable facture of the left leg and lacerated wounds to his head and arms when…

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Miners' Claims Northern Unions' Support

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 14

The General Secretary of the Miners' Federation (Mr. W. Orr), in a letter read at the meeting of the Management Committee of the Newcastle Trades all…

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Miners' Ballot Has Closed National Convention

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 2

The ballot among members of the Northern Miners' Federation to elect nine delegates to the miners' national convention on August 4 closed…

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Miners and National Insurance Officers Will Study Scheme

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 1

The Northern Miners' Federation, which is seeking registration as an approved society under the National Insurance…

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Three Miners Killed Lightning Causes Explosion VANCOUVER, July 6

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 13

Lightning which exploded gas 9300 feet underground in a mountain coalmine at Michel (British Columbia) caused the deaths of three miners…

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Central Mine Dispute Stop-work Meeting of Three Lodges

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 2

If the decision of a combined meeting at Cessnock last night is endorsed by the rank and file the three Aberdare Miners' Lodges will hold on…

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Big Coal Cargo for Java Loaded by Antonio

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 7

After a week's stay at Newcastle the British trump steamer Antonio will leave for Java to-night with 8300 tons of coal and bunkers…

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Coal Exports 245,213 Tons in June Slight Decline From May

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 14

Coal exports from Newcastle in June amounted to 245,213 tons, valued at £207,305. In May the total was 277,752 tons and the £326,199. These…

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Central Mine Dispute Ends

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 9 July 1938 · page 8

The northern minors' president (Mr. T. Hoare) said to-day that he had been notified by the superintendent of the company that the man around…

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No Coal for Distribution

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 July 1938 · page 7

The Director of Government Relief (Mr. A. T. Treble) has informed Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., that the department has no supply of coal which could be made…

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Count in Progress Miners' Convention Ballot

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 July 1938 · page 12

The Returning-officer of the Northern branch of the Miners Federation (Mr. R. Halliday) and the Assistant Secretary (Mr. J. B. Simpson) are now engaged…

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Enginemen to Cease Work Support For Aberdare Miners

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 9 July 1938 · page 5

Englnedrivers at the three Aberdare collieries are standing by the miners in their protest stop-work meeting on Monday…

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