South Wales Coalfield Collection

NUM (South Wales Area) Related Organisations

Abernant Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/1 Abernant Colliery minutes.
Minutes of meetings, work quantum and manpower.
12.1964-5.1965
MNC/NUM/5/2 Abernant Colliery, redeployment of manpower from Yniscedwyn Colliery.
Name, number, address, job description, date of birth, disability, experience etc of men transferred.
23.3.1968
MNC/NUM/5/3 Abernant Colliery, redeployment of manpower from Pantyffynnon Colliery.
Name, number, address, job description, date of birth, disability, experience etc of men transferred.
1.2.1969
MNC/NUM/5/4 Abernant Colliery miscellanous papers.
Contains list of men transferred from Brynlliw Collieryy (1983), papers relating to power loading (1961 - 1966) and copies of first class certificate of competency of Daniel John Walters dated 1907 (copies nd).
1961-1983 (c)

Aberpergwm Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/5 Aberpergwm Colliery joint investigation report.
Joint investigation by NUM and National Coal Board (South Wales Area) into face teams, shifts, installation agreements, tail rippings and other matters at the colliery.
10.1983-11.1983
MNC/NUM/5/6 Abertillery New Mine Consultative Committee Meetings.
Minutes of the meetings including output, saleable yield and district reports.
28.1.1976-12.12.1977

Abertillery New Mine

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/7 Abertillery New Mine rubbish and conveyor supplies.
Correspondence and papers relating to the disposal of rubbish and the handling of supplies.
3.1966
MNC/NUM/5/8 Abertillery New Mine central washery.
Correspondence and papers relating to the central washery including manpower reductions and method study report.
5.1973-1.1975
MNC/NUM/5/9 Abertillery New Mine deputy dispute.
Correspondence and papers relating to the dispute.
1976-1978
MNC/NUM/5/10 Abertillery New Mine.
Correspondence relating to G.46 norm, G.47 norm, E.1 and E.2 faces; installation agreements (Drivages and Bord and Pillar) and (Plough Face); method studies of standard machine performance and standard manpower.
1978-1980

Ammanford Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/11 Ammanford Colliery production and development problems.
Correspondence and papers including technical details, production statistics & repairs.
1959-1962
MNC/NUM/5/12 Ammanford Colliery method study.
Report covers coaling shifts, main slant repair holt, conveyor system and other subjects.
2.1963

Bargoed Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/13 Bargoed Surface redundancy 1983 -1984.
Correspondence relating to area linesmen and men working in area road transport who may go under the redundancy scheme.
12.1983-1.1984
MNC/NUM/5/14 Bargoed surface redundancy and consultative meetings 1985.
Correspondence relating to redundancy of coal hauliers and surface transport consultative meetings.
4.1985-12.1985

Bedwas Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/15 Bedwas Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relates to subsidised transport payments, redundancy handling, smokeless fuel, and colliery review procedure.
1984
MNC/NUM/5/16 Bedwas Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relates to sickness benefit, mineworkers pension and eighteen month rule and redundancy handling.
3.1985-8.1985

Beynons Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/17 Beynons Colliery price lists.
Correspondence and papers relating to price lists and contracts for coal cutting.
10.1964-8.1965
MNC/NUM/5/18 Beynons Colliery saleable output.
Correspondence and statistics relating to the output of saleable coal at the colliery.
1966-1969
MNC/NUM/5/19 Beynons Colliery, future of.
Correspondence and papers relating to the profit and loss and the future of the colliery.
1969-1975
MNC/NUM/5/20 Beynons Colliery winding enginemen dispute.
Correspondence and report relating to a dispute caused by a winding engineman leaving some miners down the pit.
1973-1974
MNC/NUM/5/21 Beynons Colliery method study.
Method study of machine performance and manpower (1966 National Power Loading agreement).
23.1.1968

Big Pit

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/22 Big Pit, future of.
Correspondence and papers relating to the future development and operation of the colliery.
2.1975-11.1975
MNC/NUM/5/23 Big Pit correspondence.
Includes coal ordering by pensioners, estimated annual tonnage, winding enginemen and rest day pay.
1976
MNC/NUM/5/24 Big Pit housecoal correspondence 1977.
Includes cash payments in lieu of housecoal, housecoal pooling schemes and complaints about quality of housecoal.
1977
MNC/NUM/5/25 Big Pit method study and installation agreement.
Method study of standard machine performance and standard manpower; installation agreement (plough face).
2.1978-3.1978
MNC/NUM/5/26 Big Pit housecoal.
Correspondence relating to cash in lieu of housecoal.
1984
MNC/NUM/5/27 Big Pit - Meetings.
Correspondence from O Evans, Secretary of Blaenavon Lodge to D Fox, Manager of Blaenavon Colliery, relating to meetings between him and lodge members; rough agendas of such meetings.

Blaenserchan Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/28 Blaenserchan Colliery report, minutes and miscellaneous correspondence.
Correspondence on conveyance from baths to pit, seniority list, miners' moral; minutes of Absentee Sub-committee, Team Members and Officials and Safety Committee; reports on water conditions and morale amongst miners.
1974-1976
MNC/NUM/5/29 Blaenserchan Colliery correspondence, minutes and agreement.
Correspondence relating to pit head baths and shifts; minutes of production meeting of team members and officials and agreement over how to handle disputes.
1976-1977
MNC/NUM/5/30 Blaenserchan Colliery Consultative Committee minutes.
2.5.1985
MNC/NUM/5/31 Blaenserchan Colliery installation agreements.
Installation agreements for plough face and power loading face.
1978-1982
MNC/NUM/5/32 Blaenserchan Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence mainly from 1977 but some from 1970. Relates to wage claims, cash in lieu, stoppages, absenteeism, concessionary housecoal.
1970-1977
MNC/NUM/5/33 Blaenserchan Colliery ventilation dispute.
Correspondence and report relating to dispute over alleged high temperature caused by a change in the air circuit.
5.1971-9.1971
MNC/NUM/5/34 Blaenserchan Colliery report and correspondence.
Includes correspondence on stay down strike, conditions at 0.10 and 0.15 seams and correspondence and report about water conditions and dispute.
1971-1972
MNC/NUM/5/35 Blaenserchan Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to wage claims, inspection, concessionary coal, pit head baths, dispute over wet conditions, night shift and absenteeism.
12.1975-1.1977
MNC/NUM/5/36 Blaenserchan Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to Thyssen men transferred to Blaenserchan service bonus, guaranteed wage claims, Midland Bank and access, smokeless fuels and National concessionary fuel agreement.
1.1984-2.1984

Britannia Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/37 Britannia Colliery, proposed closure of.
Correspondence relating to future / closure of colliery and transfer allowances. Minutes of the meeting to discuss the Joint Investigation Report on the colliery.
3.1981-5.1983
MNC/NUM/5/38 Britannia Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to strike fund for safety men, redundancy handling and payments, rest days, area reclamation and area mechanical repair depot.
1983-1986
MNC/NUM/5/39 Britannia Colliery report and miscellaneous correspondence 1985 - 1986.
Correspondence relating to pumping station, holidays and rest days, redundancies, men on safety cover during dispute. Report relating to new pumping station.
1985-1986

Celynen North Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/40 Celynen North Colliery Consultative Committee Meetings.
3.1976-12.1977
MNC/NUM/5/41 Celynen North Colliery coalyards and housecoal.
Correspondence relating to the proposed closures of Markham and Big Arch Coalyards and the moving of operations to Celynen North. Reports and minutes of meetings relating to housecoal and points of supply.
3.1973-11.1973
MNC/NUM/5/42 Celynen North Colliery grading of ostrich operators.
Correspondence relating to the grading and wages of ostrich operators in the housecoal yard.
8.1973-1.1974
MNC/NUM/5/43 Celynen North Colliery winding enginemen holiday work pattern.
Correspondence relating to holidays and shifts of winding enginemen and lists of shifts worked.
19.8.1974-28.4.1975
MNC/NUM/5/44 Celynen North Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to housecoal, redundancy, protective clothing and driver's vacancy.
1.1976-12.1976
MNC/NUM/5/45 Celynen North Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to housecoal deliveries and complaints, smokeless fuels & the approach road to the colliery.
6.1976-12.1977
MNC/NUM/5/46 Celynen North Colliery Joint Production Drive.
Correspondence relating to visits of Joint Production Drive Sub-Committee. Minutes of Sub-Committee meeting.
2.11.1976-15.6.1977
MNC/NUM/5/47 Celynen North Colliery correspondence and instructions.
Correspondence relating to striking miners "cowboying" (working for non-mine related companies whilst supposedly picketing), cash in lieu and Incentive Bonus Scheme. Instructions on how to resite A.S.F switchgear from B10 to S2 X - cut mouth.
14.1.1984-25.9.1984
MNC/NUM/5/48 Celynen North Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to mineworkers Sick Pay Scheme, Voluntary Early Retirement Scheme, manpower shortage and transfer payments. Minutes of meetings relating to the transfer of men from Celynen, North to Oakdale.
3.1985-11.1985

Celynen South Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/49 Celynen South Colliery Absentee Committee minutes.
29.1.1973-1.10.1973
MNC/NUM/5/50 Celynen South Colliery various minutes and reports,balance sheet and newsletter.
Minutes of face performance meetings, district performance meetings, production meetings and consultative committee meetings. Reports on output and related factors. Balance sheet of lodge and issue No.1 of the colliery newsletter..
3.1973-12.1976
MNC/NUM/5/51 Celynen South Colliery minutes of Absentee Committee.
11.1.1976-22.11.1977
MNC/NUM/5/52 Celynen South Colliery safety.
Minutes of Safety Committee meetings, Safety League list and colliery safety newsletter.
1.1977-8.1982
MNC/NUM/5/53 Celynen South Colliery minutes of Safety Committee and Colliery Consultative Committee.
14.5.1985-14.8.1985
MNC/NUM/5/54 Celynen South Colliery correspondence, accounts, newsletter and minutes.
Correspondence relating to walkout (1958), various accounts, NUM newsletter and minutes of Joint Productivity Drive meeting.
1958-1981
MNC/NUM/5/55 Celynen South Colliery, future and proposed closure of.
Correspondence relating to future and proposed closure of colliery. Minutes of meeting between NUM and National Coal Board.
1968-1973
MNC/NUM/5/56 Celynen South Colliery manpower.
Correspondence relating to manpower, manpower losses and absenteeism.
8.1975-11.1976
MNC/NUM/5/57 Celynen South Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to guaranteed wage claims, housecoal, Mineworkers' Pension Scheme, compensation for pneumoconiosis and payment of captain's rate in black vein cross measure drivages.
12.1975-12.1976
MNC/NUM/5/58 Celynen South Colliery correspendence.
Correspondence relating to dismissals, housecoal, protective clothing and Joint Production Drive.
2.1976-8.1977
MNC/NUM/5/59 Celynen South Colliery, future of.
Correspondence relating to redundancies at, future and closure of the colliery.
12.1983-9.1985
MNC/NUM/5/60 Celynen South Colliery correspendence.
Correspondence relating to wage claims, picketing, conditions at the M.8 face, cash in lieu, and protective clothing. Report on output and related factors. Method study of standard machine performance and standard manpower.
19.1.1984-7.3.1984

Cwmtillery Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/61 Cwmtillery Colliery wages and duties.
Correspondence relating to duties and wages under the third daywage structure for those working on Garw faces and conventional districts and pieceworkers and taskworkers.
10.11.1972-25.4.1973
MNC/NUM/5/62 Cwmtillery Colliery future planning.
Correspondence relating to future development of colliery including results of a survey of the distance from the pit bottom to 3/4 District and the distance from Rose Heyworth pit bottom to 3/4 District.
17.8.1973-16.9.1973
MNC/NUM/5/63 Cwmtillery Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to unsocial hours, pit bottom payment, housecoal, protective clothing, limited membership of the union & men under notice for absenteeism. Register of absence and accident of those under notice.
14.2.1976-2.12.1976
MNC/NUM/5/64 Cwmtillery Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to safety boots, manpower, new man rider, concessionary coal, victimisation and electricians' tools. Submissions regarding the re-appointment of Malcolm Watts as Deputy II.
2.1977-9.1977

Deep Navigation Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/65 Deep Navigation Colliery link-up proposals.
Correspondence relating to proposed link-ups of Deep Navigation Colliery with Taff Merthyr, Trelewis and Penrhiwceiber Collieries.
10.6.1983-24.8.1983
MNC/NUM/5/66 Deep Navigation Colliery redundancy and overtime.
Correspondence relating to application for redundancies and overtime/overtime ban.
23.1.1984-30.1.1984
MNC/NUM/5/67 Deep Navigation Colliery correspondence and minutes 1985.
Correspondence relating to application for redundancy, complaints about NUM and National Coal Board and V105 Incentive Norm. Minutes of NUM / National Coal Board meeting and minutes of Colliery Consultative and Safety Committee meeting.
2.5.1985-6.11.1985
MNC/NUM/5/68 NUM file : Deep Navigation Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to bonus pay, sick pay, application for reinstatement, transfer payments and V.105 District and B112 District. Minutes of NUM / National Coal Board meetings.
10.4.1985-17.4.1986
MNC/NUM/5/69 Deep Navigation Colliery redundancies and disputes.
Correspondence relating to transfer redundancies and a dispute in B.107 District.
7.11.1986-27.11.1986
MNC/NUM/5/70 Deep Navigation Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to motorway drivages, warning notices, industrial relations problems, incentive agreements, wages for craftsmen, change of shifts and section 8 notices. Minutes of meeting to discuss incentive agreements V.105 face, the question of walkouts, craftsmen incentives wages for face craftsmen and contraband. Report of investigation into Deep Navigation Colliery.
1.1987-8.1987
MNC/NUM/5/71 Deep Navigation Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to colliery review procedure, seniority team B.107 face, dismissal for coal theft and guaranteed wage claims.
2.3.1987-20.11.1987

Glyntillery Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/72 Glyntillery Colliery Washery.
Correspondence relating to arrangements and overtime ban at the washery and report of conditions at Hafodyrynys Washery.
25.11.1971-18.7.1973
MNC/NUM/5/73 Glyntillery Colliery wet conditions.
Correspondence relating to wet conditions and leaving early. Report of investigation into wet conditions.
27.3.1972-24.4.1974
MNC/NUM/5/74 Glyntillery Colliery pumping emergency.
Correspondence relating to pumping emergency and management requests for weekend assistance. Report about the emergency.
17.1.1974-25.1.1974
MNC/NUM/5/75 Glyntillery Colliery, future and closure of.
Correspondence relating to the future development and closure of the colliery including transfer of men to Celynen North Colliery. Report of investigation into plans and possible workable areas of coal. Two reports about development and proposed closure of Glyntillery, Blaenavon and Beynons Collieries.
11.1974-12.1975

Groesfaen Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/76 Groesfaen Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to L.6 face dispute, craftsmen and pitmen, guaranteed wages, housecoal, fitters' dispute and Labour Party conference. Minutes of National Executive Committee meeting, minutes of Millendreath Holiday Village Sub-Committee meeting and minutes of meeting with divisional coal board representatives.
1965-1966

Hafodyrynys Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/77 Hafodyrynys Colliery method study.
Method study for forming an equitable basis for power loading price lists.
19.5.1956

Llanhilleth Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/78 Llanhilleth Colliery closure list.
List of men transferred to other collieries when Llanhilleth was closed. Other collieries were Marine, Six Bells, Tirpentwys, Rose Heyworth, Cwmtillery, Blaenserchan, Celynen North, Celynen South, Britannia and Oakdale. Also list of men retained at Llanhilleth for salvage.
23.3.1969

Marine Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/79 Marine Colliery Consultative & Safety Committee minutes.
10.4.1985-11.12.1985
MNC/NUM/5/80 Marine Colliery Washery.
Correspondence relating to conditions, overtime and manpower at the washery. Report about manning levels.
14.9.1972-9.10.1972
MNC/NUM/5/81 Marine Colliery BL.11 method study.
Correspondence relating to method study and method study of BL.11 return drivage and intake drivage.
9.1975-23.10.1975
MNC/NUM/5/82 Marine Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relaring to housecoal, smokeless fuel, cash in lieu, change in shift times, pensions and extension of agreement with external contractors.
1.1976-12.1976
MNC/NUM/5/83 Marine Colliery method study.
Correspondence relating to method study and method study of manning at the telephone exchange and compressor house.
2.1976-28.6.1976
MNC/NUM/5/84 Marine Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to housecoal, cash in lieu, smokless fuel, application for re-employment, Joint Production Drive and absenteeism.
1.1977-12.1977
MNC/NUM/5/85 Marine Colliery Coal Yard.
Correspondence relating to improvement of coal yard.
16.2.1977-15.11.1977
MNC/NUM/5/86 Marine/Six Bells Night Shift.
Correspondence and reports relating to night shift coaling and clearance at the collieries.
1981-1983
MNC/NUM/5/87 Marine Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to Incentive Bonus Scheme, protective clothing, smokeless fuel complaints, cash in lieu and pit-head baths.
7.12.1983-8.3.1984
MNC/NUM/5/88 Marine Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to MINOS computer control, grades and manning, guaranteed wage claim, link-ups, dispute over crossing of demarcation line and hours of work.
4.1985-11.1985
MNC/NUM/5/89 Marine Colliery incidents involving P Annett.
Correspondence and report relating to an incident involving the OC 4 supply journey for which P Annett was blamed and dismissed.
17.12.1985-14.4.1986
MNC/NUM/5/90 Marine Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to Incentive Bonus Scheme, BL.16 and BL.17 faces, Mineworkers Pension Scheme, Redundant Mineworkers Scheme and shifts.
29.1.1986-5.12.1986
MNC/NUM/5/91 NUM file : Marine Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to rerun drivages, quality of fuel, Marine planning meeting, transfer payments, redundancy, new entrants, new roadways, motorway headings, cars sprayed with paint, wages and attendance bonus scheme.
9.1986-9.1987
MNC/NUM/5/92 Marine Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to holiday payments for new entrants, BL.17 face norm, BL.17 face installation agreement, B20 intake and return drivages, new motorway drivages, water payments and transfers.
1.1987-4.1987
MNC/NUM/5/93 Marine Colliery developments.
Reports and plans relating to the development of Marine Colliery and the diversion of coal from Six Bells and Blaenserchan Collieries to Marine.
1975-1980

Margam New Mine

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/94 Margam New Mine.
Agreements relating to six day coal production outlining working time, wages and conditions. Correspondence and reports relating to the proposed Margam New Mine. Includes correspondence from Barry Jones MP and report on the present position of the Margam Coking Coal Project by Kim Howells.
6.5.1982-9.9.1988

Markham Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/95 Markham Colliery M.18 face.
Correspondence relating to the working and development of the M.18 coalface.
2.1969-1.1972
MNC/NUM/5/96 Markham Colliery OC.5 District wages dispute.
Correspondence and report relating to claim for loss of wages for an afternoon and a day shift by the workmen in the OC.5 District.
7.1972-11.1972
MNC/NUM/5/97 Markham Colliery disputes and investigation.
Correspondence relating to wet conditions dispute, electricians' overtime ban and men coming out early. Reports of investigation into labour relations and operation of colliery.
7.5.1973-5.2.1975
MNC/NUM/5/98 Markham Colliery report by David Richards.
Correspondence relating to report by David Richards. Report by David Richards into working conditions, practices and productivity at the colliery.
18.9.1973-10.11.1973
MNC/NUM/5/99 Markham Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to housecoal, cash in lieu, smokeless fuels, protective clothing, rent arrears and subsidised bus service.
1.1976-12.1976
MNC/NUM/5/100 Markham Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to smokeless fuels, housecoal, cash in lieu, instant dismissal and Minworkers' Pension Scheme.
1.1977-9.1977
MNC/NUM/5/101 Markham Colliery Joint Production Drive.
Correspondence relating to Joint Production Drive. Minutes of Joint Production Drive Sub-Committee.
30.3.1977-25.4.1977
MNC/NUM/5/102 Markham Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to planning meeting, OC.14 Face Incentive Scheme, OC.7 District dispute and OC.9 Development District, guaranteed wage claims, Mineworkers' Redundancy Agreement, cash in lieu and housecoal. Method study of standard machine performance and standard manpower.
27.11.1983-4.4.1984
MNC/NUM/5/103 Markham Colliery dismissal of J H Larner.
Correspondence and court transcript relating to the trial and dismissal of John H Larner for theft and the subsequent debate over his dismissal which led to his eventual re-employment. Includes copy of letter written by Neil Kinnock.
14.7.1984-24.4.1987
MNC/NUM/5/104 Markham Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to proposed redundancy of shift fitters and electricians, transfers to Penallta Colliery, Colliery Review Procedure, National Concessionary Fuel Agreement and Mineworkers' Pension Scheme. Minutes of Reconvened Meeting held under the Colliery Review Procedure.
3.1985-10.1985

Merthyr Vale Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/105 Merthyr Vale Colliery installation agreements.
Installation agreements (Power Loading Face).
11.2.1978-15.8.1978
MNC/NUM/5/106 Merthyr Vale Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to overtime ban, claim for Saturday shift, protective clothing and pit-head bath boilers. Reports on No.2 shaft lining repairs and industrial relations.
16.1.1984-31.10.1984
MNC/NUM/5/107 Merthyr Vale Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to dispute over bonus payment, installation agreement, shaft incident, B.32 tail gate road, claim for shift, canteen, Gareth Thomas, a first aid attendant accused of stealing.
2.1984-12.1985
MNC/NUM/5/108 Merthyr Vale Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to consultative meeting, redundancy payments, Norm V.41, Norm B.51, first aid coverage and claim for loss of earnings.
20.12.1985-19.9.1986
MNC/NUM/5/109 Merthyr Vale Colliery redundancies.
Correspondence relating to redundancies and list of men "to go out".
21.11.1986-24.11.1986
MNC/NUM/5/110 Merthyr Vale Colliery disputes.
Disputes relating to Colliery Review Procedure, retrospective wages, outside contractors, protective clothing and guaranteed wage claim.
4.2.1987-13.10.1987
MNC/NUM/5/111 Merthyr Vale Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to guaranteed wage claim, Thyssen, protective clothing, Trecatty open cast site proposals, request for planning meeting, future planning, outside contractors and colliery reviews.
12.1.1987-13.10.1987

Nantgarw Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/112 Nantgarw Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to Colliery Review Procedure, dismissals, claims for loss of wages and Nantgarw Coalyard. Copy of register of attendance and accidents. Minutes of re-convened meeting about Colliery Review Procedure.
12.1983-10.1984
MNC/NUM/5/113 Nantgarw Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to sick pay claims, dust sampler dispute, haulage contracts, coal yard, Colliery Review Procedure, change of shift times, housecoal & shortage of banksmen. Minutes of re-convened meeting about Colliery Review Procedure.
5.1985-12.1985
MNC/NUM/5/114 Nantgarw Colliery disputes.
Disputes relating to dismissals, wage increase, walk-out, revised hours of work, deliveries of concessionary fuel, sick pay payments, sacked miners and M.1 face.
2.1986-12.1986
MNC/NUM/5/115 Nantgarw Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to general meeting, holidays, craftsmen working in drivages, men working New Year's Eve and dimissals.
19.12.1985-5.3.1986
MNC/NUM/5/116 Nantgarw Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to transfer payments, National Insurance Contributions, redundancy payments, section 8 notices, guaranteed wage claims and closure of colliery.
1.10.1986-23.2.1987

Oaakdale Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/117 Oakdale Colliery price lists.
Memoranda of agreements relating to power loading and price lists relating to various colliery occupations.
17.8.1964-1.9.1965
MNC/NUM/5/118 Oakdale Colliery surface manpower reorganisation.
Correspondence and report relating to the reorganisation of surface manpower at the colliery.
14.1.1969-18.6.1971
MNC/NUM/5/119 Oakdale Colliery housecoal supply point (coal yard).
Correspondence relating to improvements to be made at the coal yard's supply point for the workmen's coal.
7.3.1970-9.9.1971
MNC/NUM/5/120 NUM file : Oakdale Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to housecoal, protective clothing, guaranteed wage claims, pit-head baths, overtime, water payments, outside contractors and explosives store attendant.
15.12.1975-15.12.1976
MNC/NUM/5/121 Oakdale Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to the control centre, cementation contractors, housecoal, cash in lieu, colliery sports section and the O.15 face.
2.1977-10.1977
MNC/NUM/5/122 Oakdale Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to bonus payments, winding rope inspection, Stillingfleet Miners' Welfare Scheme, chock repairs, housecoal, manpower, dental treatment, Triple Alliance and contributions.
12.12.1983-6.3.1984
MNC/NUM/5/123 Oakdale Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to cementation contractors, disposal of workmen's houses, redundancy, Induction Day, compensation, guaranteed wage claims, damages at common law, visit by Neil Kinnock, lodge intergration, Labour Party Conference and industrial action by the National Communications Union at British Telecom.
20.6.1985-4.2.1987
MNC/NUM/5/124 Oakdale Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to control centre, Mineworkers' Sick Pay Scheme, transfers, protection of earnings, loss of wages, OC.25 face, rest days and holidays and coal entitlement.
25.3.1985-9.12.1985
MNC/NUM/5/125 Oakdale Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to transfer payments, sale of coal board housing stock, further education, colliery stores, guaranteed wage claims, OC. 5 development and presentation night. Plans for turning O.10 face through 68 degrees; installation agreement operational and random delays schedule.
8.1.1987-17.12.1987
MNC/NUM/5/126 Oakdale Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to dismissed miners, attendance bonus, incentive agreement, part time rescue men, first aid, transfer payments, grant requests, cementation, transport, protection of earnings, housing, redundancy, colliery reserves, pivoting of faces and complaints by Donald Williams about not being eligible for redundancy including letters from Neil Kinnock.
6.1.1987-7.12.1987
MNC/NUM/5/127 Oakdale Colliery, G Turner grievance procedure.
Correspondence and report relating to the grievance procedure of G Turner who was suspended for a week and banned from the pit-head baths for life over the alleged theft of a watch.
23.6.1987-4.8.1987

Ogilivie Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/128 Ogilvie Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to four feet seam, housecoal, guaranteed wage claim, pit concilliation scheme and winding engine dispute; price list for the hand got conveyor; transcript of hearing by concilliation board relating to revision of Machine cut and conveyor price lists.
20.10.1930-26.11.1951

Penallta Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/129 Penallta Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to Joint Production Drive, first aid, central heating, man riding number two pit, M.15 dispute, slurry, non-unionists, house repairs, and manning of No.1 pit bottom; minutes of safety meetings, Joint Production Sub-Commitee and Colliery Consultative Committee. Report of saleable output and conditions at the colliery.
12.1975-12.1976
MNC/NUM/5/130 Penallta Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to payment for carrying powder below ground, dismissal of Alun Lesson, district meetings and wearing of warm under clothing in the M.18 District.
18.8.1983-26.9.1984
MNC/NUM/5/131 Penallta Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to holiday entitlements for men on safety cover during the strike, craftsmen transferred to other collieries, working on New Year's Day, transfer payments, sickness benefits, housecoal, wage arrears and holiday pay. Minutes of safety meeting.
11.4.1985-5.12.1985
MNC/NUM/5/132 Penallta Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to manpower levels, cementation contractors, wage increase, call out of rescue men, holiday pay for safety men, incentive schemes, change in shift times, housewarming loan, damage to car tyres, housecoal, first aid honorarium and dismissed miners.
19.12.1985-16.12.1986
MNC/NUM/5/133 Penallta Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to manning levels and possible redundancies, M.24 supply road, control room operators, planning meeting, coal yard, length of continuous service, dismissals, craftsmen and computer operators' grade rate and recruitment.
3.12.1986-16.9.1987
MNC/NUM/5/134 Penallta Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to National Vice President's speech at Gala, M.24 water assesment, coal yard, dismissal, National President's statement about roof bolting, surface redundancies and request for financial assistance.
15.1.1987-13.10.1987

Pentremawr Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/135 Pentremawr Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to proposed reorganisation of surface installation, distribution of explosives, susidised bus service, gala first aid competition, housecoal, contract of employment, shift allowances, moleskin working suits, sixty-five day rule, colliery stores, craftsmen, redundancy, housing, transport and protective clothing.
3.1965-10.1967

Pwllbach Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/136 Pwllbach Colliery employees and manpower.
Summary of employees and manpower survey of colliery.
24.7.1965

Rose Heyworth Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/137 Rose Heyworth Colliery Consultative Committee minutes.
11.1.1984-7.3.1984
MNC/NUM/5/138 Rose Heyworth Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to water dangers, smokless fuel, housecoal, payment of bath attendants, loss of tools, protective clothing and guaranteed wage claims.
12.1975-12.1976
MNC/NUM/5/139 Rose Heyworth Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to housecoal, cash in lieu, smokeless fuel, protective clothing, crane and dumper drivers and Joint Production Drive. Minutes of the Joint Production Drive Sub-Committee.
12.1976-12.1977
MNC/NUM/5/140 Rose Heyworth Colliery redundacy & G.51 Face.
Correspondence relating to the redundancy payments of 3 miners, W Vescount, G Parfitt and D Lane. Minutes of meeting considering the situation at the G.51 Face.
12.8.1983-23.8.1984
MNC/NUM/5/141 Rose Heyworth Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to sick pay, wages of fan men and future, closure and maintenance of the colliery.
14.3.1985-17.10.1985
MNC/NUM/5/142 Rose Heyworth Colliery grievance of A Perry.
Correspondence relating to the grievance procedure (Rule 29) of Mr A Perry who was unhappy about his treatment by the lodge over his sickness.
16.7.1986-14.10.1986

Six Bells Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/143 Six Bells Colliery Consultative Committee minutes.
15.5.1985
MNC/NUM/5/144 Six Bells Colliery enquiry and manpower.
Report of enquiry into the colliery (conditions, moral etc). Proposals for manpower deployment and correspondence relating to both.
30.10.1975-26.8.1976
MNC/NUM/5/145 Six Bells Colliery method study and minutes.
Method study into surface manpower and job survey. Minutes of Colliery Consultative meetings.
11.1971-9.1977
MNC/NUM/5/146 Six Bells Colliery future prospects etc.
Correspondence relating to future prospects, future planning for the colliery and pit-head baths. Minutes of Colliery Consultative Committee meeting. Report on manning at No.4 Pit.
4.1965-9.1973
MNC/NUM/5/147 Six Bells Colliery Garw development.
Correspondence and reports relating to the G.1 Garw Development. No.5 Pit.
7.7.1975-21.7.1975
MNC/NUM/5/148 Six Bells Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to housecoal, truck cleaning, saleable yield, carrying of powder tins, electricians, communications and T.15 face.
1.1976-12.1976
MNC/NUM/5/149 Six Bells Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to housecoal, G.2 water problem, incapacity retirement, redundancy, men travelling from Trinant and smokeless fuels.
1.1977-12.1977
MNC/NUM/5/150 Six Bells Colliery absenteeism.
Correspondence relating to the dismissal of R Howells for absenteeism and other absentee cases.
19.4.1976-1.4.1977
MNC/NUM/5/151 Six Bells Colliery redundancy queries.
Correspondence relating to redundancy queries of R J Hillier, C Shurn and R Molyneux.
28.4.1982-21.12.1987
MNC/NUM/5/152 Six Bells Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to bonus claims, smokeless fuel, Lateral 2 water payments, compensation claim by Mr I Parsons for damage caused by inferior coal, claim for loss wages and claim for upgrading to grade B.
14.12.1983-6.3.1984
MNC/NUM/5/153 Six Bells Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to shifts lost through disputes, Garw seam development, Colliery Review Procedure, South Wales Hardship Fund, future planning, continuing of cash allowance, voluntary early retirement, short drift belt, winding times and bathing facilities, Blaenserchan - Six Bells link-up and rest days.
6.12.1984-26.11.1985
MNC/NUM/5/154 Six Bells Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to grievance procedure of A Perry, request to attend mass meeting, Colliery Review Procedure, claim fo shift, part time rescue men, colliery investigation, winding times, G.3 hot water dispute, slingers and transfer requests.
16.1.1986-24.11.1986
MNC/NUM/5/155 Six Bells Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to "buy backs", Colliery Review Procedure, merger of Six Bells and Marine Colliery, central heating and protective clothing.
28.3.1986-23.10.1987
MNC/NUM/5/156 Six Bells Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to National Concessionary Fuel Agreement, smokeless fuel, saleable yield, anti-apertheid meeting, manpower survey, planning meeting, merger between Six Bells and Marine Colliery, M.5 District dispute and claim for lost shifts. Report on meeting about Section 8 Notices.
17.6.1986-26.11.1987

Taff Merthyr Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/157 Taff Merthyr Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to transfer of electricians from Britannia Colliery and chock repairs. Assessors' report on B.22 face.
4.1.1984-23.1.1984
MNC/NUM/5/158 Taff Merthyr Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to dismissal for theft, rest days, incentive agreement for B.10 District, banksmen, link-up with Deep Navigation Colliery, shift work and winders over the Christmas period.
28.3.1985-11.12.1985
MNC/NUM/5/159 Taff Merthyr Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to deduction of wages, Mineworkers' Sick Pay Scheme, guaranteed wage claims, B.8 District, transfer allowances and shift changes.
15.1.1986-22.8.1986
MNC/NUM/5/160 Taff Merthyr Colliery disputes.
Correspondence and minutes relating to B.22 stoppage dispute and workmen's guaranteed wage claims.
6.8.1986-4.11.1986
MNC/NUM/5/161 Taff Merthyr Colliery disputes.
Correspondence relating to disputes over Incentive Bonus Scheme - B.23 face, dismissal, Mineworkers' Sick Pay Scheme, Area Incentive Scheme - Washery & guaranteed wage claim. Installation Agreement (Power Loading Face).
2.3.1987-18.9.1987
MNC/NUM/5/162 Taff Merthyr Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to guaranteed wage claims, redundancy and Mineworkers' Pension Scheme.
30.3.1987-12.5.1987

Trelewis Drift Mine

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/163 Trelewis Drift Method Study and Installation Agreement.
Method Study of drivage standard performance. Installation agreement (Power Loading Face).
7.1978
MNC/NUM/5/164 Trelewis Drift Mine correspondence.
Correspondence relating to transferred workers' allowance, claims for wages, repair to chocks and Lewis Arnold Curtis, Belt Repairer.
2.12.1983-5.3.1984
MNC/NUM/5/165 Trelewis Drift Mine correspondence.
Correspondence relating to overhaul of powered supports, dismissal of R Walters and G Jones for theft, appointment of Shift Chargehand and B.14's DOSCO heading.
21.3.1985-26.11.1985
MNC/NUM/5/166 Trelewis Drift Mine correspondence.
Correspondence relating to working of the dip headings, manning levels, NACODS dispute and Norm B.14 District.
2.1.1986-22.9.1986
MNC/NUM/5/167 Trelewis Drift Mine DOSCO Headings.
Correspondence and minutes relating to dispute over DOSCO Headings (Dips) and conditions of work.
18.6.1987-7.7.1987
MNC/NUM/5/168 Trelewis Drift Mine DOSCO Headings.
Correspondence relating to dispute over DOSCO Headings and conditions of work.
23.6.1987-30.6.1987

Wyllie Colliery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/169 Wyllie Colliery correspondence.
Correspondence relating to cycle of operations, wages claim, pit list, bus transport, price lists, Saturday working and delayed wage payments. Report of hearing relating to conveyor price lists. Photographs of unidentified buildings.
12.10.1949-23.2.1953

Collieries

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/170 Assessors Reports.
Reports by assessors relating to the following collieries - Cwm, Tower, St John's, Fernhill, Nantgarw, Aberpergwm, Oakdale, Garw, Trelewis, Morlais, Bedwas, Ty Mawr, Deep Navigation and Ffaldau.
1977
MNC/NUM/5/171 Report of Assessors.
Reports of Assessors relating to the following collieries - Merthyr Vale, St John's, Six Bells, Aberpergwm, Coedely, Penallta, Abernant, Wyndham, Celynen South, Brynlliw and Tredegar Workshops.
1978-1984
MNC/NUM/5/172 Steel Arches.
Plans and tables relating to the price, construction and installation of steel arches in mines.
(nd)
MNC/NUM/5/173 Colliery Intergrations.
Correspondence relating to the intergration of Tower and Maerdy Collieries and the proposed intergration of Abercynon and Lady Windsor Collieries.
1984-1986
MNC/NUM/5/174 Reports and correspondence relating to various collieries.
Reports and correspondence relating to various meetings. Subjects discussed included industrial relations at Marine Colliery, dispute at Six Bells, the southern reserves at Oakdale, Oakdale/Celynen North merger and dispute at Tredegar Workshops.
1986

Abertillery Lodge

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/175 Abertillery Lodge Compensation Notebook.
A Lodge Compensation Secretary notebook covering the collieries around Abertillery such as Abertillery New Mine, Six Bells and Nantyglo. It includes enteries concerning injuries, inquiries, retirement, illness, absenteeism and mortalities. It also includes a list of people using buses to attend a gala day.
1966-1967 (c)

Arrael Griffin Lodge

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/176 Arrael Griffin Lodge retired members' votes.
Correspondence relating to the voting rights of retired members.
19.3.1969-22.6.1969
MNC/NUM/5/177 Arrael Griffin Lodge football field.
Correspondence relating to proposed warm turn football field at Aberbeeg.
10.1970-4.1973

Bargoed Surface Lodge

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/178 Bargoed Surface Lodge closure.
Correspondence relating to closure of the surface lodge and road transport.
10.12.1986-31.3.1987
MNC/NUM/5/179 Bargoed Surface Lodge banner.
Correspondence relating to the depositing of lodge banner at the South Wales Miners' Library including letter of acknowledgement from Hywel Francis.
20.7.1987-5.8.1987

Blaenavon Lodge

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/180 Old Side Blaenavon Lodge No 1 account book.
1910-1939
MNC/NUM/5/181 Miscellaneous Financial Records.
Miscellaneous financial records appertaining to the Old Side Blaenavon Combine Lodge including lodge annual returns, contribution cards, South Wales Miners' Federation report and balance sheet, account from Roneo Limited and statement of account of Blaenavon Colliery Benevolent Fund.
1916-1959 (c)
MNC/NUM/5/182 Blaenavon - Miscellaneous papers.
Miscellaneous documents relating to Blaenavon Colliery and Lodge and related organisations; including rules of the Blaenavon Association and Colliery Workmen's Committee, price lists, Colliery Enginemen, Stokers, Fitters and Craftsmen's Association contribution card, pamphlet on Industrial Disease and Accident Fatalities Scheme, Fatal Accident Agreement, copies of SWMF minutes and programme for boxing exhibition.
1891-1956 (c)
MNC/NUM/5/183 Blaenavon - Miscellaneous correspondence.
Correspondence relating to numerous subjects including Blaenavon Intergration Scheme, political levies, housecoal, books of agreement, affiliation fees, contributions, Essential Work (Coal mining Industry) Order, absence on union business, further education, holidays, termination of employment, output, Pontypool Labour Party. Leaflet advertising Gala Day and leaflet by the International Marxist Group - Miners, The Way Ahead. Notice of meetings at Blaenavon Lodge to discuss wages and the rail strike. Rota of picketing duties at Llanwern.
1940-1974 (c)
MNC/NUM/5/184 Elections, Nominations and Committees.
Correspondence and other documents relating to nominations, elections and committees. Including invitations for nominations to Consultative Committees at Garn Colliery, Kay Slope Colliery and Blaenavon (Big Pit) Colliery, result at Blaenavon of election of Vice - Chairman and Compensation Secretary and canvas returns.
1953-1955 (c)

Brynlliw Lodge

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/185 Brynlliw Lodge returns.
Income, expenditure and balance sheet including funds.
5.2.1976

Cambrian Combine

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/186 Cambrian Combine Committee meeting minutes 1944-51.
3.2.1944-30.3.1951

Celynen South Lodge

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/187 Celynen South Lodge statement of accounts.
31.12.1973

East Wales Winding Enginemen's Lodge

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/188 East Wales Winding Enginemens Lodge.
Correspondence relating to the East Wales Winding Enginemen's Lodge anuual dinner and dance.
4.4.1977-7.4.1977

Merthyr and Rhymney District

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/189 Merthyr and Rhymney District meeting minutes.
6.9.1948-3.12.1955
MNC/NUM/5/190 Merthyr and Rhymney District meeting minutes.
4.2.1956-14.10.1961
MNC/NUM/5/191 Notebook, Pontlottyn Lodge.
Notebook belonginhg to the Pontlottyn Lodge Miners' Agent, Evan Thomas.
1903-1905

Rhondda No 1 District

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/192 Rhondda No.1 District monthly reports and annual statement of accounts.
2.1.1928-17.12.1928
MNC/NUM/5/193 Rhondda No.1 District monthly reports and annual statement of accounts.
18.12.1928-16.12.1929
MNC/NUM/5/194 Rhondda No.1 District monthly reports and annual statement of accounts.
30.12.1929-15.12.1930
MNC/NUM/5/195 Rhondda No.1 District monthly reports and annual statement of accounts.
29.12.1930-14.12.1931

Tredegar Workshops

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/196 Tredegar Workshops workload rationalisation.
Correspondence relating to the rationalisation / re-organisation of the workload. Minutes of Consultative Committee meetings.
7.4.1970-6.12.1977
MNC/NUM/5/197 Tredegar Workshops correspondence.
Correspondence relating to investgation into roof supports, chocks and overtime.
2.4.1973-30.6.1976
MNC/NUM/5/198 Tredegar Workshops non-union drivers.
Correspondence and minutes relating to non-trade union lorry drivers and refusing to accept any deliveries they made to the workshops.
22.1.1974-7.3.1975
MNC/NUM/5/199 Tredegar Workshops light employment.
Correspondence, lists and agreements relating to men employed to do light work at the workshops.
20.8.1975-25.6.1985
MNC/NUM/5/200 Tredegar Workshops correspondence.
Correspondence relating to regrading of Power Press Operator, workshop stores, guaranteed wage claims, cash in lieu, roof supports, smokeless fuel & contract transport.
19.12.1975-15.9.1976
MNC/NUM/5/201 Tredegar Workshops correspondence.
Correspondence relating to minibus for men transferred from Ogilvie Colliery, transfers to Mountain Ash Stores, work being sent to private companies, annual retirement dinner and dance and Multi-shot exploders.
13.8.1976-9.12.1977
MNC/NUM/5/202 Tredegar Workshops correspondence.
Correspondence relating to redundancy scheme, electrical motors going to outside contractors, roof supports, dirty pool holdings and Area Incentive Schemes. Minutes of Consultative Committee meeting.
6.1982-11.1985
MNC/NUM/5/203 Tredegar Workshops correspondence.
Correspondence relating to protective clothing, Emico side loaders, Redundant Mineworkers' Payment Scheme and overtime.
6.12.1983-24.2.1984
MNC/NUM/5/204 Tredegar Workshops correspondence.
Correspondence relating to stores, heating installation, electrical motors and outside contractors, dispute on working conditions, transferred workers, roof supports, Bestwood Workshop and plant pool section.
7.1.1985-23.12.1986
MNC/NUM/5/205 Tredegar Workshops Consultative Committee minutes.
4.6.1985-11.12.1985
MNC/NUM/5/206 Tredegar Workshops wages and transfers.
Correspondence relating to payment of wages and transfer payments.
17.2.1987-26.2.1987

Blaencuffin Small Mine

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/207 Blaencuffin Small Mine.
Correspondence relating to wage deductions for NUM dues and the disolving of the partnership of Desmond, Basham and Jones, licensed owners of Blaencuffin Small Mine. Petition of bankruptcy by W J Desmond.
26.7.1965-9.9.1976

Crumlin Licensed Mine

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/208 Crumlin Licensed Mine.
Correspondence relating to provision of standard tools in licensed mines & expenses.
19.1.1976-7.4.1976
MNC/NUM/5/209 Crumlin Licensed Mine.
Correspondence relating to rest day, statutory day, and holiday entitlement and the dismissal of B Jones, Crumlin Licensed Mine.
7.7.1977
MNC/NUM/5/210 Crumlin Licensed Mine.
Correspondence relating to Incentive Bonus Scheme in licensed mines.
21.3.1978-29.3.1978

Pencwm No 2 Mine

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/211 Pencwm No 2 Mine.
Correspondence relating to the granting of a licence for Pencwm No 2 Mine to Wyndham Williams and that it is attached to the Cynheidre Lodge.
1.9.1978-15.9.1978

Penyrheol Small Mine

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/212 Penyrheol Small Mine.
Correspondence relating to enquiry about and claim for concessionary coal by T Lowman who had worked at Penyrheol Small Mine.
10.1.1984-24.2.1984

Licensed Mines

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/213 Licensed Mines misc.
Correspondence relating to the licensing of mines and union contributions from licensed mines. Includes Brook Mine, Lletherlan Mine, Soffrydd Mine, Old Unemployed Mine, Bryndulais Mine, Brynglas Mine, Tirbach Mine, Danygraig Mine, Cadair Fach Mine, High Street Mine, Byrnant Varteg Mine, Penygrug Mine, March Hyel Mine, Bodyst Uchaf Mine, Glen Mine, Gleison Mine, Graig Y Fforest Mine, Nantmelyn Mine and several others.
1968-1983
MNC/NUM/5/214 Licensed Mines - Granting of licences.
Correspondence relating to the granting of licenses to licensed mine owners.
1971-1982
MNC/NUM/5/215 Licensed Mines / small mines.
Correspondence relating to small mines membership, Nant Merddog Licensed Mine and Crumlin Licensed Mine.
28.9.1985-5.12.1985

Coal Preparation Plant, Cwmtillery

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/216 Coal Preparation Plant, Cwmtillery.
Correspondence relating to the proposed closure of the coal preparation plant.
26.4.1977-13.1.1978

Coal Preparation Plant, Hafodyrynys

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/217 Coal Preparation Plant, Hafodyrynys.
Correspondence relating to coal preparation plant. List of names, addresses, occupations, ref. number and date of birth of men at plant.
7.5.1973-30.11.1977

Coal Preparation Plant, Wernos

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/218 Coal Preparation Plant, Wernos.
Correspondence relating to manpower, employment and other matters at the preparation plant.
6.12.1961-17.12.1973
MNC/NUM/5/219 Coal Preparation Plant, Wernos.
Joint investigation report into the manpower requirements at the Wernos Coal Preparation Plant.
6.1963
MNC/NUM/5/220 Coal Preparation Plant, Wernos.
Correspondence relating to manpower and employment at coal preparation plant. Minutes of meeting relating to employment and seniority at the plant.
9.1966-10.1966
MNC/NUM/5/221 Coal Preparation Plant, Wernos.
Correspondence, plans and reports relating to the proposed extension of the waste disposal tip at Wernos and the refusal of Dyfed County Council to give planning permission.
7.1983-3.1985

Coal Preparation Plants

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/222 Coal Preparation Plants.
Report of examinations by M Tutton (NCB) and H Harrison (NUM) of the following coal preparation plants - Abernant, Aberpergwm, Brynlliw, Cynheidre, Wernos, Cwm, Maesteg, Ogmore, Lady Windsor, Mardy, Merthyr Vale, Nantgarw, Taff Merthyr, Tower, Abertillery, Bedwas, Oakdale, Penallta, Celynen South and Marine.
1.1983-5.1983

Trade Unions

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/223 Trades Union Congress.
Correspondence and reports relating to the Trades Union Congress and its activities. Including reports on housing in Wales, the coal industry and employment research. Several agendas for the Welsh Trades Union Congress annual conference. Copies of Unioneyes the journal of the Cardiff Trades Union Council. Trades Union Congress briefing pack and report about Trades Union Congress and the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.
1978-1988
MNC/NUM/5/224 Trades Union Congress Circulars.
Circulars from the Trades Union Congress to affiliated organisations relating to various subjects including South Africa, government social security review, British Gas privatisation, unemployment, Times Newspapers Ltd dispute, the welfare state and local government.
6.1985-12.1985
MNC/NUM/5/225 Trades Unionists for Labour.
Correspondence relating to the activities of trades unionists for Labour before during and after the General Election of 1987. Including letters about speeches, role during the election and Labour's target seats.
1986-1988

Loughor Miners Welfare Association

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/226 Loughor Miners' Welfare Association.
Correspondence relating to and rules and byelaws of Loughor Local and Miners' Welfare Association. Also plans for the stairs of the welfare hall.
1932-1959

Garw Valley '33 Club

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/227 Rules of Garw Valley '33 Club.
Photocopy of rules of the Garw Valley '33 Club. This was an unemployed self-help organisation established at Pontycymmer in the Garw Valley in 1933.
1933 (c)

Cambrian Lodge

Ref No. Description Dates
MNC/NUM/5/228 Cambrian Lodge incoming correspondence etc.
Correspondence relating to Labour Party elections, demonstrations against Means Test and for an improvement in Unemployment Benefit, the union's education scheme, The League of Nations, Japan's invasion of China and Hitler taking over Czechoslovakia, the situation in Spain, affiliation fees and May Day. Minutes of SWMF Annual Conference.
1932-1941

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