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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1940

777 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 15 of 39

State Government and Coal Stoppage Examining Position to See If It Can Intervene Premier Is Outspoken in Assembly Declares Leaders Do Not Want Settlement Except on Their Own Terms Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 2

"If the Federal Government will not take some action to try to settle the coal strike, the State Government will have to consider whether or not it can take action itself," said the Premier (Mr. Mair) in the Legislative Assembly this morning…

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Coal Crisis Western Activities Alleged "Black" Coal at Powerhouse

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 2

It is unlikely that any definite action will be taken in regard to the winning of coal from Commonwealth No. 2 Colliery, Lidsdale, until…

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Radio Afternoon For Miners' Relief Fund

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 4

The 2KA Radio Service Club members held a most successful musical and competition afternoon in Hoskins Hall on Tuesday. The proceeds are…

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Coal Strike Stopped Champion Horse Breeder

Leader · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 2

Because of the high frights asked for of the railway owing to the coal strike, Mr. Percy Kingham, of Millthorpe, the…

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Question of Prosecution Of Miners' Leaders State Cabinet Considering Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 2

The State Cabinet is to- day considering whether the Miners' leaders can be prosecuted for their participation in the mining…

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State Action Coal Strike Powers Premier's Threat. “Communist” Leaders. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 5

"The Government is not going to let the striking coal mine leaders gel their own way in the coal dispute…

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Coal Dispute Excitement in Parliament State Premiers Threatens' Action SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 4

"The State Government is not going to let the coal strike leaders get their own way in the coal depute. If the Federal…

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"Black" Coal From Wallerawang Crew Walk Off Interstate Liner Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 4

After an interstate liner had been bunkered with "black" coal 133 of the crew of 150 refused to work it at Mort's Dock today. The coal was…

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Settlement Move ? Mining Officials' Action Interview A.C.T.U. Secretary SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 4

Although their purpose was not announced the departure by plane for Melbourne of Messrs. W[?] Shakespeare (vice-president) and…

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Phantom Gold Film of Local Interest

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 8

By the courtesy of Mr. H. V. Foy, who was responsible for the making of the film, and of Mr. E. D. Passlow, who screened it at Theatre Molong, a small…

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Remission of Gold Tax for Prospectors

National Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 2

W[?] news to prospectors is continued in information received by the secretary of the Bathurst Mining Committee Mr. Nestor…

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Sweden Mines Waters State of Alarm Proclaimed London

National Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 3

Sweden has laid [?] taken spread measures to[?] merchant [?] high seas…

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Lightermen Refuse Ban Brisbane Water Supply Requires Supply of Coal Brisbane

National Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 2

Declaring that they would do nothing to hamper Australia's war effort members of the Queensland Coalworkers and Lightermen's Union have…

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Coal Strike Union Leaders' Reply to Premier "Not Perturbed" In[?]midation Alleged SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1940 · page 2

The general president of the Miners Federation (Mr. C. Nelson) declared to-day that the leaders of the Combined Mining Unions were…

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Coal Strike Railway Men Cease Loading "Black" Coal Stopped CESSNOCK

National Advocate · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 5

Work c[?] yesterday at Neath Colliery where the Railway department has been constructing a siding and loading duff coal for the…

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In Black Sea Mines Laid LONDON

National Advocate · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 2

The Rome radio states that the [?] Sea round the Bulgarian post [?] has been mined. [?] tankers carrying [?]…

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Coal Strike Power Houses Threatened NEWCASTLE

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 1

RAILWAYMEN have prepared plans for the purpose of Mocking the delivery of coal to power houses…

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Football Trial Raises Good Sum for Miners' Relief Fund

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 2

An indication as to the strength of the two first- grade Rugby League teams in Lithgow was given at the carnival in aid of the miners' relief…

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Hidden Gold Sovereigns Buried at Canberra Curious Will

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 April 1940 · page 6

A PASTORAL property near Canberra is a treasure hunter's paradise as the owner has [?]ned 2000 sovereigns…

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