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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 23 of 39

Dutch Gold New York

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 3

A DUTCH steamer with a cargo of gold, apparently representing the Dutch gold reserves, has arrived in America. Four other ships…

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No Conference with Miners State Premier's Denial SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 2

An emphatic denial that he had conferred with representatives of the mineworkers and that a formula for the settlement of the strike was…

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Coal Strike Over a Fight Which Gained Nothing SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 2

THE coal strike has been settled. The miners will return to work on conditions similar to those which existed prior to…

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Coal Strike. Settlement Hopes No Finality Last Night Announcement Likely Today Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 2

At a late hour tonight it was learned unofficially that negotiations for the settlement of the coal strike had not been concluded, but no statement was likely until tomorrow. The Executive of the Miners' Federation and representatives of…

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Disastrous Coal Strike Ends Guarantee of No Further Stoppage During War Court to Immediately Consider Anomalies Immediate Resumption Where Possible, But Some Pits in Non-working Condition Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 2

A settlement of the coal dispute was announced by the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) in Canberra early this morning. Work will be resumed at most collieries…

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Restrictions Still in Force Depleted Coal Stocks SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 3

In view of depleted coal stocks, it has been decided that it is not hospital to life any restrictions on the use of gas and electricity earlier…

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Not Before Monday. Lifting of Ban. Compensate Mine Volunteers. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 2

In view of the depleted coal stocks, it has been decided that it is not possible to lift any restrictions on the use of…

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Settled. Coal Strike. Prime Minister Cheered. Suggested Advisory Panel. CANBERRA

Leader · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 2

Loud applause from both sides of the House greated Mr. Menslas’ announcement to-day that a settlement of the coal strike had been…

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Coal Strike Applause Greets Settlement Nation-wide Meeting of Interests Suggestions In House CANBERRA

National Advocate · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 3

Loud applause from both sides of the House greeted the announcement today by the Prime Minister (Mr. R. G. Menzies) on…

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The End of the Coal Strike

National Advocate · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 2

The settlement of the coal strike will be welcomed by the great mass of people. With the war position as serious as it unfortunately is, the continuance of the trouble was certainly neither desired nor desirable. Unity at home was most essential is Australia was to play…

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Coal Dispute Miner's Vote for Return to Work Resume Monday SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 3

A return to work by mineworkers next Monday was agreed to by large majorities at aggregate meetings on the northern,…

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Coal Strike Mines Re-opening Resumption To-day Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 2

It is expected that most of the mines in New South Wales will be working by the end of the week. Preparations for re-opening the…

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King Sees Magnetic Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 1

Photo shows H.M. King George VI. inspecting the first magnetic mine salvaged in Britain. It bears the date "1938," which proves that even as he talked of Peace at Munich, the Nazis were manufacturing this murderous weapon…

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Mining Applications

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 4

AT the Mudgee Warden's Court to-day, the Dolomite Pty., Ltd., applied for permission to mine in Parish Lee for dolomite and…

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Coal Distribution Committee's Survey SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 2

A coal distribution committee has been appointed, and has made a survey of the position of coal consumers ever a vide area of the State, said…

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Restrictions Continue. Domestic Review To-Day. Mines Prepared for Work. SYDNEY

Leader · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 2

Until restrictions on the domestic use of gas and electricity are reviewed by the State Advisory Committee of…

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Hard Soccer State Mine's Success

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 3

The State Mine v. McKellar's match on Sunday was hard and fast, Kit neither side was able to finish, off the attacks. State won 1-nil…

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The Miners Issue of Dockets Meat Pies and Milk for Children

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 2

The fourth issue of relief dockets will be issued late to-day to members of Western Miners' Federation. The issuing officer (Mr. W. A…

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Coal Supplies Swift Return to Normal Indications In North Hold-up on South Coast SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 1

A "wi[?] return to the normal production of coal is indicated by the [?]ment of coal trams and colliers since the men went back to…

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Increased Coal Prices

National Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 2

The Australian Iron and Steel Co, Ltd., in a letter to the Bathurst City Council read at last night's meeting. conveyed the information…

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