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

Mining & the mines, 1941

591 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 24 of 30

Coal Production State to Help Push Up Figures SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 25 October 1941 · page 1

The Minister for Mines (Mr. J. M. Baddeley) today promised full cooperation with the Minister for Supply [?] J. A. Beasley) in…

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Coal Production Increase Wanted by Ministers

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 27 October 1941 · page 2

The Minister for Mines, Mr. Baddeley, has ed full co-operation with the Minister…

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Serious Coal Shortage Sane Government Proposals CANBERRA, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 27 October 1941 · page 1

"Streamlining" of arbitration machinery in an effort to prevent disputes and the question of a uniform railway, gauge throughout the…

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Miners May Strike Because of Lithgow House SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 October 1941 · page 2

If an eviction order against a miner at Lithgow is given effect to on November 11, all coalmines in the western districts will close down for…

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Coal Strike in U.S.A. President Roosevelt Intervenes War Effort at Stake WASHINGTON

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 October 1941 · page 3

President Roosevelt has intervened to try to stop a strike of 53,000 coalminers. The strike was called on Saturday in all mines conducted…

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Miners Will Cease Work If Member Is Evicted

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 29 October 1941 · page 3

If a miner employed at Lithgow Valley colliery is evicted from his home in Great Western Highway, on November 11, the Western Miners'…

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Miners And Health Minister. Threat To Suspend Contributions

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 29 October 1941 · page 4

The Western Miners' Federation has informed the Minister for Health, Mr. C. A. Kelly, that it intends recommending to lodges and other…

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Coal Shortage Government Will Endeavor To Overcome SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 29 October 1941 · page 2

"The New South Wales Government will co-operate to build up Australia's coal reserves and increase production," said the Minister for…

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Coal Output Minister's Assurance SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 30 October 1941 · page 1

N.S W. will provide the Commonwealth Government with all the coal it wants said the Minister for Mines (Mr. J. M. Baddeley) today…

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County Council Coal Contracts For West

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 30 October 1941 · page 5

Contracts, valued at £1,536,000, have been let by Sydney County Council for the supply of 1,348,950 tons of coal for a two year, term…

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The Real Gold Rush to Gulgong Began in 1870

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 October 1941 · page 4

QUITE a number of our readers have expressed appreciation of the articles written by Mr. W. M. Claridge under the heading of…

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Coal Wanted, But Lidsdale Mine Has To Close

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 31 October 1941 · page 4

Because the Prices Commissioner is disinclined to fix the price at which coal is to be sold, 20 mine workers at Renown Extended Colliery, Lidsdale,…

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Corresepondence Gold Discoverer Overlooked (To the Editor)

National Advocate · Friday 31 October 1941 · page 6

Sir: I was looking through very interesting museum today, and saw the models of gold [?] found by some early pioneers. I was…

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Bathurst Mining Venture New Mine Opened Enthusiasm at Wiseman's Creek

National Advocate · Monday 3 November 1941 · page 2

More than the hundred guests were invited on Saturday by Messrs. J. P. Hall, of Bathurst and C A N Edward, of Roseville…

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Glen Davis Miners' Claims Compulsory Conference Breaks Down Cessation of Work Possible

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 3 November 1941 · page 3

NEGOTIATIONS broke down at the compulsory conference held in Sydney on Monday in connection with the threatened…

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Miners' Officers Most Positions Contested

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 1

Nominations for the election of officials of the Western District Miners' Federation closed with the returning officer (Mr. W. A. Gregory) on…

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Floating Mine Discovered Of Melbourne MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 2

A fisherman who was working in a see lane at Port Phillip Heads today discovered a floating mine. Investigations were commenced immediately…

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Glen Davis Strike Miners Asked To Stay Proceedings SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 4 November 1941 · page 1

The Miners' Federation has recommended to the Western District of the Federation that the expiry date of the strike ultimatum by…

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Miners' Pensions Rate of Contribution

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 November 1941 · page 3

Contributions by mine workers and coalowners under the Miners' Pensions Act will begin next Monday at a rate fixed yesterday by the Mine…

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Hospital Board Minister Replies To Miners

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 November 1941 · page 2

The Western Miners' Federation has received a telegram from the Minster for Health, Mr. Kelly, which reads: "Present hospital board carries…

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