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

Mining & the mines, 1942

827 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 42

Three Cases From Steelworks Colliery Are Heard by Reference Board

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 2

Three matters in dispute between the Steelworks colliery management and the FED and FA employees at that mine were dealt with at [?]…

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Miners' Pensions and Other Matters Considered by Central Executive

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 4

Miners' pensions were discussed at a conference held at the Central Office of the Miners' Federation. Messrs. J.B. Simpson (Northern…

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The Mines Six Idle Yesterday 1600 Men Involved SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 1

Including Maitland Mine, which is to resume operations immediately repairs, to make the pit safe for working, have been carried out six…

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More Mines Idle Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 1

THREE collieries were idle in the north to-day. Over 1430 men were involved and the total loss of production is 3700 tons daily…

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Mines Nationalisation Advocated By Minister And Assistant

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 2

The Minister for Labor, Mr. Ward, said yesterday he believed that the only method by which industrial disputes on coalfields could be ended was…

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Flight From Japs Experiences of Two Miners SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 5

While Jack Keegan. 55 years old miner was at his camp in the jungl[?]en January 23 native police beys arrived and handed him a letter from…

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The Mines Eight Idle Yesterday Serious Production Loss SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 4

In addition to a. partial held up at Wonkawhil, on the south coast, and Burwood on the northern held eight N.S.W…

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Colliery Strikes War Cabinet Discussion May Result in Strong Action According to Melbourne Report Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 2

All coal mines on the South Coast were at work to-day, but three collieries on the northern field and one in the west were idle. They…

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Compensation Amomalies Action By Miners' Federation

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 5

Compensation officers of the Miners' Federation (Mr. W A. Gregory representing the Western District) conferred in Sydney this week and…

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Irritation Tactics Alleged Against Mine Owners Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 3

While mines which have been Idle an the south coast resumed operations today, three pits on the northern field And one in the…

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Miners' Reference Board Has Lengthy List of Claims

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 5

There will be a sitting of the Western District Coal Reference Board on Tuesday next, when a lengthy list of claims submitted by the Federation…

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Three Mines Idle. Govt May Assume Control. SYDNEY. Tueday

Leader · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 2

While mines which have been idle on the South Coast resumed operation to-day three pits on the northern field and one in the west are…

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N.S.W Miners Criticised by Mr. Curtin Pilling Excuses MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 3

The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) said today that the cumulative effect of coal [?]oppageslative effect of coal stoppages…

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Mining Troubles Drafting of New Regulations to Prevent Stoppages

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 4

War Cabinet decided yesterday that new National Security Regulations should be drawn up next Monday in the hope of preventing any further…

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"Buy From Small Miners"

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 11

A strong plea for small miners has been made to the Minister for Supply and Development Mr. Beasley) by the member for Calare (Mr. J. P. Breen)…

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Curtin Chides "Piffling Excuses" For Coal Strikes

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 8

The Prime Minister (Mr. John Curtin) said yesterday that the cumulative effect af coal stoppages had greatly impaired the war effort…

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The Mines Four Idle Yesterday Week's Production Loss 20,000 Tons SYDNEY,Friday

National Advocate · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 2

Four mines were idle today on the north, South and was maifield in N.S.W. and it is estimated that the loss of production for this week…

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'Wang Colliery Idle Because Of "Scurrilous Press Attacks"

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 April 1942 · page 2

Because of alleged "scurrilous attacks" by daily papers against the miners of NSW, Wallerawang colliery is idle to-day in protest…

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Mining Applications

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 April 1942 · page 2

On the application by William Louden for the suspension of labor conditions in respect of a lease held by him in the Parish on Longsdale…

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The Mines Three More Idle Yesterday SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 April 1942 · page 3

Despite the impending formation of new and more sweeping national security regulations to control coal strikes three N.S.W. collieries were…

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