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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 29 of 42

Mine Found Adelaide

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 July 1942 · page 12

A German mine was found on a sandy beach near Robe (S.A.) this week. This is the seventh mine discovered in the area…

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Coal Position Improving Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 30 July 1942 · page 2

Apart from the two Abermain pits where a dispute has been in progress for some days, no mines were idle to-day owing to strikes. Settlement…

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Mine Strikes Control by Federation SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 July 1942 · page 7

After a conference of the Federal Opposition parties, the Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Fadden, said it was to be…

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The Mines Enginemen's Dispute Continues SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 30 July 1942 · page 2

There were ten idle or partially idle mines on the N.S.W. coalfields today, but no one instance were any of the stoppages due to strikes by…

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Mines Off S.A. Coast Adelaide, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 30 July 1942 · page 2

A German mine was swept up on the sandy beach near Rode this week. It was the seventh mine discovered in that area…

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New Coal Code Mr. Curtin's Comment Canberra

National Advocate · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 1

Relative to the Government's new regulations to control club production the Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, explained today that the Government…

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Mining Dispute May Involve Penalty Provision SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 2

The first operation of the penalty provisions of the new coal regulations may be applied to the Pelton miners on the northern district,…

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War News (Continued from Page 1) Stalemate in Egypt Rommel in Strong Position Behind Mine Fields Frontad Attack Present's Difficulties London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 2

Both sides in Egypt are laying down more elaborate minefields for their positions, and are also strengthening the defences in depth…

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The Mines P4enalty Regulations Tested Reference Board to Inquire SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 1 August 1942 · page 2

The coal [?] were tested for the first time today when miners at [?] on the northern N.S.W. field, laid the mine…

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1,200,000,000 Buttons Mostly From Coal for Britain's New Utility Suits

National Advocate · Saturday 1 August 1942 · page 2

About 1250 million buttons moulded from plas[?]ic materials are wanted for the "utility" suits designed for war time wear in Britain…

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Two Mines Idle Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 3 August 1942 · page 1

Pelton and Hebburn No. 2 collieries in the north were idle to-day, resulting in the lass of 2,000 tons of coal Pelton is held up regarding a…

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Coal Reference Board Heavy List of Claims

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 3 August 1942 · page 4

Quite a number of claims have have been submitted by Mr. J. Jamieson, secretary of the Western Miners' Federation, to the Western…

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Local and General News Coal Stealing Alleged

Leader · Monday 3 August 1942 · page 2

A man was apprehended by Constable Crighton on Saturday evening for allegedly removing coal from the railway goods yard. The man. a…

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Two Mines Idle Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 August 1942 · page 1

The only mine on strike lr. N.S.W. today was Pelton, in the north, where about 239 miners have been idle since Friday…

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Only One Mine Idle Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 August 1942 · page 1

The only idle mine on the N.S.W. coalfields to-day is Pelton colliery in the north, where about 220 men struck on Friday over a safety issue…

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Huon Colliery Tragedy Young Man's Fatal Fall "Rail Would Have Saved Him," Says Coroner

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 5 August 1942 · page 3

"I further express the opinion that had a safety fence been erected on the gantry, the accident would have been avoided…

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COAL [?] Stepping Up Plans SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 6 August 1942 · page 2

Reorganisation of the coal Industry to m[?]t increased demands of expanding war industries was discussed by members of the Miners Central…

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Drive for Goal Move By Miners' Rederation

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 6 August 1942 · page 2

The central council of the Miners' Federation has decided to formulate a plan to speed up coal production to meet the growing needs of the war…

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Coal Supply Opening New Seams SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 August 1942 · page 1

Opening of rich coal seams and improved underground transport are recommended by the Miners' Federation in order…

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