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

Mining & the mines, 1943

726 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 16 of 37

Is Germany Unable To Stage Russian Offensive ? Soviets Three Big Objectives Invasion Fears Still Worry Axis Forthcoming Moves Against Japan Coal Problem Assumes Vital Importance Good Haul Of Zeros Off Darwin

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 21 June 1943 · page 1

According to well authenticated reports Germany will be unable to stage an offensive against Russia this summer and, indeed, has withdrawn troops to meet dangers elsewhere. However, she still has a decided…

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Conserve Coal Appeal to Be Launched

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday: In addition to maintaining [?] campaign for increased coal production, the Commonwealth Coal Commission is launching an…

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The Miners Anti-strike Measures Adopted An Overwhelming Majority

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday: By an overwhelming majority miners' lodges in northern N.S.W. coalfields accepted the Miners' Federation anti-strike…

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550,000 Out Coal Crisis in U.S.A. Regulations Break Down

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1943 · page 2

NEW YORK, Monday: Another general stoppage of work has begun in the US coal industry. The strike truce expired at midnight last night…

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Miners' Reference Board a Clipper's Suspension Waiting Time for Miners

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 23 June 1943 · page 2

Two days' suspension of a clipper employed at Western Main Colliery for refusing to couple on two sets of skips during his crib time, which…

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Coal Supplies Commissioner's Appeal

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 June 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday: The Commonwealth Coal Commission said today that rationing of electricity could be avoided if the people would…

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UNSETTLED U.S.A. Coal Crisis Negotiations Continue

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 June 1943 · page 2

NEW YORK, Tuesday: Mr. Harold I[?]kes, Secretary of the Interior, will continue his talks with the miners' leader (Mr…

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SETTLED U.S.A. Coal Strike New York

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 June 1943 · page 1

The coal strike in America has been settled. The miners' leader, Mr. Lewis, has agreed that the men return to work for…

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SETTLED U.S.A. Coal Strike Government Takes Over Control of [?]ines

National Advocate · Thursday 24 June 1943 · page 2

NEW YORK, Wednesday: The USA coal strike has been se[?]led. The Government took drastic action and has taken control of the mines against…

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Us Coal Strike Uneasy Feeling Among Mine Workers

National Advocate · Friday 25 June 1943 · page 2

NEW YORK, Thursday: New difficulties have arisen in the United States coal situation. It has been suggested that the [?]…

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Incapacitated Mine Workers Suggested Pension Increase

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 25 June 1943 · page 4

On Tuesday Messrs. F. Lowden (southern district), J. B. Simpson (north) and W. A. Gregory (west), Miners Federation Compensation…

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The Mines Probably a Record Week

National Advocate · Friday 25 June 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY. Thursday: Production of coal in New South Wales this week will probably be higher than in any other week this year [?] the…

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Only Two Mines Idle

National Advocate · Saturday 26 June 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday: Only two pits Hebbern No. 2 and Mount Kiera were idle on NSW coalfields today…

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Coal Skip Saves Three Lives In Ivanhoe Fall

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 28 June 1943 · page 2

With the timber frame crushed like matchwood a coal skip saved the lives of three men who were trapped when a huge fall of stone occurred at the Ivanhoe colliery on Friday, major details of which were reported in…

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U.S. Coal Strike Unrest Continues Among Mi[?] New York

National Advocate · Tuesday 29 June 1943 · page 2

There is a back to [?] movement in the ma[?] the [?] U.S. coalfields. Reports [?] the hard coal mines of [?]…

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Mining Disputes

National Advocate · Wednesday 30 June 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY Tuesday: Including fresh stoppages at two south coast coal pits three hold ups were reported on NSW coalfields today. Nearly 700 men are…

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Six Mines Idle Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 30 June 1943 · page 1

Five mines in the north and one in the south were idle to-day, more than 2,000 men being involved. Three of the northern, stoppages were due…

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Angus Place Efforts to Re-open Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 30 June 1943 · page 4

During their recent visit to the district, Messrs. C. Evatt (Minister for Education) and Hamilton Knight (Minister for Labor and Industry met…

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Western Miners Trouble Over Rescue Stations

National Advocate · Thursday 1 July 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday: A general coal strike is threatened among western NSW miners commencing next Monday. The Western Miner's…

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Relief For Lithgow In Coal Supplies

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 1 July 1943 · page 2

Greater supplies of household coal will most probably be made available to the Lithgow public from next week, following a visit during the past few days by Mr. J. A. Cashman, assistant secretary of the Coal Commission…

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