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

Mining & the mines, 1945

588 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 30

Another Big Coal Loss Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 15 June 1945 · page 1

Including the 23 mines which stopped work on the South Maitland field yesterday, as a result of the withdrawal of the mine deputies, 25…

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Geo. Burgess Passes at 96. Witnessed Famous Gold Hold-up

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 15 June 1945 · page 4

Molong's oldest identity in the person of Mr. George Burgess, of Hospital Hill, passed away on Tuesday night, at the grand old age of 96 years and…

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Beloved Country of Mine

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 June 1945 · page 5

The glittering stars are shining forth, Their splendor crowns the sky, And from the sullen mountain-side…

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Coal Loss Rain Plays Havoc

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 June 1945 · page 3

Upwards of seven inches of rain have fallen at Lithgow during the week, and over 5000 tons of coal will be lost owing to mining operations…

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British Liberal Party Nationalisation of Mines and Railways Favored

National Advocate · Monday 18 June 1945 · page 2

LONDON, Sunday: the British Liberal Party. In an election manifesto supports both' "private enterprise and large-scale organisation Under…

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Dead Kings Hidden in Salt Mine

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1945 · page 2

LONDON. Monday: The bodies Of Frederick the Great, Frederick William I. of Prussia, and president Hindenburg have been discovered in an…

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Mines Resume Sequel to Government Action

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1945 · page 3

SYDNEY. Monday: Following the Government's decision to take over Millfield Greta mine 26 coal mines, which have been idle on the north…

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Coal Stoppage Serious for Sydney Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 19 June 1945 · page 1

Unless efforts being made in Sydney to-day to secure a settlement of the dispute which has thrown 23 mines idle on the South Maitland…

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Delegate on Coal Board

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 June 1945 · page 3

CANBERRA, Tuesday. The acting Prime Minister Mr. Chifley said to-day that Mr. David W. Robertson, chairman of the Western Colliery…

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Coal Stocks Low Rationing Plan Proposed

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 June 1945 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday: The coal situation in sydney is becoming increasingly serious as stocks diminish. A request for the introduction of…

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Coal Strike and Gas Supplies Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 20 June 1945 · page 1

Rationing of gas and electricity will definitely be brought into operation in Sydney on Friday unless striking deputies on the Maitland…

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Coal Strike Electricity Rationed SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 June 1945 · page 1

The strike of deputies on the South Maitland coal fields ended last night, when the first dogwatch resumed work…

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No Mines Idle Through Strike Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 21 June 1945 · page 1

For the first time in weeks all mines other than South Clifton, where an underground fall threw the pit idle, are working in New South Wales…

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Northern Mining Dispute Legal Action Not Favored

National Advocate · Thursday 21 June 1945 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wednesday: The Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Chifley) said today that the Coal Commissioner (Mr. Mighell) had advised against…

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Mine Surveyors' Examination

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 June 1945 · page 2

Messrs.S. M.C. Saywell and W. k. Simpson were successful at 'the examination for Certificates of Competency as Mine Surveyor held under…

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Tobacco for Miners Question in Federal House

National Advocate · Friday 22 June 1945 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thursday: Because coal miners at Wonthaggi in Victoria, had threatened to strike unless they were provided with extra…

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Another Ramp More Tobacco for Miners

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 25 June 1945 · page 8

The "give" me" habit is spreading. Recently unionists at Newcastle demanded, more tobacco, otherwise,…

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Tennis Ralls Helped to Beat Magnetie Mine

National Advocate · Monday 25 June 1945 · page 2

LONDON, Sunday: Abous [?] tennis balls the ea[?] war[?]…

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Coal Shortage Due to Road SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 25 June 1945 · page 1

The general secretary of the Miners' Federation makes the astounding, statement that the shortage of coal at Bunnerong…

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Long Distance Mine Danger Warnings on West Pacific Coast

National Advocate · Monday 25 June 1945 · page 3

SEATTLE, Sunday: japanese at tempts to cripple shippings by floating [?] across the Pacific were indicated [?] by official shipping warpings to…

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