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

Mining & the mines, 1946

901 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 30 of 46

Coal Shortage Affects N.S.W. Wheat Exports

National Advocate · Thursday 15 August 1946 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday: The export of New South Wales flour to war torn countries would be seriously affected because of the coal shortage said the…

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Bathurst Gasworks and Coal Shortage Warning by Manager

National Advocate · Thursday 15 August 1946 · page 3

A reminder was given Bathurst council last night by the gasworks manager (Mr. Friend) that steps should be taken to try to get an…

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South African Mine Strike

National Advocate · Friday 16 August 1946 · page 2

JOHANNESBURG. Thursday: By late yesterday afternoon, the number of mines totally affected by the strike of African mine-workers on The…

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Coal Commission "Kills" Shire Roads

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 August 1946 · page 5

Shire engineer Ralph Coles told Wednesday's Blaxlarid Shire Council meeting that on the 5th a tracked bull-dozer traversed the Mudgee-road…

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Hostel Dispute Closes Glen Davis Mine

Central Western Daily · Friday 16 August 1946 · page 1

LITHGOW, Thursday.—Owing to a dispute concerning the hostel staff, all employees of the National Oil Pty. Ltd. Glen Davis mine and works ceased Until recently the hostel had been under control of…

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Western Coal Output Close To Record

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 August 1946 · page 1

With all mines but one--Invincible Colliery was idle yesterday, this time because of a safety measure-in full operation this week aggregate production on the western line has reached record figures with an output of 49,690 tons for the five days…

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Miners Dislike Penal Clause in New Bill

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 August 1946 · page 5

The Miners Federation has asked the Premier Mr. McKell, not to Incorporate in the Coal Bill which came before the State Parliament…

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Coal Short in S.a. Restrictions Continue

National Advocate · Friday 16 August 1946 · page 1

ADELAIDE, Thursday: South Australia's coal position has grown more serious with the news that two colliers are not to load coal…

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What Ten Tons of Coal Would Do

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 August 1946 · page 5

"Lack of 10 tons of coal a week to haul cement by rail from Kandos to the Sydney works of James Hardie Pty., Ltd., asbestos-cement…

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Colliery Enginedrivers' Threat Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 August 1946 · page 1

According to the State Secretary of the Enginedrivers and Fireman's Union, Mr. W. Lane, all coal, mines in N.S.W. may be involved in a…

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Serious Injuries In Mine Mishap

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 August 1946 · page 2

With one finger almost severed, his left hand crushed, and suffering from arm, body and head injuries, Mr. Phil McGinness, of…

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Coal Is Challenge to British Statesmanship

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 20 August 1946 · page 4

Coal daily stands out most clearly as a vital challenge lo the steamship of British people in home…

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Hebbern Coal Dispute Owners Withdraw Summonses

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 August 1946 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: A further step towards the solution of the dispute on the northern coal fields was taken today when mine owners at…

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Staff Men Wok The Clock Round At Colliery SYDNEY

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 20 August 1946 · page 4

Senior staff men are working a 24-hour shift at the metropolitan colliery of a South Coast coalfield to keep…

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Britons Injured When Trieste Mine Explodes Trieste

Central Western Daily · Tuesday 20 August 1946 · page 3

Forty three were killed and 57 injured including two British soldiers hut when several mines exploded at Veranda Vergarola near…

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Colliery Grooms Secure Water Money

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 August 1946 · page 4

Following a conference called by the local Industrial Authority, Mr. C. Roy, to determine a claim by three grooms for water money, because of…

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City Press Reports Annoy Miners Position at Renown

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 August 1946 · page 1

Members of the Western Miners' Federation have strongly criticised and condemned a report in to-day's "Telegraph" that miners employed at…

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Labor Council Move Efforts to Increase Coal Output

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 August 1946 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday: The Sydney Labor Council panel, which was elected to make a direct approach to the miners for increased production will…

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Coal Production Western Miners Go Well

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 August 1946 · page 13

Last week coal production in the western district reached 49,690 tons This splendid production shows…

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Attack on Coal Miners Professor's Comment

National Advocate · Thursday 22 August 1946 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Coalminers in search of security for the Miners' Federation had succeeded in creating a condition of instability which was…

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