Telegrams. Coal Mine Fatalities. 78,456 Casualties in 16 Years. Sydney
During the past 16 years there have been no less than 78,456 casualties in the coal mines of N.S.W., of whom 922 were killed…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1917
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England. the Winter Coal Shortage. London
It was stated in the House of Commons that owing to transport difficulties, coal rationing would be necessary, especially in London, next winter…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mining at Lionsville
Matters in the mining industry on the Upper Clarence goldfield look much brighter than they have done for years There are several of the old mines…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →N.Z.'s Coal Shortage. Great Inconvenience Likely. Sydney
The New Zealand press warns the public that the coal shortage in the Dominion is likely to cause the greatest inconvenience…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →General War News. More Men Wanted. Combing Out the Miners. London
The Government has decided to recruit coal miners, medically classified, and who have entered the industry since August, 1914, excepting engineers'…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Increase in Rail Fares. the Wollongong Miners Won't Pay Trouble Looming. Sydney
Some Woollongong minors state that if the 9d increase in their, weekly railway fare is insisted on they, will not travel to work by train on Monday next…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal. Record New Zealand Outputs. Wellington
As a result of the abandonment of the "go slow" policy of coal miners on the west coast of New Zealand, record outputs are being established…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →"Call Up the Miners." 120,000 Awaiting the Call. London
Clem Edwards urges the Government to immediately call up the young unmarried miners. There are at least 120.000 waiting for the call, who can…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Miners' General Secretary Indignant. Sydney
In the Industrial Court to-day, Mr. Willis, general secretary of the Coal Miners' Federation, indignantly repudiated the assertion of Mr. Justice Heydon,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Labor Matters. Coal Tribunal. Mr. Justice Edmunds' Comments Sydney
At a special meeting of the Coal Tribunal appointed by the Federal Government to deal with disputes in the coal industry, Mr. Justice Edmunds made…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Gold Going to Japan. America Alarmed. Washington
The American officials are concerned at the tremendous flow of United States gold towards. Japan. It is stated that Japan's gold reserve is now 350 million dollars…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Saving the Coal. Restrictions on Lighting. London
With a view to economising in gas and electricity, the illumination of advertisements and extra lighting have been prohibited at all hours…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Dastardly Act. Mine Machinery Damaged. Sydney
A dastardly act was perpetrated at Hoskins' coalmine, West Dapto, when two trucks laden with machinery for the mine and coke works, which had been…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Italy's Needs. a Million Tons of Coal Monthly. Washington
Italy needs a million tons of American coal monthly to condition her munitions manufacture, states Senor Francesco Nitti, war missioner…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mining at Lionsville
Since my last report matters have improved considerably on the Guiding Star claim, recently discovered by Mr. Bancroft. Messrs. Bassetti and party, the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →South Coast. Three Collieries Idle. Sydney
Three South Coast collieries, are idle to-day--South Bulli, Scarborough, and Coledale. There is trouble at Bulli, where 500…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Recruiting Campaign. Men Wanted for Miners' Corps
Captain Coates, organising secretary to the N.S.W. Recruiting Committee, has wired to the Grafton Recruiting Officer (Mr. W. A. Inman),…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Anzacs in the Fray. Terrific Mining Operations. Excellent Progress. London, Thursday Night
English, Irish, Australian and New Zealand troops took part in the great new offensive. There has never been such mining…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Hoisting the Germans. Tremendous Mine Explosion. a Million Pounds Op Explosives Used. London
Reuter's correspondent at Headquarters: A new offensive opened an hour before daybreak, when at a pre-arranged moment, the biggest thing ever attempted…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fatal Accident at Colliery. Sydney
Joseph Leach, employed at the Mount Pleasant colliery incline, was run over by a truckload of coal and practically cut to pieces…
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