Six Coal Mines Idle Sydney, March 19
A production loss of 8,500 tons, it is estimated, was represented in the stoppage of wort at six mines on the N.S.W. coalfields today when 2,750 men were…
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Mining & the mines, 1943
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More Idle Collieries
SYDNEY.—Because some employees allegedly dug potatoes during a recent strike the Corrimal pit on the South Coast was idle today…
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A meeting of men employed in the North Mine mill was held yesterday morning. Mr. J. Virgo presiding. Last time was discussed, and it was…
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MANPOWER problems which have led to a reduced ore tonnage at the North mine, together with the change of working hours introduced under the new wages agreement, have led to a dispute among the mill men over some…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Coal Stoppage Manager Fined £30/2/ Boy Laborers Also Fined Wollongong, March 21
Henry S. Campbell, manager of the Carrimal Colliery, was fined a total of £30/2/ in the Summons Court on…
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SYDNEY.—Although there were only two fresh disputes—the Pelaw Main and the Maitland Main, both in the north—nine mines were idle on…
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Keith Spencer, a miner at the Zinc Corporation, residing at 226 Wills Street, was treated at the Hospital yesterday for injuries to a finger…
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SYDNEY.—Four tons of coal clashing from 16 feet above his head killed John Mannerfield (50), a miner at Cessnock No. 2 Colliery…
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The check inspector, Mr. A. R. Campbell, visited the South Mine yesterday and later reported:— In company with Mr. F. Schnaars…
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The Government is expected to intervene shortly in the deadlock between John Lewis and the operators of the Appalachian Coalmines, thus averting…
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Nine mines employing 2,516 men and producing 8.660 tons daily were idle in New South Wales today. Another mine as partially idle…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Coal Miners Protest Against Police Action Sydney, March 23
Protesting against police action last night in picking up five men from the Kelra Mine over unpaid fines imposed for absenteeism, 900 miners employed at…
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At the Zinc Corporation last evening. W. L. P. Dixon suffered a laceration to the forehead. He was treated by Dr. Bocence at the latter residence…
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INCREASED rates of pay have been offered by the mining companies to men engaged on water filling when they work in the back sections of a stope. This further concession was outlined this morning by the president of the…
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SYDNEY.—It is estimated that 18,000 tons of coal production will be lost today as a result of stoppages involving 5000 men on the New South…
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H. Chrisalis was struck on the thigh by a piece of timber at the North Mine yesterday. He was taken to Dr. Hains' surgery for treatment, and then to his…
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A mass meeting of unionists [?] with the Barrier Industrial Council will be held on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the Trades Hall to deal with…
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At the North Mine yesterday A. A. Winders, a trucker, suffered a bruited right foot while at work. He was taken to the Hospital for treatment, and then…
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The cheek Inspector. Mr. A. R. Campbell, visited the South Mine yesterday and later reported: In company with Mr. J. Triblicock…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Coal Stoppages 16 Collieries Idle General Secretary's Plea Sydney, March 26
Although five of the mines idle yesterday resumed work today, 16 coilleries were idle on the northern fields and to-day's production hold-up, laying 5,000…
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