Colliery Manager's Appeal Upheld Sydney, May 5
The High Court by a three to one majority today upheld the appeal of Henry Bryan Campbell, manager of the corrimal Colliery, against a conviction by Mr…
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Mining & the mines, 1943
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Dermatitis on Mines Medical Association To Conduct Thorough Investigation
At a conference held yesterday afternoon to discuss the incidence of dermatitis among mine employees, representatives of the Mining Managers'…
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At the Zinc Corporation yesterday H. W. Eagle was struck by a spawler while at work this morning. He was treated at the Hospital by Dr. Richards…
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The check inspector, Mr. A. R. Campbell, visited, the North mine, British section, yesterday and later reported:…
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WASHINGTON, May 6.—The War Labor Board has again assumed active jurisdiction in the coal dispute, and has ordered a fact-finding panel to proceed immediately with consideration of the controversy…
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The following mine workers were injured yesterday: M. Neaylon, North Mine, injured thumb, taken to 130 Gypsum Street; G. H. Turley, Zinc…
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Continuing their unbroken record of production for recent weeks all southern mines were at work today, but six pits on the northern field were idle. About…
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When skimps fell on A. Murphy's foot at the North Mine last night he was taken to Dr. Boseenee's surgery suffering from a crushed toe. After treatment he…
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NEW DELHI, May 9.—A United States Army Air Force communique says that heavy bombers attacked the Nambu silver-lead and zinc mines in…
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Mr. M. H. Bailleu, the chairman of directors of North Broken Hill Ltd., Sir Colm Fraser, chairman of directors of Broken Hill South, and Mr. H. St. John…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Miners' Convention Policy Adopted by W.I.U. OF A. Saturday Morning's Meeting Of Union Hears Delegates
A special mass meeting of the W. I.U. of A. held at the Quadrangle on Saturday morning adopted the Miners' Federation policy decided upon at the recent Federation Convention. The voting conference submitted their reports. Many questions were asked…
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SYDNEY.—"The Miners' Federation must face up to the disciplining of the irresponsible minority causing stoppages in the mining industry,"…
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Fight mines, employing 1,700 men with a daily production of 5,400 tons, were idle in New South Wales today. One of the mines ceased work as a protest…
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At the Zinc Corporation last night R. Dawson strained his back when lifting a machine. He was taken in the ambulance to his home at 564…
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SYDNEY.—Commenting on the disappointing attendances at mass meetings of miners at the week-end, which considered disciplinary action…
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Criticising the small attendances at aggregate meetings held on the coalfields yesterday, the President of the Northern District of the Miner's…
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K. J. King was struck by a stone whilst at work on the North Mine at about 9.30 last night, and was taken to his home at 412 Cummins Street…
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Mr. A. R. Campbell, check inspector, visited the North Mine yesterday, and later reported:— In company with Mr. T. O'Neill…
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Five mines on the Northern coalfields were Idle today. The number of men involved is 2,200 and the estimated loss of production 7,000 tons…
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SYDNEY.—Four new disputes occurred on the northern coal fields today and the loss of coal will exceed 7000 tons. More than 1800 men are idle. The cause of the dispute at the Borehead is that tax was deducted from the men's earnings before allowance had been made for the cost of…
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