Three Coal Mines Idle Today
SYDNEY.—Three of the wheelers who had been called up to report to the military authorities last Tuesday were…
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Mining & the mines, 1943
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Minister For Mines [?] Social
The annual social of the Barrier Industrial Council was held in the supper room at the Trades Hall last night. Among those present were…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Ministerial Visit to Mines Water Filling Method Creates' Impression
The Minister of Mines, Mr. J. N. Baddeley, inspects the underground writings of the South Mine yesterday morning for the purpose of viewing the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mines Agreement Mine Managers' Question About £[?] Minimum
The present limit or "ceiling"' of 40/- to the lead bonus[?] as paid to [?]nine emnlovees will be removed. This concession was noted in a letter written by the Mining Managers' Association to Mr. J. G. Polkinghorne[?] secretary of the B.I.C.[?]in reference to the council's claims for new [?]…
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An improvement in working conditions for water-fillers on the mines was promised by Mr. J. M. Baddeley, Minister for Mines, when he met a deputation from the W[?] of A[?] in the Town Hall yesterday…
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Yesterday Mr. J. G. Polkinghone, sec. of the Industrial Council, received a reply from the Mining Managers' Association in reference to the Council's…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Hydraulic Stowage on Mines Minister Discusses Working Conditions With W.I.U. of A. Executive
The Minister for Mines, Mr. J. M. Baddeley, yesterday afternoon met the executive of the W.I.U. of A. in conference to discuss the question of hydraulic stowage (water-filling) on the mines, also regulations the union wished to be provided in the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Mine Washed Up
ADELAIDE[?]A German-made mine[?] believed to be one from a field laid in South Australian waters in June[?] 1941, was washed up on the…
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S. J. Halliday, a miner at the North mine, who was jammed between two trucks and suffered bruised muscles of both legs[?] was taken in the mine…
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ADELAIDE.—To maintain essential services[?] 6,000 tons of coal was drawn from South Australian reserves last week…
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SYDNEY.—With the exception of Millfield, which has been idle for 10 days, all coal mines in N.S.W. were working today. Double rates will be…
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S. J. Halliday a miner at the North was jammed between two trucks and suffered bruised muscles of both lees. He was taken in the mine ambulance…
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Mr. A. R. Campbell, check reported as fellow after making an inspection at the South Mine yesterday:—In company with Mr. Smith…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal Stoppages SYDNEY, January 25
Aberdare colliery employing 500 men and producing 1700 tons, and Millfield, 160 men and 600 tons, wire idle today owing to disputes…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Minister For Mines On Local Visit Greatly Impressed With Hydraulic Stowage SYDNEY, January 25
The Minister for Mines. Mr. Baddeley, said today after his return from Broken Hill that he was greatly impressed with the system of hydraulic stowage…
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SYDNEY.—Millfield colliery, in the north, was again idle today for the seventh successive working day. All other collieries were working with…
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SYDNEY.—Two important matters to be discussed at the meeting of the Centrai Council of the Miners' Federation in Sydney on Monday will…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Two Miners Injured In Premature Explosion
Two miners each received injuries to the face and full both eyes when they received the full force of a premature explosion when working at the South…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Mines Agreement Mass Meeting On
The Barrier Industrial Council has called a mass meeting for Sunday next at 2.30 p.m. to consider the latest offer of the mining companies for a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Premature Explosion at South Mine Miner Loses Arm
Serious injuries were suffered by one of two men who were caught by a premature explosion at the South mine last night. The of her man was…
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