Coal Shortage in State Canberra, March 3
It was stated officially today that coal stocks in New South Wales were so low that it was "touch and go" whether many of the heavier industries will be…
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Mining & the mines, 1944
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Coal Bill Amendment Commissioner to Be Under Ministerial Control Canberra, March 3
Although the Opposition forced a division during a bitter all night debate the Federal Government early today secured the adoption of its amendment…
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WHAT will the Curtin Government do about the call-up for military duty of 500 young coalminers concerned in the strike of miners on the…
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CANBERRA.—With all South Coast mines still on strike in defiance of the instruction of the Miners' Federation, the Attorney-General (Dr. Evatt) today summoned officials of the Federation to Canberra to consider the position. "A comparatively small majority of the Southern…
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Mr. A. R. Campbell check inspector. after his visit to the North Mine yesterday reported: In company with Messrs. H. Payne and…
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Joseph Guy, of 16 Williams Street, sucred a lacerated shoulder and injuries to the [?] and fingers while at work at the Zinc Corporation…
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SYDNEY.—In addition to the general stoppage which has existed on the South Coast since February 15, seven northern mines were idle today. About…
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SYDNEY.— The Commonwealth Coal Commissioner (Mr. Mighell) stated last night that many industries would soon be short of coal if…
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SYDNEY.—Travelling by special train from Wollongong and intermediate stations, 189 young coalmining workers called up for military…
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Apart from ten South Coast pits which had been idle since February 15, seven coal mines on the northern field were idle today. These collieries employ about…
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W. L. Morrissey, an employee of the Zinc Corporation, suffered a lacerated right forearm white at work yesterday. He received treatment at the Hospital…
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The check inspector Mr. A. R. Campbell, visited the North Mine yesterday and later reported:— In company with Mr. J. D. Davis…
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The new gate on the Railway Town side of the South Hill has been opened for the use of Zinc Corporation employees and it has been favorably…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Miners In England On Strike LONDON, March 7
Twelve thousand miners from thirteen collieries in Monmouthshire went on strike on March 6 against the implications of the Porter wage award…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mr. Curtin and Coal Miners
CANBERRA.—The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) at his press conference last night said that he wanted the miners to work award hours for…
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The coal situation grows more difficult. It is a most disheartening situation that has developed on the South Coast, and one that threatens both the…
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At the Zinc Corporation yesterday V. Manyola, of 46 Crystal Street, suffered a probable fracture of the toes of the left fact, and Albert Uren, of 120 Wills…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Barrier Miner Thursday, March 9, 1944. Mr. Curtin and Coal Miners
"THE law in relation to coal strikes will take its course inexorably," was the emphatic declaration of Prime Minister Curtin when he was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Stop Press Govt. to Control Mines
CANBERRA. — The Full Cabinet decided today that certain mines are to be taken over by the Government. The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin)…
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WOLLONGONG.—It is claimed that from tomorrow nearly 3500 men employed in heavy industries in the Port Kembla area will be…
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