Federal Control Over Coal
CANBERRA—A Bill to establish Commonwealth control of the coal industry will be drafted soon by the Federal Cabinet. The…
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Mining & the mines, 1946
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Coal Loss 5,500 Tons
Sydney, May 30.—Coal production in New south Wales was at a high level today for the fourth day in succession, and only four…
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CANBERRA.—Three separate proposals for dealing with the problems of coal production in New South Wales have emerged from discussions in the past week. They will be presented to the Federal Cabinet…
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WASHINGTON, May 30.—The strike of soft coal miners has been settled and the men will return to work forthwith. It is…
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Sir,—It was with pleasure that I read of the highly commendable resolution passed at the last W.I.U. of A. meeting calling for the nationalising of the coal…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Cobar Mining New Occidental to Crush Underground
Installation of a large underground crushing station on the No. 14 (2000ft.) level of the New Occidental Gold Mine. Cobar, is proceeding and is expected to…
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Re[?] for the people of Australia has come as a result of the fact that the threatened coal stoppage has been averted. That, however in itself, does not…
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T. J. Hosking, of 477 Wyman Street, a timberman at the North mine, suffered a bruised right eye while at work yesterday. After treatment he was…
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A miner at the North fell and slid approximately 120 feet down a sloping rise on Thursday night, and was seriously injured. Mr…
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The mines will close on Peace Day, Monday, June 10, in accordance with Commonwealth regulations. Business…
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The president of the W.I.U. of A. (Mr. H. Matson) stated last night that at the executive meeting this morning consideration would be given the matter of what…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →South Mine Grievances Early Firing Objected To
A conference was held on Saturday morning between the South Mine [?] Committee and the underground manager (Mr. A. Black) and assistant underground…
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S. W. Schultz, 321 Hebbard Street, bruised his left thigh while working at the Zinc Corporation yesterday. He was taken to the Hospital for treatment…
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Sydney, June 2.—"Coal production in generally good this time of the year," said [?]re secretary of the Southern Coalfields Owners' Association. Mr. McNally…
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The following is an official statement dealing with the production and development at the South Mine for the four weeks ended on June 1…
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The Check Inspector (Mr. W. O'Connell) visited the North Mine No. 2 shaft yesterday and later reported:— In company with Mr. E. Edward and…
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SYDNEY.—Some Queensland coal miners worked under the most primitive conditions imaginable, the Commonwealth Coal…
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W. Davison lacerated a finger while at work at the Zinc Corporation yesterday. After receiving treatment be went home to 321 Lane Street…
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CANBERRA.—The Minister for Supply (Senator Ashley) is to confer immediately with the Premier of N.S.W…
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Brisbane, June 4.—Aggregate meetings of miners will be held next week to consider Joint action with other unions to force a settlement in the meat…
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