Mine Accidents
R. G. Staker (Hutcherson Bros.) was X-rayed at the Hospital yesterday after being involved in an accident. He was later allowed to go home to 85 Wilson…
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Mining & the mines, 1949
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Coal Strike
So the coal strike goes on! Very many thousands of people already have good cause to know it, and wilt have more poignant knowledge of it as the grim…
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The Hague, Jurie 27.—A 13-year-old girl yesterday found an 18-carat gold ring, set with a diamond, in a closed shell on the…
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Adelaide. — Speaking in strong, clear tones from Sydney today, the Miners' Federation president (Mr. Idris Williams) made it clear to a "News" reporter that any move for a settlement of the miners' strike "would have to come from a responsible authority, not from the miners…
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M. L. Tumes (Zinc) was treated at a doctor's surgery for a lacerated left arm, and was taken home to 9 Harris Street…
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Ivan Segudin, of 83 Wolfram Street, miner at the North Mine was admitted to the Hospital yesterday with an injury to the left eye…
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Output of Broken Hill South mine during the four weeks ended June 25 was as follows:— Crude ore treated 21,190 tons,…
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The Check Inspector (Mr. W. O'Connell) visited the North Mine yesterday to make an inspection of the underground workings. Below is his report:…
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Sydney, June 28.—The Emergency Powers Bill, which the State Parliament was hurriedly called to put through both Houses today will give the Government power to take over any mine for the immediate purpose of winning coal. The Minister for Local Government and chairman…
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London, June 28.—According to the London "Daily Telegraph" the Finance Minister of the Commonwealth have been invited to London to discuss the…
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Mine Tennis Association competition matches are creating keen interest, although some clubs have found it difficult to field a team on…
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John Thomas, of 87 Thomas Lone, a pint man at the North Mine, received lacerations to the right side of the head yesterday and was allowed…
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Melbourne.—Directors of Mt. Eba Gold Mines Ltd. say they do not intend, to abandon the property. The company recently…
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The Cheek Inspector (Mr. W. O'Connell) visited the North Mine No. 2 Shalt yesterday and later reported:—Afternoon Shut:—In company with…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mine Warning to "Queen Mary"
London, June 29.—The liner Queen Mary, homeward bound with 2,000 passengers, was warned, by radio on Monday night that…
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A threat against the life of the Miners' Federation general president (Mr. L. Williams) was made in an…
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THE men behind the general strike on the coalfields are not a happy team. The miners' leader, Mr. Idris Williams—elected general president of the Miners' Federation iii March, 1947—is a Communist. So is the vice-president…
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The reply of the M.M.A. to the log of claims submitted by unions recently will be received at a meeting of the B.I.C. and Union…
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R. Ray (Central) 160 Pell Lane, was treated at the Hospital yesterday for injuries to the left foot and side. R. Shepley (Zinc) was treated at a…
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The effects of the coal strike were f[?] in Wilcannia last week-end before the strike began. Essential footstuffs were not carried on the railways. They are…
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