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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1940

1,148 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 21 of 58

Train Services. Curtailment Plans. Passenger—goods. Conserving Coal Supplies

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 6

Owing to the necessity for conserving coal supplies for essential services, the Commissioner for Railways (Mr. T. J. Hartigan) decided on Tuesday…

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5000 Men Idle at Steel Works Widespread Effect of Coal Strike

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 5

About 17,000 men are estimated to be idle in the north as a result of the coal strike and its effects on other industries. Indications are that this…

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Court May Move Ending Coal Strike 35,000 Men Idle Industry Hampered

The Scone Advocate · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 2

The Federal Arbitration Court, it is believed, is likely to make a move in the next few days to summon a conference of the parties to the…

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The Coal Strike Move to Get Parties Together Coalfields Deputation to Mr. Hughes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 1

In reply to representations made by Messrs. R. James and D. Watkins, M's.H.R., the Federal Attorney-General (Mr. W…

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RACING Sidelights. Trimmer Fancied for Canterbury Fine Field of Sprinters Engaged. Penthides and Gold Rod Good Tote Bets

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 6

Of the thirty-eight horses nominated for the Frederick Clissold Handica at Canterbury to-morrow, only ten have…

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Coal Stoppage Miners’ Procession. Stand Affirmed Cessnock

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 5

Lodge banners and [?] of [?] on the dispate were carried in the procession of mineworkers and…

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Big Loss of Revenue Result of Coal Strike Sydney

Maitland Mercury · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 1

The Premier, Mr. Meir, will today discuss with the Federal Government in Canberra the effect of the cool strike when the…

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Coal Strike and Government's Finances Messrs Mair and Bruxner Leave for Canberra. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 2

The Premier (Mr Mair) and Mr Bruxner left for Canberra this morning to discuss with Federal Ministers Che effect of the strike upon the…

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Allies mine Areas In Norwegian Waters Stern Opposition to Germany (Australian Press Assn. Message). LONDON

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 2

The Allies have mined areas in Norwegian waters to prevent German vessels using them. An Anglo-French broadcast early to-day revealed that the Allied Governments have given notice to Norway that they…

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The Coal Strike. Mr. Mair's Comments

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 3

If a secret ballot of the miners had been taken during the early stages of the dispute, the coal strike would never have occurred, said the…

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Coal Strike Hits Business Houses. Transport Problem

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 5

Local business houses are adversely affected by the decision of the Railway Department to confine the carriage of goods to specified…

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Mine-laying in Norwegian Waters. Allies' Action Denounced. NORWAY

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 2

The Norwegian Foreign Minister, Mr. Koht, addressing Parliament, denounced the Allied action as "indecent." He also confirmed that an official protest had been sent to London. These appear to be the most prominent features of the…

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Not Required Police Go to Rhondda Coal Loading Newcastle

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 1

Police went out to Rhendda Colliery near Teralba early this morning, but they were not required there. Coal lying at grass at Rhondda is…

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Mines and Warships Tighten Blockade German Armada Moving In (“Mercury” Service) London, April 8

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 1

British warships are patrolling ruined areas off the Norwegian coast. Norway’s coastal defence ships are standing ready for orders. A German “armada,” said to comprise 100 ships, including battleships, cruisers, destroyers, minelayers, lugs…

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Coal Strike and Government's Finances Messrs. Mair and Bruxner Leave for Canberra Sydney

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 6

The Premier (Mr. Mair) and Mr. Bruxner left for Canberra this morning to discuss with Federal Ministers the effect of the strike upon the…

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Mr. Curtin's Suggestion to End Coal Strike. Will Be Considered By A.C.T.U.. SYDNEY

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 2

A meeting of the combined mining unions' central committee will be held almost immediately to consider a proposal of the Leader of…

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Britain Acts Mines in Norwegian Waters German Tactics (Daily War Common[?], Issued by the Commonwealth Department at [?] MELBOURNE

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 5

The [?] of mines by the [?] in Norwegian [?]…

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Mines in Norwegian Waters Allied Blow at Nazi Ore Trade British Warships Guard Mined Areas. Oslo Demands Withdrawal. London

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 1

Developments of the greatest importance are predicted, as a result of the action of Great Britain and France in sowing mines…

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Efforts to Bring About Settlement of Coal Strike. Helpful Suggestion by Mr. Curtin. Mayor Hopeful that Strike Will Soon End

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 5

During the week-end there has been much activity in regard to the coal dispute. Deputations waited on Mr. W. M. Hughes and Mr. Curtin was also approached to intervene…

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