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Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1942

1,398 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 16 of 70

Criticism of Miners’ Award

Maitland Mercury · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY Friday.—“It seems that the policy of the Government Is the policy of the Labour Under the guise of national…

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Idle Mines. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 2

Four mines on the northern and western coalfields, involving 1400 men, are idle to-day…

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Coal Production Baddeley Replies to Mighell

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 1

The following has been received from Mr. Badddey:—"Mr. Mighell says he does not know the production figures for the last…

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Coal Production Up Mr. Baddeley's Statement

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 5

"I am particularly gratified to announce that in the production of coal in New South Wales the past fortnight has been one of the best for…

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Four Mines Idle To-day Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 5

Four mines on the northern and western coalfields, involving about 1,400 men, are idle to-day…

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Next Week’s Mining Court

Maitland Mercury · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 3

The court under the Coal Minister Regulations to be conducted by Mr.G. J. Johnstone P.M will be formally opened at the East…

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What the Miners are Doing for the War Effort

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 6

The miners throughout Australia realise the gravity of the situation that is confronting Australia. They know full well that the supremely…

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Late Australian News Fifth Column—treason Alleged in Australia. Four Mines Idle. Canberra

The Scone Advocate · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 1

The leader of the Opposition, Mr. Fadden, to-day moved the adjournment of the House to discuss the disclosures by the Minister for the…

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Mine Workers Injured

Maitland Mercury · Monday 30 March 1942 · page 3

CESSNOCK Monday —Three mine workers were Injured today at Aberdare Central colliery William Long, a miner, of…

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Timbering of Colliery Objection To New Rule

Maitland Mercury · Monday 30 March 1942 · page 3

A court under the Coal Mines Regulation Act to hear an objection by the manager of Pelton colliery to a new special rule…

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Future of Gold Junk Oh Treasure

Singleton Argus · Monday 30 March 1942 · page 2

Discussing the future of gold in an article entitled "Junk or Treasure?" the Manchester "Guardian" observes that most of the world's gold lies…

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Linking Mines

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 31 March 1942 · page 3

CESSNOCK Tuesday.—A proposal of link Aberdare Extended and Aberdare Central collieries underground as a protective…

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Timbering Rule for Colliery Pelton Inspected

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 31 March 1942 · page 6

Following an inspection of Pelton colliery this morning the court sitting under the Coal Mines Regulation Act to hear an…

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Swift Action Against Miners

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1942 · page 2

Federal Government officers at the week-end served Regulation 77 notices on men at two mines. This Federal action followed…

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Claims for Miners Pensions

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 31 March 1942 · page 5

It le the intention of the Minister for Mines (r. Baddeley). who is chairman of the Mine-workers’ Penelope Tribunal to…

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No Coal For Eire

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 31 March 1942 · page 1

DUBLIN Mar. 30.— Householders will not receive coal after April 1, but will be allowed a ton of peat monthly…

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Miners Defy Government's Work Orders

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 31 March 1942 · page 1

Ignoring the Federal Government's order, issued under Rule 77 of the National Security Regulations, to return to work, about…

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Shelters at Hospital. Miners' Good Work

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 31 March 1942 · page 1

Local miners are continuing their good work in constructing air raid shelters. After completing trench-digging at the Rural…

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Stoppage at Aberdare Miners Consider Unnecessary

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 31 March 1942 · page 3

There was a stoppage at Aberdare colliery this morning, due to a defect in the haulage gear. The opinion of the men is that a stoppage was…

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The Coal War. (To The Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 31 March 1942 · page 2

Sir,—I think it should be evident to most observers that the lack of unity between the management and men in the mining industry is due to…

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