Miners on Strike Charges
Five prosecutions have been ordered against men employed at Burwood Borehole, which was idle on Tuesday. They have been summonsed to appear at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1943
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Run Over by Train Colliery Clerk Killed Instantly
KURRI, Friday.—When he [?] under a moving train at Pelaw Main colliery about 6.35 a.m. today, John William McKerrow,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Council May Mine Metal From Martin's Creek
On the motion of Ald, E. C. Scarlett, West Maitland Municipal Council decided on Tuesday night to seek the co-operation of adjoining shires…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Absentee Charges 347 Mine Employees Before Court
CESSNOCK Sat.—A special [?] of the police court was held at Cessnock to-day to deal with the 347 employees of Aberdare…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Work at the Collieries
Details furnished of work at collieries for the fortnightly pay to be drawn on Friday:— Hebburn No. 1, Hebburn No. 2,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Britain Needs More Coal
LONDON August 8.— Recent Government revelations to the National Coal Miners’ executive indicate that more coal is needed…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Miners Fined at Cessnock Action Under National Security Regulations
On charges of having unlawfully absented themselves from work on July 26, 146 miners employed at Aberdare Colliery…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Work at the Mines Full Time Worked by Most Collieries
Full time was worked by most of the collieries in the northern district during the fortnight ending Friday last…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →New Rules on Mine Safety. Coal Regulations Amended
Amendments to National Security (Coal Control) Regulations, made yesterday, give effect to decision recently…
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SYDNEY Tues,—Inquiries today Indicate that the amendments to the National Security (Coal Control) Regulations, announced…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →450 Men Involved in Mine Disputes
SYDNEY Tues.—Including Pelton, in the north, which has been idle for the past month on a safety issue, three pits were idle…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"My Henry Lawson" Presentation to Kurri Miners By Bertha Lawson
The true story of Henry Lawson has been told by his widow in the fine little volume "My Henry Lawson," just, as she says "as I knew him." Many of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cessnock's Record One Day Court. 156 Miners Fined For Stoppage. 184 Defendants Discharged
A new record was established at Cessnock Police Court on Saturday morning, when 340 prosecutions, brought against members of the Miners' Federation employed at Aberdare colliery, were dealt with in the one day. Of this number, 156 of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Coal Decision , Reserved
The chairman-of Maitland Coal Board of Reference (Mr. J. Connell) Reserved his decision on five claims submitted by Hebburn…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Stockings From Coal Tar
Manufactured from by-products of coal tar, thousands of pairs of Nylon stockings will be made available in Australia…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Four Mines Now Idle in State
SYDNEY Wed.—A dispute occurred at the Excelsior Colliery to-day and there are now four mines idle in this State…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Pelton Only Mine Idle In NSW
SYDNEY Thursday. — Pelton Colliery, in the north, which has been held up for 84 days on a safety issue, was the only [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Miners Against Daylight Saving
Aberdare Extended miners' lodge will protest against the re-introduction, of daylight saying. It is contended by the lodge that it serves no good…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Finding Work for Aberdare Central Miners
All avenues of possible employment on the Newcastle coalfield would be immediately explored for the 80 Aberdare Central miners not yet placed in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mr. Curtin Plans For More Coal
ADELAIDE Friday — The Coal Commission is preparing a report for the Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, on how to increase coal production…
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