Coal Talks Suggested Saturday Shift
The working of a six-hour shift on Saturday for a trial period of three months was among the suggestions discussed…
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Mining & the mines, 1944
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Montgomery's Escape His Ship Struck a Mine
General Montgomery's ship struck a mine as lie was going to Normandy, but he was uninjured, says the London "Daily Express."…
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LONDON. June 11.—It Is revealed that General Montgomery’s ship bit a mine as he was going to Normandy, but the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →BRITISH M.P.’s Appeal the Miners “Quit Unofficial Stoppages”
CESSNOCK Monday—“I appeal to my miner friends to close their ranks, to quit unofficial stoppages, and to produce as much as possible. fn this way we will ensure that the fighting men will not be let down again. To prevent…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Colliery Accident
Neil McLeod, 28, of Rawson Street, a wheeler at Maitland Main colliery, suffered an injury to his back while lifting a skip at work to-day. He was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Aberdare Colliery Idle
Aberdare colliery was idle to-day. It was stated that shotfirers had too much work, to do, and therefore could not pay as many visits to the miners as…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Coroner Eulogises Miners
"Their action was typical of miners when there is a danger in a mine. They never, hesitate, but rush in and perform brave acts." The Coroner (Mr. A. G…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Attempts to Increase Coal Production
The Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Forde) and the Acting Minister for Supply (Dr.Evatt) will address miners in the Western and Southern districts…
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CESSNOCK Tuesday -The only new dispute on the Maitland coalfields to-day is at Aberdare, where the men are claiming that…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →British M.P. Appeals to Australian Miners. Speaks in Opposition to Unnecessary Stoppages United Effort Required to Win the War
Mr. Frank Collingridge gave an inspiring address at the Regent Theatre on Sunday Night. He is the Member for Barnsley in the House of Commons, and is visiting Australia with the British Parliamentary Mission…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Four Mines Idle
CESSNOCK Wed. — Aberdare, Pelaw Main. Aberdare Extended, and Elrington collieries arc idle on the Maitland field to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Acute Shortage of Coal
SYDNEY Wed.—Unless these a marked early stepping up of coal production, additional cuts in New South Wales rail services…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cabinet Considers Coal Position
CANBERRA, Wed.—After a, meeting of the Full Cabinet today it was learned that there was little prospect or any…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Placing of Unemployed Mine Workers
CESSNOCK Wed—The general president of the Engine Drivers and Firemen’s Association, Mr. W. S. Blair, and the president of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Discipline Code Adopted by Miners’
NEWCASTLE, Wed.—Members the northern branch of the Miners’ Federation, by 3927 votes to 2379 have adopted the union’s…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Pelaw Colliery Resumes
CESSNOCK Thursday.—Pelaw Main colliery resumed work to-day, The idle pits on the Maitland field are Aberdare, Aberdare…
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SYDNEY, Thurs.—The Chief Secretary and Minister for Mines (Mr. J. M. Baddeley) stated that he had been advised by the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Miners Seek Federal Pensions Scheme
SYDNEY, Thursday.—Miners’ Representatives are discussing with the Director-General of Social Services, Mr. Frank Howe,…
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The President of Kearsley Shire Council (Cr. Saxton) reported to the meeting on Tuesday night the result of a conference with the Coal…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Falling Coal Production
Seven mines were idle hi New South Wales to-day.' The production loss for the week is 27,310 tons. It is considered certain that, unless…
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