Decrease In N.S.W. Coal Output
SYDNEY, Monday.—Following falls in production each year since 1942, gross output from New South Wales coalfields last…
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Mining & the mines, 1946
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To-day's Threa of Mine Stoppage Averted Conference in Newcastle on
The threatened hold-up to-day of coal production at 12 mines in the Northern District has been averted. The threat of strike action on the Southern field has also been held in abeyance…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Two Coal Stoppages Averted Mr. Chifley Denies “Intervention” In Proposed General Strike
SYDNEY, Monday—The action of the Commonwealth Coal Commissioner (Mr. Williams.) in ordering the re-opening of Abermain No. 2 colliery under normal conditions, pending a compulsory conference, has averted a stoppage…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Vital Conference Coal Mining Talks in Canberra To-day
The conference in Canberra to-day between the Prime Minister (Mr. Chifley) and the miners' leaders will have a big…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →One Mine Idle
CESSNOCK Tuesday —The only idle mine on the .Maitland field to-day is Elrington. The idleness of this colliery is due to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Coal Crisis
THERE IS MUCH PERTURBATION, both in political circles and with the general public, owing to the threat of a Commonwealth coal hold-up. One…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Work at the Mines
Following is the details of work at the mines for the past fortnight:- Richmond Main. Abe[?]main No. 1. Abermain No. 3, Stockrington No. 1…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fewer Men in the Coal Industry
CANBERRA, Tuesday—Official fingers appertaining to the coal industry show that 2500 miners have left thee coal industry in the past few months, apart from the usual number lost through retirements and wastage…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Miners to Elect A.l.p. Delegates
Fifteen nominations were received by the Northern District of the Miners Federation for the ballot for the election of eight representatives to the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Homes for Miners' Executive From Union Fund. (To the Editor)
Sir,-Central Council, at its last meeting, made the following decision:-"That the Federation arrange to secure two three-bedroom houses for its Central…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Threat of Mine Stoppage Averted Conference in Newcastle on
The threatened hold-up of coal production at 12 mines in the Northern District has been averted. The threat of strike…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Renewal of Coal Strike In America (Australian Associated Press)
WASHINGTON, May 28.—Despite Federal seizure of the soft coal mines, operations are again paralysed owing to the cessation of the trace and renewal of the strike. In response to President Truman’s request the miners’…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Chifley Discusses Coal Problems Owners Appear To Favour Davidson Report
CANBERRA, Tuesday.—It is believed that Mr. Chifley's discussions with coal owners representatives yesterday centred mainly around the Judge Davidson report on the industry, but no definite decisions are reached…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →U.s. Miners May Have Victory Settlement of Coal Dispute Expected
The Democratic "whip," Senator Hill, after talking, to owners and miners, said he understood the parties had agreed on the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Attitude of Miners to Strike
SYDNEY, Wed.—There are how Strong grounds for belied that the miners will not decide on a general strike at the meeting…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Going To School For New Miners
Offering big money jobs for successful recruits, Fuel Ministry officials are going into schools and youth clubs in their search for new young…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →British Miners May Get Five-Day Week
A five-day week for British miners will probably be introduced by the Minister for Fuel (Mr. Shinwell) this year…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Threatened Coal Strike Probably Averted Yesterday's Conference in Canberra
The general coal strike threatened in New South Wales may have been averted, at least temporarily, as a result of yesterday' conference in Canberra between the Prime Minister, Mr Chifley, and other Commonwealth…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Cabinet Move Awaited in Coal Issue Hopes That General Strike Be Averted
CANBERRA, Wednesday.—As a result of yesterday’s conference in Canberra between the Prime Minister Mr. Chifley, and other Commonwealth Ministers and representatives of the Miners’ Federation, it is hoped the general coal…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Whole of Mines Working
CESSNOCK, Thursday.— The whole of the mines on the Maitland field are at work to-day. This is the second…
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