Fatal Mine Accident at Weston Two Other Men Injured
William Donald, of Weston, was fatally injured in an accident at Hebburn No. 1 colliery yesterday afternoon. Two…
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Mining & the mines, 1946
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Britain’s Coal Position Dangerous (Australian Associated Press)
LONDON, February 13.—“Unless we get larger output of coal we shall be in an extremely dangerous position in the next two months,” declared the President of the Board of Trade (Sir Stafford Cripps) in a speech to the Wholesale…
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CESSNOCK Thurs.—Arthur Bullen, 45, of Guest-street, Cessnock, a miner employed at Elrington collirey, was struck by…
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WASHINGTON Feb. 14.— Atomic power plants will be developed gradually in our life-time without dislocating the…
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LONDON February 14- Absenteeism in British mines has risen from seven to 18 per cent, the highest figure recorded,…
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When but a boy I did enjoy The most delightful thrills, For aged folk said—all long since dead—…
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A miner John Campbell of [?] Kurri had his left hand crushed when a fall stone occurred at the…
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CESSNOCK Monday.—Arnold Brennan 19 of Millfield a sidler employed at Stanford Main No. 2 colliery, received severe…
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KURRI Tuesday,—When a pit rope caught his leg at Richmond main Colliery Stanley nesbitt 24 of Kurri Kurri suffered abrasions…
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BRISBANE, Tuesday.—Three mines, which apparently broke away from minefields of the Queensland coast were Sound- on…
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CESSNOCK, Wed. — There are two mines. Idle on the Maitland field -to-day—Aberdare and Stanford. Main No 2. The Aberdare…
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Three mines, which apparently broke away from minefields off the Queensland coast, were found on Ingham beaches during the…
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MELBOURNE, Wed. — When H.M.S. Pioneer leave Station Pier on Thursday she will carry 22½ tons of gold…
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LONDON Feb 20—[?] cele[?] merchantmen are having to put to see with just enough fuel to take them to the…
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SYDNEY, Thursday.—The Miners’ Federation northern secretary (Mr. J. Simpson) who was a representative of Australian miners at the International Labour Office conference, yesterday reported to the Miners’ Central Council…
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SYDNEY, Thursday.—The Federal Government will be asked by the Miners’ Central Council to wind up the coal commission which is under the chairmanship of Mr. Justice Davidson…
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CESSNOCK Thursday.—James Allen; 16, Railway street, Cessnock, a tophand employed at Aberdare No. 2 Colliery, was…
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MELBOURNE Thursday.—We Minister for Mines (Mr. McKenzie) said most encouraging results had been obtained from…
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CESSNOCK, Thurs.—The only mine idle on the coalfields to-day is Abermain No [?] colliery where a dispute has arisen involving…
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HEREFORD (Germany), Feb. 21.—Four hundred and fifty ; including at least two British officers, are trapped underground in a coalmine at Unna, near Dortmund, following a serious explosion at mid-day yesterday…
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