Coal and Transport
IT is ironical that the Railway Commissioners who carry coal for other users now find themselves short of supplies…
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Mining & the mines, 1947
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Four Hundred Tons a Shift From British Coal Cutter-loader
More than 400 tons of coal a shift a normal output from each A. B Meco -Moore simultaneous cutter-loader now being installed in British Coal mines An all British machine it does away with shot firing in pits…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Roaring 'Seventies Recalled Man Shod His Horse with Gold Shoes
HAVING visited Gulgong recently, Mr. Jas. O'Donnell, of "The Reeds," Molong, wrote, at the request of a western paper, a few…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →To-day’s Leader: Coal and Transport Sanctuary In America Former Hungarian Prime Minister
WASHINGTON, June 6—Despite strong United States opposition to the Communist , coup in Hungary including an announcement by President Truman that the United States does not “intend to stand Idly by” the former Hungarian…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Seeking Greater Safety In Coal Mines
SYDNEY, Saturday.—Check inspectors will confer with members of the Coal Board and the Minister for Mines (Mr. Baddeley) on Wednesday to ask for amendments to the Coalmines Regulation Act to ensure the greater safety and…
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BROKEN HILL, Sat.—A miner was killed and another seriously injured when an explosion occurred on the 1200ft. level of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Householders to Share Coal Cut Only Essential Users Escape Rationing
SYDNEY, Saturday.—The acting chairman of the Joint Coal Board, Mr. A. E. Warburton, has announced a cut in coal supplies of 20 per cent to all except essential services, the reduction to operate from Monday next…
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SYDNEY, Monday.—Because of a 20 per cent. cut in coal supplies to non-essential [?] many Sydney factories are preparing for a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Coal Cuts On Merit Curtailments Commence From To-day
Coal cuts for the steel, shipping, gas and electricity industries would be determined by treating them individually and "on their merits," the Acting Chairman of the Joint Coal Board (Mr. A. E. Warburton) said last night…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →“Government Should Take Over Mines” To Avoid Coal Crisis, Says Miners’ Leader
SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Unless the Government was prepared to take over control of all coal mines in Australia there would be recurrent crises in the industry, said the general president of the Miners’ Federation, Mr. I. Williams…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coal Cuts and Unemployment
Employers representatives say that thousands of employees would lose their jobs as a result of the cut in coal supplies…
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CESSNOCK, Tuesday. — All mines are at Work on the Maitland field to-day, with the exception of Aberdale. Extended…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Industry Hit By Coal Crisis
SYDNEY, Tuesday.—According to the managements of foundries, textile mills and other Industries directly concerned in the 20 per…
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Coal supplies to all consumers, except essential undertakings, will be cut by 20 per cent. This will have a direct effect on industry…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Nelson's Bay Camps Miners flouting Law
Port Stephens Shire Council has decided to take action against persons at Nelson's Bay who, it was…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →35-Hour Week for N.z. Miners Predicted
AUCKLAND, Tuesday.—“My opinion is that New Zealand miners will be enjoying a 35-hour working week by next…
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CANBERRA: Speaking from his long experience as a railway enginedriver, the Prime Minister (Mr. Chifley) said that while It…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Decision Soon on Coal Proposals Mechanised And Open Cut Mining Seen As Only Hope
SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Talks which the miners’ leaders had yesterday with members of the Joint Coal Board are being followed up to-day by discussions with the Minister for Supply and Shipping, Senator Ashley…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal Board’s Medical Scheme
CESSNOCK, Wed.— Kearsley Shire Council was last night advised by the Joint Coal Board that It was now giving…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →No Idle Mines at South Maitland
CESSNOCK, Wed. — With the return to work of Aberdare Extended colliery to-day there are [?] idle mines on the South Maitland…
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