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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1948

10 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers

Big Coal Plan New Mines At Burragorang State-owned Pits

The Picton Post · Thursday 19 February 1948 · page 2

The New South Wales Government will open State-operated coalmines in three areas soon…

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Coal Shortage Leaves Aftermath at Picton Congestion On Local Railway Station

The Picton Post · Thursday 26 February 1948 · page 1

Those residents of Picton who were unfortunate enough to be on the local station between the hours…

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Football. Camden's Easy Win in Gold Cup Game

Camden News · Thursday 8 April 1948 · page 5

Campbelltown were no match for Camden in the Lack-Dawson Gold Cup match at Camden on Sunday last as they were beaten 28 to 2 in…

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Grant For Wollondilly Miners

The Picton Post · Thursday 22 April 1948 · page 6

A letter from the Joint Coal Board, advising Wollondilly Shire Council of a grant of £890/19/7 made available for…

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Mining Areas Amenities Sought

The Picton Post · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 4

Nattai River Progress Association informed the Council that sufficient land will be made over to the…

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Football. Camden Lose Gold Cup

Camden News · Thursday 19 August 1948 · page 8

Camden suffered their first defeat, for the season in cup football when they were convincingly beaten by Picton on Sunday in a match for the…

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We've "Had" the Miners' Federation

Camden News · Thursday 11 November 1948 · page 1

During the week Australia has had its periodical dose of Red job-control, with the customary hardship to the innocent third party—…

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We’ve “Had” the Miners’ Federation

The Campbelltown News · Saturday 13 November 1948 · page 1

During the week Australia has had its periodical dose of Red job-control, with the customary hardship to the innocent third party—…

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£25,000 for Development of Burragorang Coal Mine Loan Estimates Debate In Parliament Jeff Bate, M.L.A. Urges Larger Allocation

The Picton Post · Thursday 9 December 1948 · page 2

During the recent Parliamentary debates on the Loan Estimates for 1948-49, Mr. Jeff Bate spoke of the necessity for increasing the allocation to be spent on the Burragorang Coal Mine…

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Joint Coal Board. Donation to Camden Central School

Camden News · Thursday 9 December 1948 · page 2

Mr. S. Adams, hon, secretary of the Camden Parents and Citizens' Association, is in receipt of the following from the Secretary of the…

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