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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1953

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

Coal Trucks for Wheat?

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 6 January 1953 · page 6

Two B.C.H. trucks, the largest in Australia, have been converted to wheat bulk trucks and are being…

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Mass Education Campaign in the Gold Coast

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 6 January 1953 · page 4

In the Western Province of the Gold Coast the members of the Winneba Youth Club recently organised a series of street-by-street literacy classes as their contribution to the mass education campaign now being held in the Gold Coast…

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Coal Trucks for Wheat?

The Picton Post · Wednesday 14 January 1953 · page 5

Two B.C.H trucks, the largest in Australia, have been converted to wheat bulk trucks and are being…

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Coal Trucks For Wheat?

Camden News · Thursday 15 January 1953 · page 3

Two B.C.H. trucks, the largest in Australia, have been converted to wheat bulk trucks and are being…

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Labor Meeting At Picton Minister For Mines Speaks

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 February 1953 · page 8

State Mines Minister, Mr. J. G. Arthur, Member for Cessnock, addressed a meeting at Picton on Friday afternoon last on behalf of the labor Candidate for Wollondilly Electorate, Mr. Bert…

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Main Road Reconstruction Colliery Proprietors Not in Favour of Levy

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 March 1953 · page 9

A conference regarding the reconstruction of Main Road 259 (Camden to Burragorang) was held on the 23rd February at the Department of Main Roads Head Office, when Colliery Proprietors met…

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Main Road Reconstruction Colliery Proprietors Not in Favour of Levy

Camden News · Thursday 19 March 1953 · page 9

A conference regarding the reconstruction of Main Road 259 (Camden to Burragorang) was held on the 23rd February at the Department of Main Roads Head Office, when Colliery Proprietors met…

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Employment in the Coal Industry

Camden News · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 3

Mr. Jeff Bate, M.H.R., has forwarded the following information in regards to the coal situation:—…

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Employment in the Coal Industry

The Picton Post · Wednesday 8 April 1953 · page 5

Mr. Jeff Bate, W.H.R., has forwarded the following informationS in regards to the coal situation:—…

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Pressure Mine Looms As Soviet Threat

Camden News · Thursday 1 October 1953 · page 8

The pressure mine, known to be in Russia's possession, is a naval threat "so deadly that it may be capable of…

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Industrial Dispute at Nattai-bulli Colliery

Camden News · Thursday 22 October 1953 · page 1

Representatives of employees and the Colliery Management met on Tuesday under the chairmanship…

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Housing Commission Homes for Mine Workers No General Ballot To Be Held

Camden News · Thursday 29 October 1953 · page 1

Housing Commission homes being erected in Camden are primarily intended for housing employees of the…

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Coal for Gas Works Acting Gas Engineer's Report Necessary to Use Aberdare Coal

Camden News · Thursday 17 December 1953 · page 4

Mr. B. Moxham in his report to Council at the meeting held on 23rd November, stated that a trial of fifteen tons of…

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