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Mid North Coast · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1943

46 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 1 of 3

Stoppages in Mines Ring-leaders to Be Prosecuted Sydney

The Northern Champion · Saturday 9 January 1943 · page 2

The Commonwealth Crown Solicitor, Mr. G. A. Whatson, announced last night that coalminers alleged to have been responsible for mine stoppages…

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119 Miners to Be Charged

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1943 · page 2

Prosecutions will be launched against 119 coal miners following the stoppages of work last week, and the manager of a mine will also be…

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Striking Miners Call-up Action Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 12 January 1943 · page 3

The Commonwealth Coal Commission unanimously decided yesterday that four wheelers hitherto employed at Wallerawang colliery, in the…

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Gold Found in Temora Footpath

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 9 February 1943 · page 4

There was a time when, to induce people to emigrate to Australia, they were assured that the very streets were paved, with gold; they had only…

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Will Still Use Gold

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 17 February 1943 · page 2

There is no reason to suppose central banks and governments will discontinue the use of gold. The National City Bank of New…

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"This Woman Is Mine"

The Northern Champion · Saturday 20 February 1943 · page 4

"This Woman is Mine," Frank Lloyd's newest story of early nineteenth century romance and adventure, with Franchot Tone, John Carroll,…

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Miners' Strike Extends Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 23 February 1943 · page 3

The Acting Deputy Crown Solicitor, Mr. C. L. Quinlivan, announced last night that striking miners on the South Coast would be prosecuted. Seven…

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Striking Miners To Be Prosecuted

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 23 February 1943 · page 3

Sydney: The Acting Deputy Crown Solicitor (Mr. C. L. Quinlivan) announced last night (Monday) that striking miners on the South Coast…

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British Mine Laying

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 24 February 1943 · page 3

Some weeks ago Horner Metz wrote in "The Monitor" as follows:— Two of the most dangerous and important, albeit most unsung, tasks of…

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38 Miners Summoned Lithgow

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 February 1943 · page 5

For allegedly being absent from work at Cullen Bullen colliery several weeks ago, thirty-eight men have been summoned to appear before…

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Newcastle Miners May Go on Beer Strike for Schooners Newcastle

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 February 1943 · page 5

A special meeting of all unions in Newcastle district has been called for Monday to consider what action should be taken to force hotelkeepers to sell…

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Will Still Use Gold

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1943 · page 3

There is no reason to suppose central banks and governments will discontinue the use of gold. The National City Bank of New…

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Our Mail Bag. P.P. Boards and Coal Mines (To the Editor.)

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 9 March 1943 · page 4

Sir, -- You will have noticed that a movement has been started for the elimination of Pastures Protection Boards. This is only one of the hardy…

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Coal Last Through Strikes. Hold-up Most Serious This Year. SYDNEY, Latest

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 10 March 1943 · page 2

It to estimated that 88,000 tons of coal production will be lost to-day as the result of strikes by about 11,000 miners at 24 N.S.W. pits. The hold-up…

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Twenty-six Mines Idle

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 12 March 1943 · page 2

Twenty-six coal mines in New South Wales were idle on Wednesday because of strikes, causing a loss of 28,000 tons of coal. The…

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Lack Of Coal

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 31 March 1943 · page 1

Friday last the General Secretary of the Miners' Federation, Mr. G. W. S. Grant, appealed to miners to resume work, and said he expected many of…

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New Minister of Mines

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 2 April 1943 · page 2

It is understood that among the chief recommendations of the Federal Commission set up to inquire into the coal industry is the…

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Soldier's Letter to Miners. Front-line View of Strikes

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 April 1943 · page 2

Congratulations to Cessnock No. 2 miners on their achievement in working 1,060 days without a local stop page have been sent to the men by…

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Butter Rationing Miners Strike Protest

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 June 1943 · page 2

Protesting against butter rationing, miners at Hebburn No. 1 on the Northern field, struck on Tuesday, contending that eight ounces…

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Charlie Chaplin in "The Gold Rush"

The Northern Champion · Saturday 19 June 1943 · page 3

"The Gold Rush," which screens on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, as a special attraction, is said to be a symbolical autobiography by Chaplin…

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