Mr Curtin Is Definite Will Compel Miners to Work CANBERRA
The Prime Minister (Mr Curtin) today called upon the coal miners to go back to work tomorrow. “I say we shall stand or fall by the issue…
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Labor MHR Rebukes Prime Minister His Attitude to the Miners CANBERRA
Strongly reprimanding the Prime Minister for his statement earlier in the day on mining stoppages, Mr James (Lab, NSW), in the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →53 Miners Killed by Explosion 37 Others Believed Dead New York, May 13
A terrific explosion killed al least 53 miners and [?] 37 others in the Christopher Cool Company's mine near Morgantown, West Vir[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Coal Miners Out Again Nine Mines Affected
Tuesday was the worst day on the New South Wales coalfields since Mr. Ward's recent "peace" mission. A total of 1887 men were idle at nine…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Military to Act Striking Miners in Two Collieries CANBERRA
Bole 168, which bad been applied to the miners at M[?]d colliery, has been held in suspense provided the men continue to wark. However,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Three New Mines Strike Northern Mines Resume Production Sydney, Thuarday
Although production has been resumed to-day, all Northern mines which were on strike yesterday are in sympathy with the Millfield…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Three Collieries Idle in NSW 1000 Men tire Affected SYDNEY
Fresh disputes at three NSW collieries [?]eries offset to some extent the gratification expressed in mining circles this morning at the return…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →N.b.w. Gold Production
Production of gold in New South Wales for February was 7747 oz. fine, valued at £A80,962, an increase of 1704 oz. compared with the same…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Miners' Pensions Cost £20,000 a Year SYDNEY
The Minister for Mines (Mr Baddeley) revealed in the Legislative Assembly today that to date 3000 miners' pensions had been…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Human Labor, Not Gold, Will Win War Riverina M. P.'s Comment
"It is human labor, not gold, that will win this war. Labor, not money, is the real wealth: This Parliament, and every other' Australian Parliament could be…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Only One Mine Idle SYDNEY
Adjustment of matters in di[?] at the only mine Idle In NSW today, Belmont No. 3, is expected. Recently, following a fire in the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sword Hanging Over Heads of Miners! SYDNEY
Although Rule 168 has been applied against the miners at Pelaw Main and Wongawilli collieries, it is not to be implemented, as the men have now…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Gold Removed Under Enemy’s Guns WASHINGTON, May 16
The Navy Department has revealed that tons upon tons of available gold and silver and numerous securities were removed from the Philippines by a submarine…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Miners Warn Mr Curtin Application of Conscription SYDNEY
The miners' leaders will warn the Prime Minister (Mr Curtin) when they me[?]t him in Canberra tomorrow that if any…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Miners Meet Mr Curtin Canberra
Beneficial results are expected from the conference today between the Prime Minister (Mr Curtin) and other Ministers and representatives…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →900 Miners Idle in N.S.W. SYDNEY
Fire NSW coalmines were idle today owing to fresh disputes while miners who camp out on strike yesterday have resumed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →900 Miners Go Back to Work SYDNEY
Complying with the request of their leaders that there should be full production while the coal industry negotiations were proceeding at Canberra, 800 miners who…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Peace on Coalfields Miners' Plan For Government CANBERRA
The basis of a plan for submission to the Prime Minister and other Ministers to attain peace in the coal industry was formulated at a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →640 Miners Idle in Nsw Sydney
All mines on the northern fields were again in full production today, but Industrial peace was marred by stoppages on three western…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Better Transport for Miners; Minister's Aim SYDNEY
The Minister for Mines (Mr Baddley) said today that better transport to mines would mean greater coal production and make for contentment…
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