Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Mining & the mines, all years

Murray · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1943

528 stories in Murray's papers · page 24 of 27

U.S. Miners Instructed to Resume WASHINGTON. Nov. 3

Border Morning Mail · Friday 5 November 1943 · page 5

The United Mine Workers’ Association has instructed miners to resume work as early as possible, because a satisfactory agreement has been executed between Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Miners Resume Work Following P.M.'s Warning Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 November 1943 · page 3

Following warnings by the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) and the Miners' Central Council, five of six mines which were idle…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Brownout Returns to Sydney Conservation of Coal Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 November 1943 · page 3

The lighting restrictions to be imposed to conserve coal, mean a return to the brown-out conditions operating when the danger of Japanese…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Only One Mine Idle Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 November 1943 · page 4

[?] which was [?] following the death of a mines yesterday and NSW coal mines worked today The total loss of production due to [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

“Guinea Gold” Soldiers Paper Celebrates Birthday

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 November 1943 · page 1

“Guinea Gold,” the Australian Army newspaper for Allied troops in New Guinea will complete the first year of its publication on…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

'Some Miners Don't Like - Mr. Curtin" SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 6 November 1943 · page 2

In the coalmining Industry there were some men who did not want to work or play the game. They did not like the Prime Minister and they did not want to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Coal Production May Increase SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 8 November 1943 · page 3

Coal owners and men said yesterday they would seek full co-operation to step up coal production. Coal talks will commence in Sydney…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

All Collieries Working Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 9 November 1943 · page 3

Every colliery in New South Wales is working to-day…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

All Miners At Work TY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 9 November 1943 · page 4

All collieries in NSW were at work today when a conference between Federal Ministers. mine-owners and union officials to discuss outstanding problems of…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

900 Miners Idle SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 November 1943 · page 6

A fresh dispute involving Richmond Main which employs more men than any other pit in Australia offset the return to work today of Hebburn No…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

“Greatest Battle Since Salerno Raging” Nazis Mine Section of Rome LONDON, November 10

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 11 November 1943 · page 1

The greatest battle since Salerno has been in progress during the last three days in the area between the V[?]olturno and Garigliano rivers, according to Vichy radio, which adds: “The battle is still going on, but…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Five Collieries Idle Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 3

Five collieries--the largest number since the recent conference between the Government and the Coal Interests to solve industrial unrest--were…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

5 Mines Idle Yesterday

Border Morning Mail · Friday 12 November 1943 · page 5

Including three fresh stoppages, five mines employing a to[?] of 1420 men, were idle on the NSW co[?]fields today and production loss for the period [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

One Coal Mine Idle. Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 13 November 1943 · page 2

The only coal mine in NSW Fields idle today was Invincible in the west. Production [?] of only 600 tons brings the total loss this week [?] 11,000 tons compared…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Coal Position

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 16 November 1943 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Tuesday: The Commonwealth Coal Commissioner threatened to-day to stop coal supplies altogether to industrial users…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

5 Mines Idle in N.S.W. SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 16 November 1943 · page 1

Five mines, involving a coal loss of 4450 tons, and 1511 men. were idle in NSW today…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Three Mines Idle. Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 17 November 1943 · page 2

Northern NSW mines were all working today, the there were three hold-ups in the west and south. Proposal of the Prime Minister to take only nine days, instead…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

5000 Tons of Coal Lost. Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 18 November 1943 · page 5

Richmond Main in the north was among five mines idle in NSW coalfields today. About 1800 men were involved in the stoppages. which resulted in a production loss…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Coal Effect on Victorian Railways MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 18 November 1943 · page 5

The Railways Commissioners pointed out today that the department’s coal position would be serious it there was mote than a nine day coal loss at…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

[?] Tons of Coal Lost Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 November 1943 · page 2

Heaviest coal loss due to mines not working occurred today. It is estimated that [?]000 tons of coal, the heavie[?] for the month were not mined…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →