Forde’s Warning on Coal Critical Position Developing MELBOURNE
It cost production is not increases not only will the war effort be seriously inspired, but thousands of workers will be thrown out of…
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More Coal Won Now Claim by Representatives of Miners MELBOURNE
Strong disagreement between the president (Mr Wells) and the secretary (Mr G. S. Grant) of the [?] Federation has developed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →More Coal Lost SYDNEY
Loss of production estimated at 2464 tons occurred in the north today. This was [?]owing to stoppages at Millfield, Elrington, Northern…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Worried By Coal Mr. Forde Summons Miners’ Leaders to Conference MELBOURNE
Seriously perturbed over the coal position, the acting Prime Minister (Mr Forde) and the acting Supply Minister (Dr Evatt) have [?]ummoned…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal Supplies Arrive Gas Rationing Deferred MELBOURNE
The Commonwealth Coal Commissioner (Mr Mighell) has advised the Metropolitan Gas Company that a shipment of 5000 tons of coal will immediately be made…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lowest Coal Loss Since May 29. SYDNEY
Miners involved in the only two stoppages on the NSW coalfields today claimed that both hold-ups concerned safety issues. The two pits, were Elrington and Millfield, both…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →To Visit Coal Fields Decision of Ministers MELBOURNE
The Acting Prime Minister (Mr Forde) and the Attorney-General (Dr Evatt) will visit NSW coalfields at the end of next week to discuss the proposal for the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Ministers Meet Miners Moves For More Production SYDNEY
Working of a six hour shift on Saturdays for a trial period of three months was among the suggestions discussed today at a conference…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Three Mines Idle Sydney
Although penalty rates for the holiday operated, three NSW coal mines were idle today, including South Bulli, where as a protest against alleged…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Montgomery’s Ship Hits Mine London. June 12
General Sir Bernard Montgomery’s ship struck a mine as he was on his way to Normandy, but he was uninjured, although there were casualties…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Monty's Narrow Escape Ship Strikes Mine London, Monday--AAP
General Montgomery's ship struck a mine as he was going to Normandy, but he was uninjured, says the "Daily Express."…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Oaklands Coal
When the North [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →3300 Tons of Coal Lost. Sydney
Despite an attempt to £top production, the State mine at L[?]thgow worked today. All south coast and western p[?]s worked, but in the north three pits, with an…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →English M.P. To Address Miners Will Accompany Federal Ministers CANBERRA
Fighting hard to maintain production and to avoid further coal rationing the Commonwealth Government has enticed the support of Mr F…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coal Miners Again Lagging
SYDNEY, Friday: Seven mines are idle in New South Wales to-day, resulting in 11,850 tons of coal being lost to the production drive. This is…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Many Miners Released Temporarily SYDNEY
Army leave without pay was granted to 399 miners up to May 19 so that they could work in NSW mines, Mr Forde said today; 52 other miners…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Victorian Coal Supplies Falling MELBOURNE
Victorian coal stocks were still falling, said the Premier (Mr Dunstan) tonight, despite statements made by Commonwealth authorities as to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Actions In Channel Smashing of Mine-Sweeper Group LONDON, June 14
Supreme Headquarters has announced that shortly after midnight on Wednesday seven enemy M class mine-sweepers were intercepted west of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →11,850 Tons Op Coal Lost Sydney
Unless coal stocks improve. It appears certain that coal and pas rationing will take place in NSW. This view was expressed today by…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →“Crush Japs In 18 Months” Mr. Ford’s Call To Miners SYDNEY
“I call upon the mine workers to realise the great responsibility confronting the United. Nations and I ask them to make this year the…
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