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Murray · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1944

566 stories in Murray's papers · page 7 of 29

No Coke or Coal Next Winter SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 March 1944 · page 2

It was indicated in authoritative circles today that it is probable that coke and coal for domestic purposes will be banned during the winter…

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Senate’s Amendment to Coal Bill Accepted CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 March 1944 · page 1

The Senate’s amendment to the Coal (Wartime Control) Bill was accepted by the Government in the House of Representatives today and the measure…

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Coal Strike. No Decision Vital Talks Produce no Results SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 March 1944 · page 1

Considered by most competent observers to be the most vital of all the protracted discussions so far held by the miners’ leaders…

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Will Stand Aside If Necessary to Coal Production Mr Curtin Assails Coal Miners CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 6

The Prime Minister (Mr Curtin) told the House of Representatives today that he would be willing to stand aside as head of the Government if…

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Over 70,000 Welsh Miners Strike LONDON, March 8

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 6

Objecting to provisions of the Porter wages award, between 60.000 and 70,000 coal miners in Welsh fields were Idle today, out of a total of 100,000…

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Return to Work on Tuesday Council’s Instruction to Miners SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 6

Without demanding any guarantees from the Government, the Miners’ Central Council today decided to instruct striking south…

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Oaklands Coal Another Company to Be Formed to Mine and Market Product

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 March 1944 · page 3

Some little time ago Mr. R. Murray Sydney, who has had considerable experience in coal mining propositions, became interested in the…

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Govt. to Control Coalcliff Colliery Under Powers of New Coal Bill Production Manager Appointed Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Friday 10 March 1944 · page 1

Acting under powers conferred by the Coal Production (Wartime) Act, the Commonwealth Coal Commissioner (Mr Mighell) has taken steps to exercise control of Coalcliff coal mine…

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The South Coast Coal Strike Its Possible Effects

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 March 1944 · page 3

CANBERRA, Friday: It was announced by the Attorney-General (Dr. Evatt) that the Commonwealth Coal Commissioner (Mr. Mighell)…

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Coal Strike "Law Must Take Its Course" Canberra

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 March 1944 · page 3

It is expected, that Full Cabinet, which is now, discussing the coni situation, will re-affirm the principle enunciated by the Prime Minister…

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Lithgow Miners Claim Record LITHGOW

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 11 March 1944 · page 1

Western district miners claim what is believed to be a record for a fortnight’s coal production The past month’s production was stated to be on…

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Welsh Coal Strike LONDON, March 10

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 11 March 1944 · page 3

The whole of the Welsh coalfields are virtually at a standstill and there will be no new important move to end the deadlock until March 11, when…

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Coal Strike. “Combined Voice of South” Lodges Urge Resumption Almost Certain on Tuesday WOLLONGONG

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 11 March 1944 · page 1

By 28 votes to 18, the Southern Miners’ Delegates Board today linked itself with the Miners’ Central Council—governing body of…

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Coal Strike. Back to Work Tuesday All Possible Being Done by Owners To Have Mines Ready SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 13 March 1944 · page 2

On return to Sydney last night from a visit to the south coast the secretary of the Southern Colliery proprietors’ A[?]clation (Mr W. F…

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Most Coal Regulations Repealed SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 13 March 1944 · page 2

The coal control regulations issued under the National Security Act from time to time, which are now practically all repealed by order of Dr Evatt…

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Welsh Coal Strike Return to Work Advised London. March 11

Border Morning Mail · Monday 13 March 1944 · page 1

The Welsh Miners’ Executive has decided to submit to the delegates conference at Cardiff on March 11 a recommendation for an immediate…

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The Coal Strike the Miners Back at Work

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 14 March 1944 · page 3

SYDNEY. Tuesday: All but two of the South Coast coal mines resumed production this morning after a four weeks' strike. Corrimal and Mount…

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The Coal Strike the Miners Back at Work

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 14 March 1944 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday: All but two of the South Coast coal mines resumed production this morning, after a four weeks' strike. Corrimal and Mount…

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Latest War News Coal Strike Over Miners to Work To-morrow Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 March 1944 · page 3

With one meeting to go, South Coast minors voted by 828 to 761 in favour of general resumption to-morrow. This remaining…

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The Welsh Coal Strike

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 14 March 1944 · page 3

LONDON, Monday: By 61,000 votes to 13000 the Welsh coal Miners have a grand lo resume work, is Ayrshire In Scotland me of the…

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