Coal Strike "Shadow Sparring" Premier's Suggestion Denied by Miners and Owners
Both owners and unionists in the coal industry denied that they were "shadow sparring" in the present dispute, as suggested by…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →New England · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1940
496 stories in New England's papers · page 8 of 25
Emmaville Mining
The Ottery Mine, which is being operated by the Burma Malay Coy., has been working ore exposed between No. 2 and No. 3 levels, and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Coal Strike; Intelligence and Democracy !
As she was being conducted to the guillotine during the French Revolution Madame Rowland turned to the statue of Liberty and said: "Oh, liberty, what things are done in thy name!" The thought arises when contemplating the foolish action of the miners and their leaders…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coal for Italy Likely Purchases From America LONDON
A message from Rome says that if the European war continues Italy will buy valued at £3,600,000 from America…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mt. Isa Mines Not To Close at Once BRISBANE
It was announced yesterday that Mt. Isa Mines Pty Ltd will not close, down at the week-end. Coal, which was ordered from Blair…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Yesterday's News Assassination : Coal Strike : Killed by Fumes : Conspiracy Case : Fruit Marketing
Sir Michael C'Dw[?]er. former Lieut-Governor of the Punjab. was shot dead at a meeting of the East India Association by an Indian gunman…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Coal Strike Miners' Decision Must Not Seek Other Work SYDNEY
The Lithgow Board of Management of the Western Miners' Federation has adopted a motion that members must refrain from…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →What is Behind the Coal Strike ?
It is in every way lamentable that in this time of national emergency, Australia should be in the throes of an industrial upheaval that may very well paralyse all industry before it is finished…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Vic Railways Shortage of Coal Stocks MELBOURNE
The Railway Commissioners in a statement issued yesterday declared that Victorian railway services might be drastically…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Finns Tell Reds Where Mines Were Planted London
Soviet military authorities formally occupied Viipuri when columns of motorised infantry entered the city to-day. The Finns indicated the position of land mines, which the Russians are clearing away…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Effect of Coal Strike Vessels Tied Up MELBOURNE
Shipping in Melbourne is being affected by the coal strike and yesterday it was authoritatively learned that at least 20 inter-state vessels were tied up…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Ohio Coal Disaster 20 Killed—69 Missing LONDON
A message from Ohio states that 20 people were killed and 69 are missing in a coal mine disaster. An explosion occurred in the mine…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Striking Coal Miners Attempt to Draw NonUnionists From Rothbury Estate SYDNEY
Proposals were discussed at a union conference in Sydney to withdraw non-unionists employed on Rothbury Estate, where 10,000 tons of coal are…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Miners' Dispute General Secretary's Statement SYDNEY
The General Secretary of the Miners Federation, Mr. W. Orr, to-day expressed the opinion that the Government would be most unwise to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Prime Minister "May Take Gloves Off" to Miners
The Prime Minister (Mr. R. G. Menzies) refused to-day to comment on the coal situation, although it is regarded as possible that he may…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Crushed Under Two Tons of Rock Kalgoorlie Mine Tragedy KALGOORLIE
Two men were Killed when they were crushed under two tons of rock which fell without warning from the roof of a stope at the 1400ft level in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Government Action in Coal Strike "Attempt to Make an Issue Would be Unwise"
Mr. Orr to-day expressed the opinion that the Government would be most unwise to make an issue of defending the blundering of the Federal…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mining Fatality Two Men Killed By Fall of Rock KALGOORLIE
Crushed under two tons of rock, which fell without warning from the roof of a stope at the 1400 feet lever in Hannan's Star shaft of the Lake…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Miners' View SYDNEY
The General Secretary of the Miners' Federation. "Mr. W. Orr, referring to the Prime Minister's statement said Mr. Menzies' abstractions…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →World's Finest Coal Mine Established in Notts Planned By Architect To Blend With Countryside By Air Mail) LONDON, March 2
A colliery without pithead grime grime or noise, its lawns and flower beds merging naturally into the surrounding country,…
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