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New England · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1941

241 stories in New England's papers · page 6 of 13

Life at Tennant Creek Northern Mine Inspector's Experience

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 June 1941 · page 5

The office of an Inspector of Mines at Armidale has been staffed by the arrival of Mr. E. B. Dow, from Tennant Creek…

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Hidden Gold Legend of House with Dungeon

The Uralla Times · Thursday 5 June 1941 · page 4

A legend of 2,000 hidden gold sovereigns a persists about a strange ok[?] home Beaconsfield Parade, St K[?]da (Victoria),…

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Need for Coal Reserves Appeal to Industry SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 June 1941 · page 1

The chairman of the commonwealth Coal Board, Mr. Justice Davidson, appealed last night to a in the coal industry to co-operate to…

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German Mine Towed by Fishing Boat Belonged to Old Field ADELAIDE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 1

After having been towea six nine, by a fishing boat, a mine of Germai forigin was dismantled yesterday afternoon by naval authorities near…

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On the Coalfields "End Petty Stoppages," Appeals Miners' Executive SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 7 June 1941 · page 1

A joint statement by the Excutive of the Miners Federation to-day appealed to the men to put an end to petty stoppages on the…

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Coal Miners and Militia Training SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 10 June 1941 · page 1

The General Secretary of the Miners' Federation, Mr. Grant, referring to tie decision of 56 miners at Medway Colliery, on the South…

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British Coal Miners on the Job Increase Daily Output Do A.R.P. and Fire Fighting Work

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 June 1941 · page 3

The British miner says that Great. Britain is going to win the war, if coal coal production will do it. The Nazi propaganda of…

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Mine Sweepers Effort Further Profit Reniutod

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 11 June 1941 · page 4

The minesweepers' effort has now reached the £100 mark. This includes the dance organised by Miss Stella Chapman on Saturday night and the…

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V.C. Miners' Institute The Committee Meets

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 12 June 1941 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Institute was held in the Library on Tuesday. The president, Mr. J. H. Truscott, presided, and others…

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Prospecting for Gold on Catchment Area Labourer Granted Authority to Enter

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 7

In the Warden's Court at Armidale yesterday, Arthur Clark, labourer, of 179 Jessie-street, was granted authority to enter and prospect for gold on…

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More Coal Miners' Leaders' Decision Unnecessary Stoppages Condemned SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 14 June 1941 · page 1

A motion condemning unnecessary stoppages in the coal industry and urging members of the Miners' Federation to submit all…

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Yesterday's News Armidale Ambulance--A.I.F--Compulsory Unionism--Miners' Obligations

The Inverell Times · Monday 16 June 1941 · page 6

A financial statement presented at a meeting of Armidale District Ambulance committee showed that finances had declined from £172 9 9 to…

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Aberdare Colliery Disciplinary Measures SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 18 June 1941 · page 1

Measures to ensure the continuity of work at the Aberdare central colliery were adopted at a large meeting of the Aberdare central lodge…

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Continuity of Work at Colliery Aberdare Lodge Will Fine Obstructionists NEWCASTLE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 18 June 1941 · page 4

Measures to ensure a continuity of work at Aberdare Central Colliery were adopted at a large meeting of Aberdare Central Lodge…

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Handsome Gifts £1000 For Red Cross Gold Button SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 1

Mr. O. H. O'Brien, a Sydney [?]trical goods merchant, paid[?]for a gold Red Cross Day button. He said he wanted to set an[?]…

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Petrol Rationing May Close Some Mines Transport Position Serious SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 June 1941 · page 4

According to the genera) secretary of the Miners' Federation (Mr. G. W. S. Grant) about 50 per cent. of the coal mines In the…

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Bowls Holders Lose Two Trophies Gold Buttons: Boomerangs

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 June 1941 · page 2

Bright weather on Wednesday was responsible for a good, attendance at Armidale bowling green. The green played well and some good close…

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Bowls Kelly Retains Cock O' the Walk Badge Gold Buttons Challenge Resisted

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 30 June 1941 · page 2

Another fine week-end brought a better attendance than usual at Armidale bowling green. F. Faull failed in his challenge to J…

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Queensland Coal

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 July 1941 · page 2

Immediate Federal action, to permit Queensland to supply its own requirements of coal and eliminate what he described as…

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Timber Ships Requisitioned For Mine-Sweeping SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 12 July 1941 · page 1

The Minister for the Navy, Mr. Hughes, declared there was little likelihood that the Navy Department would give up control of the…

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