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New England · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1942

383 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 20

Miners' Institute Committee Meets Mr. S. A. Truscott Elected to Committee

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 12 March 1942 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Vegetable Creek Miners' Institute was held in the Library on Tuesday, Mr. J. H. Truscott presiding. Others…

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Warden's Court Mining Applications

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 4

In the Warden's Court yesterday, Florence Schmutter, of Marsh-street, Armidale, miner, was granted authority to enter grazing land held by the…

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Sabotage in Mines Immediate Action SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 8

Mines Minister Baddeley said to-day that action is to be taken immediately with hegard to sabotage at the Invincible Colliery, Cullen Bullen…

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Bowls President's Trophy Gold Leaves Play

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 2

G. Bishop (10bhd.) defeated Father Tully (10 on) in the president's consistency trophy by 152 to 108, handicaps adjusted…

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Tin Mining Industry Statement by Mr. J. P. Abbott, M.P.

The Inverell Times · Friday 13 March 1942 · page 4

Following on representations made by Mr. J. P. Abbott, M.H.R. for New England, the Minister for Munitions has written to Mr. Abbott in the…

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Mine Sweepers From Singapore Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 1

A flotilla of Australian built and Australian manned mine sweepers have arrived in Australian waters. They were the last ships to leave…

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Floating Mine Near Coast Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 4

Members of the R.A.N. to-day rendered harmless an enemy mine which was discovered yesterday by the crew. of an inter-State steamer off the coast…

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Mine Near Clovelly Destroyed by R.A.N. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 16 March 1942 · page 6

Members of the RA.N. to-day rendered harmless an enemy mine which was discovered yesterday by an interstate steamer off the coast near…

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The Importance of the Tin Mining Industry

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 March 1942 · page 6

Following, on representations made by Mr. J. P. Abbott, M.H.R. for New England, the Minister for Munitions has written to Mr. Abbott in the…

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Bowls Competitions Five Games Played Hoodoo on the Gold Leaves Holders

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 March 1942 · page 2

A crazy man I once did meet, Who raved on pleasures of defeat, "Come, crazy man, come tell me now How get you these strange…

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Strike at Coal Mine 40 "Clippers" Cease Work SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 18 March 1942 · page 4

Due to a strike by about 40 clippers, 900 men were idle to-day at the Richmond Main Colliery on the northern fields…

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Coal Miners Stage Stay-in Strike Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 1

A slay-in strike was staged by about 110 miners at J. and A. Brown's colliery. Freemen's Tunnel, to-day. The men sent about five waggons…

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Cathay Mining Syndicate's Operations

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 2

The Cathay Mining Syndicate contained a return of l ton 15cwt. 3 qrs. 13lbs of tin from a clean-up of March 11…

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Coal Production Bounds Ahead SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 23 March 1942 · page 4

The Minister for Mines. Mr. Baddelley, revealed to-day that the last fortnight's coal production in New South Wales was the…

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4Q-hour Week for Coal Miners Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 4

From the second pay period after to-day all coal mining cmployees in all States except Queensland will work a 40-hour…

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Yesterday's News Hotel Hours-- Train Accident-- General MacArthur-- Coal Production

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 6

Following a meeting of the State Cabinet yesterday, the Premier (Mr. McKell) announced his intention of immediately issuing regulations…

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Idle Mines Ridiculous Excuse SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 1

Four mines on the Northern and Western coalfields, involving about 1400 men. are idle to-day. The secretary of the Northern…

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Two Mines Idle Government Order Defied SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 30 March 1942 · page 4

In defiance of the Federal Government's order to return to work to-day, miners at Hebburn No. 2 colliery, on the Maitland…

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1700 Miners Idle in New South Wales To-day SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 31 March 1942 · page 1

Including Hebburn No. 2. which is still defying the order given by the Federal Government under the National Security Regulations 77. to…

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Miners Resume Prime Minister's Warning SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 1 April 1942 · page 1

Following the Prime Ministers stern warning last night that all strikes must stop, all miners who had been idle on the northern fields…

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