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Mining & the mines, 1943

305 stories in New England's papers · page 9 of 16

Coal Shortage Revelation in Britain (A.A.P. News). LONDON

The Inverell Times · Monday 9 August 1943 · page 1

Recent government revelations to the National Coalminers’ Executive indicated that more coal was needed in view of the new military moves…

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Stockings From Coal Tar

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 11 August 1943 · page 6

Manufactured from by-products of coal tar, thousands of pairs of Nylon stockings will be made available in Australia within the next three…

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Inquire Into Mine Stoppages Investigation Officers SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 August 1943 · page 1

A dispute occurred at Excelsior B colliery to-day and there are now four mines idle in this State. Officers of the Commonwealth…

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Inquiry Into Mine Stoppages SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 18 August 1943 · page 6

Pelton Colliery on the northern field is still idle, South Clifton pit is also not working and the Common- wealth investigation officers are…

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Idle Mines Enquiry as to Cause SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 18 August 1943 · page 1

Pelton colliery on the Northern field is still idle. South Clifton pit is also not working, and Commonwealth investigation officers are inquiring into…

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Move to Increase Coal Production

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 21 August 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY, Saturday.—The Miners' Federation will hold a conference with the new Federal Government as soon as possible…

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Strikes and Coal Losses SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 23 August 1943 · page 1

After eight weeks of idleness, during which it is estimated 32,000 tons of coal production were lost, Pelton on the Northern N.S.W. coalf[?]ld…

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Seven Mines and 2200 Miners Are Idler To-day SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 August 1943 · page 4

Seven collieries are idle in N.S.W. to-day, and the coal loss will be the heaviest since the latest anti-strike plan was brought into operation…

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Seven Coal Mines Idle To-day

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 26 August 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday.—It is estimated that about 6000 tons of coal production will be lost to-day as the result of…

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Serious Trouble Likely in Coal Mining Industry

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 31 August 1943 · page 1

LITHGOW, Tuesday.—The Executive of the Western Miners' Federation called out the men employed at Western Main…

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Idle Mines to Resume Friday?

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 September 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Although mines in the Western coalfields would be idle to-day, work should be resumed on…

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Petrol From Coal Cracking Method British Experiments

The Inverell Times · Friday 3 September 1943 · page 8

In view of the heavy financial commitments made in Australia to develop power alcohol and motor fuels from shale to supplement the petrol…

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Coal Shortage Severe in Melbourne MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Friday 3 September 1943 · page 1

Premier Dunstan announced last night that gas rationing and curtailed train services appeared inevitable unless there was a marked and…

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Travel Service to Be Rationed Victorian Grave Coal Shortage MELBOURNE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 3 September 1943 · page 1

The Premier Mr. Dunstan, announced appeared inevitable unless there was a marked and immediate improvement…

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Coal Shortage Train Restrictions in Victoria MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Monday 6 September 1943 · page 1

Owing to the serious coal shortage the Victorian Railway Commissioner yesterday announced drastic restrictions in country passenger and goods…

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Victorian Travel Cut Coal Crisis Affects Railways MELBOURNE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 6 September 1943 · page 1

Owing to the serious coal shortage, the Victorian Railway Commissioners yesterday announced drastic…

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Defeated Richmond Candidate Buys Gold Mine

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 September 1943 · page 1

Founder and leader of the One Parliament for Australia Movement, Mr. A. W. Anderson has taken over a gold mine…

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Coal Shortage Causes Gas Restrictions

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 September 1943 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—From midnight last night gas restrictions have been applied in most of the metropolitan area as…

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Mining Application Refused

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 September 1943 · page 4

The current issue of the Government Gazette states that the undermentioned application for authority to prospect in terms of section 17…

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Defeated Candidate Buys Gold Mine

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 September 1943 · page 2

Pounder and leader of the One Parliament for Australia Movement, Mr. A. W. Anderson, has taken over a gold mine. Unsuccessful candidate…

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