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New England · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1945

269 stories in New England's papers · page 13 of 14

In the Event of Settlement Return of Miners to Work

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 11 December 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The President of the northern miners, Mr. Crook, stated last night before his departure for…

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Bulk Electricity Ashford Coal Field Minister’s Decision

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 12 December 1945 · page 1

At a meeting of the North West County Council, held at Moree on Friday last, the following letter was forwarded by Mr. Roy Heferen, M.L.A.,…

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Our New Serial Well of Gold Chapter Vii.— (Continued.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 December 1945 · page 3

"Lynne insisted on coming out here for a holiday," Aunt Sophie said. "That wretch Julian put her up to it. We've travelled and travelled and…

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Alderman Rise in Wrath Armidale Included in Rationing Restrictions, Although No Coal Used Ald. Wilson's Tilt at Immunity for Law-breakers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 December 1945 · page 6

Aldermen of Armidale City Council were astonished and indignant, when informed at Monday night's meeting that, although Armidale did not use coal for generating electricity, the rationing restrictions applying in Sydney…

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Miners to be Ordered to Resume Work on Monday ? "A Most Hopeful Sign" for Early Settlement

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 13 December 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Fresh hopes overnight that an end to the disastrous strikes which have paralysed New South Wales and which are seriously disrupting industrial and community life in other States, may be in sight gained ground to-day, when it was disclosed that leaders of the…

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Great Strike Hopeful Outlook Miners May Resume Monday SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 14 December 1945 · page 1

The Australian Council of Trades Unions meets in Sydney this afternoon to write “finis,” it is believed, to the steel, coal, and shipping strikes. The…

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Our Serial Well of Gold CHAPTER VII.—(Continued.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 December 1945 · page 3

It grew dark, and among the trees a nightingale began to sing. the trees a nightingale began to sing. There was a slow drip-drop of water…

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Setlement in Sight? Ironwirkers to Seek Re-registration Miners May Resume Work on Mondy SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 December 1945 · page 1

The Australasian Council of Trades Unions met in Sydney this afternoon to write finis, it is believed, to the steel, coal and shipping strikes. The Miners' Central Council also met this afternoon and it is…

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Miners Stand by on the Coal Fields Ready for Work on

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 15 December 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Saturday—While 12,000 miners are standing by on the New Wales coalfields prepared for work on Monday, the strike leaders are conferring to-day on settlement terms of the coal, steel and shipping strikes…

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Miners Resume Seamen Also SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 17 December 1945 · page 1

Miners resumed work at northern pits, with one minor exception, to-day, but six of the largest collieries on the southern…

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Our Serial Well of gold CHAPTER VIII.—(Continued.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 17 December 1945 · page 3

"I haven't been able to leave the camp," the young man said. "But I've wanted to! I've wanted to get out and explore—now you're here we…

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Threat Of New Coal Strike "Going to Fight B.H.P. Again Shortly" Queensland Delegate Outspoken at Kurri kurri NEWCASTLE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 17 December 1945 · page 1

An intimation that there will be another strike soon was given by Mr. T. Miller, Queensland delegate to the Central Council of the Miners' Federation, when he addressed an aggregate meeting at Kurri Kurri…

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Earlier Relaxation of Rationing [?]If Miners Cut Holiday

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 18 December 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The State Government has asked the Miners' Federation to consider reducing the miners' Christmas holidays so that they will resume work on January 2 instead of…

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Miners Insist on Holidays

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 19 December 1945 · page 2

With a further 40,000 tons production of coal yesterday, all official efforts are bent on ensuring the speedy distribution of this, and…

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Our Serial Well of Gold CHAPTER IX.—(Continued)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 19 December 1945 · page 3

"There you are!" said Ormond, standing back a minute or two later. On the face of the column which…

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Britain's Coal Industry

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 20 December 1945 · page 1

LONDON, Thursday. — The Coal Industry Nationa[?]sation Bill, which sects to bring about the public ownership and…

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Nationalisation of British Coal Industry LONDON

Guyra Argus · Thursday 20 December 1945 · page 1

The Coal Industry Nationalisation Bill which seeks to establish public ownership and control of coal mining and certain allied activities, was read…

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Our Serial Well of Gold Chapter X "I've Lost My Way"

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 21 December 1945 · page 3

Guthrie was completely unprepared for the sight of Lynne and the camel when they came round the corner. He had been out since…

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Easing of Power Restrictions Announcement Expected To-day Coal Production Near Record SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 21 December 1945 · page 6

The Minister for Works (Mr. Cahill) is expected to announce this afternoon additional easing in power and…

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British Control of German Collieries

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 22 December 1945 · page 2

LONDON, Saturday. — It is officially stated that the British authorities are taking over direct control of all collieries in…

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