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Mining & the mines, 1946

384 stories in New England's papers · page 14 of 20

Butter From Coal

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 4

The Allies have found evidence that the Germans had evolved a process whereby butter of the first quality could be made from coal. It had a…

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Week's Coal Loss Over 25,000 Tons SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 8

Fourteen hundred miners at four N.S.W. coal mines were idle to-day for the loss of 4500 tons. This brings the loss for the week to…

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Timber Mill to Close Coal Shortage Effects Glen Innes Men Forced Out of Work

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 August 1946 · page 1

Rail restrictions are forcing Glen Innes men out of work. The employees of one timber mill have been given a week's…

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Mines Idle Large Loss Production SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 August 1946 · page 1

In an attempt to force the withdrawal of summonses issued against two members of Hebburn ‘No. 1 Miners’ alleging offences under the Coal…

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Miners Stampede Police Fire on Strikers JOHANNESBURG

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 August 1946 · page 1

Six native mine workers were crushed to death in a stampede at the Subnigel mine when the police fired on 1500 Rand mine strikers, who attacked…

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Six Natives Killed in Stampede When Police Fire on Striking Miners JOHANNESBURG, Wednesday

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 August 1946 · page 2

Six native mine workers were crushed to death in a stampede at Subnigel mine when police fired on 1500 Rand mine strikers who…

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Princess of Youth Will be Crowned at Blue and Gold Ball

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 August 1946 · page 8

Winning princess of the Police Boy's Clnb and Anti TB Appeal will be crowned at the Bine and Gold Ball to be held in the Town Hall on…

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Miners Attempt to Force Concession Withdrawal of Summonses Three Pits May Cease Praduction SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 August 1946 · page 1

In an attempt to force the withdrawal of summonses issued against two members of Hebburn No. 1 Miners'…

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Coal Position Suggested Remedy

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 August 1946 · page 8

Mr. E. .L Killen, President of the Graziers' Association, writes:— The coal situation must be pretty bad' when union officials, at a N.S.W…

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Week's Coal Loss Over 50,000 Tons SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 August 1946 · page 1

Ten mines are idle in New South Wales to-day, for a total coal loss of 10,700 tons. This brings the total loss for the week to 51,741…

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Mines Idle Loss For Week 51,000 Tons SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 August 1946 · page 1

Ten mines are idle in N.S. Wales today for a total coal loss of 10.700 tons. This brings the total loss for the week to 51,740 tons…

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Coal For N.Z.

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 August 1946 · page 1

AUCKLAND, Saturday. --It is expected that 50,000 tons of coal will arrive in New Zealand from, the United States between now…

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New Coal Dispute Looming South Coast Mine Idle Alleged Breaking of Safety Rules SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 August 1946 · page 1

According to the State secretary of the Enginedravers and Firemen's Union (Mr. W. Lane), all coal mines in…

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Many Killed When Mines Explode Tragedy in Italy TRIESTE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 August 1946 · page 1

Forty-three were killed and 57 injured, including two Britsh soldiers hurt, when several mines exploded at Vergarola, near Pola, says…

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Bloodshed in India :: Palestine Atrocities Mines Explode Many Killed and Injured TRIESTE

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 August 1946 · page 1

Forty-three people were, killed and fifty-seven were injured, including two British soldiers hurl, when several mines exploded at…

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Formation of Coal Interesting Lecture Dr. Voisey at Guyra

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 20 August 1946 · page 6

Dr. A. H. Voisey, Lecturer in Geology and Geography at New England University College under the auspices of the…

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Mr. Chifley and the N.S.W. Miners "Vital Part of Story Left Out," Says Bruxner

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 20 August 1946 · page 4

"It was interesting to see Mr. Chifley's references in Western Australia to the N.S.W. miners," said the Leader of the…

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Suspension of Labour Conditions Application to Mining Warden

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 August 1946 · page 8

In the Warden's Court at Armidale to-day, New Baker's Creek Gold Mine (1937) No Liability, made application…

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Destroying the Nation's Coal Industry

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 29 August 1946 · page 4

A special session of the New South Wales' Parliament is this week considering the new Coal Bill provisions of which were recently agreed upon jointly by the Federal and New South Wales Governments in collaboration…

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Coal, the Plaything of Politicians

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 30 August 1946 · page 8

More trams and trains for the metropolis, but no relief for the country! That, apparently, is the slogan of the State Government. Yesterday, the Minister for Transport (Mr. O'Sullivan) announced that because there was a week's supply of coal on hand the restoration…

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