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New England · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1948

309 stories in New England's papers · page 13 of 16

Threatened Coal Mine Stoopage

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 15 October 1948 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday.—The Prime Minister, Mr. Chiefly said in the House of Representatives today that negotiations…

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Move to Stop Coal Strike

The Inverell Times · Friday 15 October 1948 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday.— Prime Minister Chifley said in the House of Representatives today that negotiations…

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French Coal Strike Paris

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 October 1948 · page 1

A statement calling o[?] French miners to persevere in their strike was issued last night by the French Miners…

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Threatened Coal Strike Moves to Avert Stoppage CANBERRA

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 October 1948 · page 15

The Prime Minister (Mr. Chifley) said in the House of Representatives to-day negotiations were actively…

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Growing Coal Strike Losses

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 18 October 1948 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday.—If miners' leaders at a meeting in Sydney today decide to e[?] the South Coast coal strike, a…

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General Coal Strike Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 18 October 1948 · page 1

If the miners' leaders meeting in Sydney to-day decides to extend the South Coast coal strike a general strike issue is…

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Violence Likely in France Communist Moves On Coal Strike Government Threatens Actions PARIS

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 18 October 1948 · page 1

There are increasing fears that violence may break out to-day on the northern coalfields of…

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Scholarship for Miners

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 October 1948 · page 3

Sixty-six young men, whose average age is only 20, have just been given the chance of a short cut to the top jobs in…

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Opportunities in U.k. Coal Industry

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 20 October 1948 · page 1

LONDON: Sixty-six young men, whose average age is only 20, have just been given the chance of a short cut to the…

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Crisis Deepens in French Coal Strike

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 20 October 1948 · page 1

PARIS, Wednesday.—Saint Etienne—storm centre of the French coalfields—is reported to be virtually in a state of siege as the French Government continues its moves to control the grim…

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French Coal Centre in State of Seige Serious Developments in Miners' Strike Barricades From Pit Props To Resist Police PARIS

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 October 1948 · page 1

St. Etienne—storm centre on the French coalfields— is reported to be virtually in a state of seige as the French Government continues its moves to control the grim industrial situation arising from the…

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Inverell Ambulance Service To-day Troops, Strikers Clash Over French Mine Strike

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 20 October 1948 · page 1

PARIS, Wednesday.—St. Ettienne—storm centre on the French coalfields—is reported to be virtually in a state of siege as the French Government continues its moves to control the grim industrial…

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South Coast Coal Strike Bid To Settle Dispute Conference in Sydney SYDNEY, Wed

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 October 1948 · page 2

Further efforts to settle the South Coast coal strike are being made to-day with a conference…

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Coal Strike Decision To-day

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 25 October 1948 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday.—The Miners' Federation Central Council at a meeting today will decide whether the South Coast strike…

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Decision To-day On Mine Dispute

The Inverell Times · Monday 25 October 1948 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday: The Miners’ Federation Central Council at a meeting to-day will…

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French Miners Prepare for Action. Defences Against Government Strikers

The Inverell Times · Monday 25 October 1948 · page 1

PARIS, Monday: Strikers in France’s northern coal areas are strengthening their defences in anticipation of a Government “offensive” to clear strike-bounds pits…

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South Coast Coal Strike Vital Meeting To-day Moves For Settlement SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 25 October 1948 · page 2

The Maters' Federation Central Council, at a meeting to-day, will decide whether the South…

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Serious Turn In French Strike Miners Strengjen Position to Meet Govt. Offensive Minister For justice Warms Hopurs For Action at Hand PARIS

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 25 October 1948 · page 1

Strikers in France's northern coal areas are strengthening thendefence in anticipation of a Government "offensive" to clear the strike bound pits. Miners' children who are threatened with want…

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Foreigners With Striking Miners

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 27 October 1948 · page 1

PARIS, Wednesday. — Many foreigners are included in the 350 strikers arrested at Calais yesterday as Government…

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French Coal Strike Paris

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 October 1948 · page 2

Many, foreigners are included inthe 350 strikers arrested at Alais yesterday as Government action to combat the…

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