Mining Dangers Compared Newcastle and Maitland Evidence Of Deputy
What was described as "bumping of the pillar" (movement of the strata) was one of the worst dangers in a coal mine, it was…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1940
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New Anti-mine Device Iron Ships Made "Wooden" Hundreds of Vessels Fitted (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, March 10
With the arrival of Britain's latest and largest liner, Queen Elizabeth, at New York, details have been disclosed in London of a newly-evolved method…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Why Italy Got Her Coal Is There A Big Move Behind? Hints Are Thrown Out London
After the decision to release the 13 Italian colliers and cargoes, previously detained, six more were brought into the control station to-day. Three had coal cargoes for Italy, the others…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Hold Out for Six Weeks Mining Workers' Leaders' Claim Craftsmen Could Last Lot Longer Sydney
Mineworkers' leaders claim that their members can hold out in the national coal strike, which began to-day, for six weeks or more. By that time, they maintain, industry in general will be…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Coal Strike Begins To-day No Move by Chief Judge for Compulsory Talks "Unions Prepared for Two-month Stoppage" Sydney
The coal strike will officially begin to-morrow. More than 200 mines and nearly 25,000 mineworkers will be idle in all States. The Federal Attorney-General (Mr. W. M. Hughes)…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Miners Discuss Strike
Northern developments in the nation-wide coal strike were discussed by the Miners' Management Board at Newcastle Trades Hall to-day. In the absence of the President (Mr. T. Hoare) in W. Australia, the Vice-President (Mr. H. Scanlon), nearest the camera, presided. To the left of the Chairman, around the table are Messrs. J. Sneddon, E. Wallwork, J. Hilton, C. Russell (face obscured), W. May, W. Morgan, W. Shakespeare, E. Grant, J. B. Simpson and J. L. Halliday. Messrs…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Italy's Coal Shipments
The settlement of the controversy which followed the detention of Italian ships carrying German coal will be welcomed as an evidence that…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Stimulating Gold Production Canberra
Grants of £22,000, to be spread over five years, to stimulate the production of gold in Australia were approved to-day by the Economic Cabinet…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Miners Claim Compensation Commission Begins Long Sitting
The Workers' Compensation Commission commenced a long sitting extending over two weeks at the Newcastle Courthouse this afternoon. Kelly, and Mr. H. V. Jaques, instructed by Mr. W. J. Cleaves (Messrs. Sparke and Helmore) for the respondent company…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Small Arms Factory and Coal Delivery Lithgow
There was some upset at the Small Arms factory yesterday when a five-ton lorry with coal from Gillard Bros.' mine at Bowenfels entered the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →In Dark Till Last Queensland Miners Southern Planning Criticised Brisbane
Following a telephone call from the General President of the Miners' Federation last night to "bring the men out," the Secretary of the Queensland Colliery…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Miners Meet A.C.T.U. Transport Leaders To Confer SYDNEY
Coal strike activities will be centred in Melbourne during the next two or three days. THE President (Mr. Nelson) and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Alleged Theft of Gold Slimes Remand at Wollongong WOLLONGONG
David Risk, who appeared in Wollongong Police Court to-day on five charges of having stolen gold slimes, valued at £1684/4/, the property of the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Town Without Electricity Bellbird's Supply Off During Strike Safety Precautions at Mines
Bellbird, which has a population of 2000, is without electricity and will have to contend with this inconvenience while the strike lasts…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Let Miners and Owners Fight It Out Government Intervention Based on Force Would Be Disastrous
In the week-end I talked with Mr. W. M. Hughes, Federal Attorney-General. Previously I had conversations with Mr. W. Orr, Secretary of the Combined Mining Unions, and Mr. C. F. Mallett, Secretary of the Combined Colliery Owners…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →It Was Settled by Common-sense Chamberlain On Italian Coal Ship Issue LONDON
Announcing that only one Italian coal ship remained at the British contraband control station, the Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain) explained in the House of Commons to-day that the other ships had left Rotterdam after the zero hour fixed…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mr. Menzies on the Coal Strike Will Consider Proposal For Conference Transport Unions Back Mineworkers
The Prime Minister (Mr. R. G. Menzies) will confer with the Attorney-General (Mr. W. M. Hughes), who also is Minister for Industry, on the question of convening a…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Parties Shadow Sparring Mair Critical of Coal Dispute He Urges Action By Federal Court SYDNEY
Accusing the parties to the coal dispute of shadow sparring instead of getting down to realities, the Premier (Mr. Mair) declared in the Legislative Assembly to-day that the Commonwealth Arbitration Court should call a compulsory…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Major Diplomatic Victory" British Agreement With Italy Release of Coal Ships (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, March 11
Commenting on the agreement reached between Britain and Italy regarding coal exports from Germany, the Rome correspondent of the "New York Times"…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Gold Salute and Geebung to Win Flying Divisions Early Bird Is Chosen in V.p. Handicap Outstanding Performers Engaged at Meeting
The appearance of some outstanding candidates for the important A.J.C. autumn carnival adds interest to the long Victoria Park programme of nine events to-morrow. Gold Salute and Geebung, two high class performers,…
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