Dispute Settled at Aberdare Central Colliery
The Superintendent of Caledonian Collieries (Mr. N. J. Clark) has given the Northern Miners' Federation a written assurance that staff men will…
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Mining & the mines, 1941
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Judge Appreciates Work Former Miners' Official
SYDNEY, Monday.—Judge Drake-Brockman to-day sent a letter to Mr. W. Shakespeare, former miners' vice-president, expressing his appreciation of the work…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Pension Scheme Delay "Miners Fear Government Side-stepping"
"The impression seems to be gaining ground among our members that it is the intention of the Government to sidestep promises made to the federation at…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Industrial News Rise of 2/ a Week For Victorian Miners
SYDNEY, Monday.—Owing to the increased cost of living, the Miners' Central Reference Board to-day gave an increase of 2/ a week to members of the Victorian…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Run Over In Colliery
By consent, Margaret Ellen Gollan, of Elford Avenue, Weston, was awarded £800 against Hebburn Ltd. for the death of her husband, William Thomas…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Maitland Main Miners Resume
Maitland Main miners were back at work to-day alter a one-day stoppage. Contract miners walked off the Job yesterday when they learned that by…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal Petrol Company's View
"The speed with which the State Government proceeds will decide the value of its latest step," said the Chairman of Directors of Coal Petrol Pty. Ltd. (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Miners' Pensions Not Likely This Session
SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The Premier (Mr. Mair) said in the Legislative Assembly to-day that he did not think there was much chance of introducing legislation…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Miners and Ministry Reminder of Promise
"If the State and Federal Governments desire to maintain peace in industry they should not be alowed to play fast and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →To-day's Accidents Mine Laborer Hurt
Frank Middlewood, 18, laborer, of Adelaide Street, Paxton, struck his head on a beam while at work to-day at Stanford Main No. 2 Colliery…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Power From Coal Select Committee to Inquire
SYDNEY, Tuesday.—A select committee to investigate the possible use of coal for power, was appointed by the Legislative…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Must Observe Regulations" Working Place Width in Mines
The margin between life and death when a fall of 50 tons of coal took place in Aberdare colliery on March 10, was seven feet. Thomas Oswald shouted a…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Industrial News Questions on Seniority Discussion by Miners' Board
Several questions on seniority were dealt with by the Board at Management of the Northern Miners' Federation yesterday. Kalingo lodge sought advice on the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Oil From Coal Miners' Leader Welcomes Inquiry
The appointment of a select committee to investigate the use of coal for power was welcomed by the President of the Northern Miners' Federation (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Timbering Rate for Pelton Colliery Fixed
Timber setting rates for Pelton Colliery were established by the Maitland Reference Board, sitting; in Newcastle to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Gold Find Near Drake
LISMORE, Wednesday.—A gold find is reported from Drake by Messrs. G. Easter-brook and E. Young. The lode is said to be 14 feet wide, and to carry 30…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Miners' Pension Delay "Threat to Industrial Peace"
"There can be no peace in the mining industry unless the Premier (Mr. Mair) lives up to the promises he made at the termination of the last general strike,"…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Increased Pay to Miners Deferred Points to be Cleared
Miners will not receive the wage increase recently awarded by the Central Reference Board in their next pay, as had been expected. Instead, it has been…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mr. Fadden Wants to Attend Opening of Miners' Building
It was learned yesterday that Mr. Fadden and the Minister for Labour (Mr. Holt) have expressed a desire to be present at the opening of the new building of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Industrial News Northern Coal Variation Central Board's Decision
SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The General Secretary of the Miners' Federation (Mr. Grant) to-day announced the decision of the Central Reference Board,…
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