"Nationalise All Mines" Mr. Kellock's Appeal
"It is obvious in this national crisis that the Federal Government should take courage in both hands and control the mining industry in the interests of…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1941
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Coal Hold Ups Mr. Playford Concerned
ADELAIDE, Tuesday.—On his return to-day from the Eastern States, the Premier (Mr. Playford) expressed concern regarding the power position of local…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Miners' Claim Granted Notices at Aberdare Central
The Chairman of the Maitland Board of Reference (Mr. J. Council) granted yesterday a claim by the Miners' Federation that 14 men at Aberdare Central be…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Threat to Close Mines at Swansea Board Chairman Calls Conference
North Wallarah Colliery Pty. Ltd. has informed the Chairman of the Northern Coal Reference Board (Mr. J. Connell) that,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Northern Miners
Only domestic business had been dealt with, said the President of the Northern Miners' Federation (Mr. J. Kellock), at the conclusion of a special meeting of the Board…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Run Over by Coal Train
Run over by a train on the Port Waratah line on April 10, David Hume, 82, a pensioner, of Turton-road, Georgetown. had both legs amputated. He died in Newcastle…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Emperor Rewards Pilot with Gold Watch
LONDON, April 23. A.A.P.—Emperor Haile Selassie presented pilot Officer Arthur Johnstone, R.A.F., and formerly of Brisbane, with an inscribed gold…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Threat to Close Four Mines "More Production Needed"
Unless miners increased production four nines would have to be closed, the North Wallarah Colliery Pty. Ltd. advised the Chairman of the Northern Coal Board of…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →War Loan Cheque for £10,000 Miners Assist War Effort
A cheque for £10,000 was signed this morning by the President (Mr. J. Kellock), and the Secretary (Mr. J. B. Simpson),…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Dashing Trial by Flying Knight: Gold Salute's Speed Sydney
Gold Salute showed fitness for his Brisbane trip by running a sparkling five furlongs in 1.2 in his final gallop at Randwick this morning. Flying Knight ran an extraordinary half mile at…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Price of Gold
The Commonwealth Bank fixed the price of gold lodged at the Mint on Wednesday at £10/14/ per ounce fine. Sovereigns org £2/9/3 each…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Victorian Coal Outlook Better
MELBOURNE, Thursday.—An improvement in stocks of coal available in Victoria was shown in an examination of the position made by the State…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Hopeless Deadlock in U.s. Mine Dispute
WASHINGTON, April 24. A.A.P.—The Secretary for Labour (Miss Perkins) to-day submitted the bituminous coal dispute to the National Defence Mediation…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cheque for £10,000 SIGNED Miners' Contribution to War Loan
Yesterday was a historic day for the Northern Miners' Federation, for a cheque for £10,000 for the Commonwealth War Loan was signed by the three executive…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Decisions on Two Mine Appeals
Decisions by the Central Reference Board on two appeals in mining matters were made known to the Chairman of the Northern…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Miners' Pensions Queensland to Follow N.S.W. Lead
So far as miners' pensions were concerned, the undertaking given Queensland men by the Premier (Mr. Forgan Smith) in 1938 would be carried out, the Acting…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Official Opening of Miners' New Premises Newcastle Function Next
Officials of the Miners Federation from all parts of Australia will attend the official opening of the union's new premises. Federation…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Belmont Mine Idle
Belmont Colliery was kile to-day over a dispute regarding water money. It is expected that the collier}' will resume on Wednesday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Pensions for Miners
Pleasure was expressed to-day by the Secretary of the Northern Miners' Federation (Mr. J. B. Simpson) at a statement made by the Minister for…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Safety in Mines
Sir,—I was very interested in the Aberdare Central claim before the Maitland Board of Reference. I only wish to deal with the safety part of the question,…
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