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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1942

1,783 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 2 of 90

Coal Disputes Mr. Scanlon Appeals to Rank & File

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 January 1942 · page 3

"A better appreciation of Australia's critical position should be inculcated into our members," the President of the Northern Miners'…

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Northern Small Mines

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 January 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY: Following an interview with executive officials of the Miners' Federation (Messrs. Cunningham and Grant), the Coal Commissioner (Mr…

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Miners' Board of Management

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 January 1942 · page 3

Counting of the ballot for the Northern Miners' Federation was concluded with the filling of vacancies for Nos. 3 and 4 groups on the Board of…

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Price of Gold

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 January 1942 · page 7

PRICE OF GOLD.—The Commonwealth Bank fixed the price of gold lodged at the Mint on Saturday and Monday at £10/10/ par ounce fine. Sovoreigns are £2/8/3 each…

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Industrial News Miners' Board Elected

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 January 1942 · page 4

Counting of the ballot for the Northern Miners' Federation concluded yesterday when vacancies for Nos. 3 and 4 croups were filled…

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Leaders Ask Miners to Resume

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 January 1942 · page 2

A resolution instructing all the mines in the North that are idle over the demand for the immediate retirement of men eligible for…

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Mining Warden's Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 January 1942 · page 5

Two application for the suspension of labour conditions on goldmining leases on portions 110, and 117 at Telararee in the county of Gloucester, which wore to have…

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Six Killed in Lancashire Mine Explosion

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 January 1942 · page 4

LONDON, Jun. 6.—An explosion in a colliery in Lancashire killed six miners and injured four. Those killed included the under-manager…

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Few Mines Were at Work TO-DAYl

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 7 January 1942 · page 2

Four of the 24 mines idle in the North yesterday resumed work to-day. They were Aberdare, Aberdare Extended,…

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Mr. Baddeley Appeals to Miners Retirement Scheme Compulsory

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 January 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The Minister for Mines (Mr. Baddeley) made an appeal late this afternoon to all miners to return to work. He said he wanted it distinctly understood that it was a…

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All Idle Mines Advised to Resume Officials Give Assurance to Prime Minister

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 January 1942 · page 1

Officials of the Miners' Federation have assured the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) that stoppages on the Coalfields will end. Mr. Curtin said in Canberra last night that instructions had…

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Stop Press Burwood Miners

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 1

Burwood Miners' Lodge decided to resume to-morrow…

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Miners' Chief to Confer with Curtin

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 3

The President of the Northern Miners' Federation (Mr. H. Scanlon) left Newcastle this afternoon for Canberra, where he…

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Mt. Isa Mines Profit £79,712

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 4

BRISBANE, Wednesday.—Mount Isa Mines Ltd. reports for- the year ended 1941 a profit of £79,712, compared with £82,617 the previous year. Metal sales…

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Unit of Skilled Miners to Help N.e.s

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 2

A SQUAD of coalmine employees skilled in mine rescue work and timbering Newcastle N.E.S. orgnisation by a group representing small mines in the Newcastle…

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24 Hours' Notice to Resume Given to the Miners

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 3

A 24 hour ultimatum has been issued to coal miners to return to work. Unless they obey this instruction, drastic regulations covering both employers and employees will be imposed by the Commonwealth Government to-morrow…

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Northern Mines Advised to Resume Pit-top Meetings This Morning

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 1

Except Pelaw Main colliery, all mines which have been idle on the Northern field this week will he advised by the executive of the Northern Miners' Federation to resume immediately. This was announced by the District Secretary (Mr. J. B…

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"Up to Miners to Play Their Part" Tribunal Supports Mr. Baddeley

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—On the assurance that the law of compulsory retirement would be strictly administered, all mineworkers should conform with the law and return to work, the Coal Mine Workers' Pensions Tribunal decided to-day…

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Miners' Pension Tribunal

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 3

For the purpose of hearing applications of miners who do not wish to retire under the miners' pensions scheme, the Pensions Tribunal vill sit…

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Market for Inferior Coal

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 9 January 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY.—A market will be provided for inferior coal produced in Tasmania, Queensland and parts of New South Wales. if a recommendation…

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