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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1942

1,783 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 29 of 90

Mr. Ward Meets Southern Miners

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 April 1942 · page 3

WOLLONGONG.—The Federal Minister for Labor (Mr. E. Ward) addressed members of the Southern District Miners' Delegate…

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Curtin's Criticism of Coal Owners' Tactics

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 April 1942 · page 3

CANBERRA: The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) to-day criticised those mineowners who were seeking to force changes from established practices in the coalmining industry. The coalmine owners have no right to exploit the…

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Ward's Tour Of Coalfields To Meet Miners

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 April 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY.—The Minister for Labor (Mr. Ward) to-day began a four-day tour in an attempt to bring permanent peace to the coal…

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Mr. Wells Not in Favour Nationalise Mines at Present

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 17 April 1942 · page 1

IPSWICH, Thursday.—Replying to a question at the railway workshops to-day, the Miners General President (Mr. Wells) said he did not…

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Open-cut Mining Impracticable On Northern Field

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 April 1942 · page 4

Open-cut mining, suggested by the Government as a possible means of accelerating coal production, would not be practicable…

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Youth Killed at Mine

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1942 · page 3

A youth was killed instantly at Wallarah colliery, Catherine Hill Bay, yesterday, when he was drawn into the cogs of a machine at the…

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Abermain No. 1 Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1942 · page 4

Abermain No. 1 Miners' Lodge decided to protest to the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) against the rationing of tobacco and tea for mineworkers…

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Ward's Charges Ridiculed by Mine-owners

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 April 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY: Charges by the Minister for Labor (Mr. Ward) against coal owners, following his visit to the South Coast yesterday, were…

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Aid for Newcastle Coal-oil Project

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 April 1942 · page 3

A technician of the Mines Department is to investigate the system adopted by Mr. J. Cane, of Newcastle, for the extraction…

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Ward Forecasts Political Crisis on Coal Issues

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 18 April 1942 · page 3

A political crisis over the Government's handling of coal-mining troubles was forecast in Newcastle to-day by the Minister for Labor and Industry (Mr. Ward). Addressing Northern mining officials, Mr. Ward said: 'An attack is being planned by the Opposition and it will be launched when Parliament reassembles in a week or…

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Against Coal Regulations Queensland Miners' Board

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 April 1942 · page 4

BRISBANE, Sunday.—The General Secretary of the Miners' Federation (Mr. G. W. S. Grant) said yesterday that the Queensland…

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Mr. Ward Confident of Coal Peace Promises Miners Inquiry Into Production

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 April 1942 · page 1

"After my tour of the Northern fields, I am confident that the miners will respond to a man, which will result in peace in the industry," the Federal Minister for Labour (Mr. Ward) said in Newcastle last night…

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Lost Horses Cause Restricted Colliery Output

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 20 April 1942 · page 3

The escape of 24 horses from the paddock of Abermain No. 3 colliery during the night was responsible for the restriction of…

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Miners Hear Mr. Ward

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 April 1942 · page 3

Section of the crowd at the mass meeting of miners at Adamstown last night. Left: The Minister for Labour (Mr. Ward) makes…

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Miners Impressed By Ward's Visit

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 20 April 1942 · page 3

"The miners are Influenced by the broad outlook and the sincerity of purpose of Mr. Ward." This view, expressed to-day by…

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Mine Inspectors Seek New Salary Award

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 20 April 1942 · page 3

The hearing of an application covering inspectors of collieries was begun before Mr.Justice Ferguson at the East Maitland…

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Stop Press Miners' Board to Act on Stoppages

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 20 April 1942 · page 1

The Northern Miners' Management Board decided this afternoon to take action against mineworkers who caused recent…

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Rank and File Talk with Minister Reasons Given for Coal Disputes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 April 1942 · page 3

Reasons why disputes had occurred in the mining industry were given to the Minister for Labour (Mr. Ward) at the week-end when he met lodge officials and rank and file members…

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Mr. Ward and the Coal Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 April 1942 · page 2

If the confidence which the Federal Minister for Labour (Mr. Ward) voiced in Newcastle on Sunday night "that there will…

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Juveniles Likely for British Coal Mines

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 21 April 1942 · page 1

LONDON, Monday. (AAP).—Recruiting of Juveniles for the coal mining industry is being considered by the British…

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