National Convention May Discuss Miners' Policy
SYDNEY, Thursday.—The dispute at the Broken Hill mine, which is at present being dealt with by the Conciliation Commissioner (Mr. D…
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Mining & the mines, 1943
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Mine Disputes Unsettled
Indications today were that there would be little prospect of work on Monday at either Hebburn No. 2 or Pelton collieries…
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The Northern Vice-president (Mr. W. McBlane) yesterday attended a conference at Whitburn colliery to discuss a dispute over a rate for a "flatter"…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Lagging Behind Living Costs" Miners' Deputation on Pensions
SYDNEY, Friday.—Amounts paid under the pensions scheme were insufficient to meet the increase in the cost of living, a deputation told…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →All Southern Mines Idle
WOLLONGONG.—All mines in the Southern district are idle to-day following aggregate meetings held yesterday at Wollongong…
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The Hetton-Bellbird group of mines worked full time for the fortnight, during which one of the large pits lost nine shifts as a result of disputes…
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WOLLONGONG, Sunday.—All mines on the South Coast may be idle to-marrow in consequence of a dispute at Corrimal mine concerning yardage…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Six Mines Idle In North To-day
Six collieries—all on the South Maitland field—were idle to-day because of disputes. Each of the mines…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Central Coal Board's New Principle Payment Only For Time Worked Underground
What is regarded as a most important decision in mining affairs was made in Sydney on Friday, when the Chairman of the Central…
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Sir,—I read that the Miners' Board of Management resolved to urge the release of Mr. Gandhi. I think it is time mineworkers in general knew…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Seven Northern Mines Idle
The seven Northern mines idle yesterday were—Richmond Main (clippers' dispute), Aberdare Extended (cavil dispute), Hebburn No. 2…
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WOLLONGONG.—All mines on the South Coast are idle again to-day. Mr. W. J. Penrose. District Secretary, said that the Central…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Officials Predict: Showdown in Miners' Federation
A showdown on the present policy of the Miners' Federation was predicted to-day by the Northern…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Boolaroo Ex-miners Will Not Work for Council
In reply to inquiries by Cessnock and Lake Macquarie councils about the number of retired mineworkers who would work for the councils, the Secretary (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Judge's Ruling Leads to Dispute at Four Mines
An interpretation by the Chairman of the Central Reference Board (Judge Drake-Brockman) of full shift working was responsible for stoppages at four northern mines to-day, when the miners…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Judge's Decision on Coal Award Pit-top Meetings Criticised
The text of the decision of the Chairman of the Central Coal Reference Board (Judge Drake-Brockman) on the application of the Northern…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mine Enginemen
Newcastle Collieries Sub-branch of the Federated Engine-drivers and Firemen's Association decided at a meeting held at Boolaroo to support the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sixteen Northern Collieries Were Idle To-day
Sixteen collieries were idle in the North to-day, resulting in a coal production loss of 16,375 tons and the idleness of 5320 men. Eight mines were idle in protest against the ruling given…
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CANBERRA, Tuesday.—It was strongly rumoured to-night that miners' officials are urging the Government to call…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Many Mines May Be Idle Again To-day Union Leaders Talk of Show-down on Policy
Twelve Northern mines—eight on Maitland field and four on Newcastle field—were idle yesterday. Four mines ceased work as a…
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