Three Mines Idle in North To-day
Three collieries were Idle in the north to-day. They were: Burwood (650 men—3450 tons), Aberdare Extended (450 men—…
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Mining & the mines, 1944
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"Law Will Take Course" Says Curtin "Miners Must Work Or Be Manpowered"
CANBERRA.—"The law will take its course. Any coal miner not working at coal will be made available for Army, CCC or other national service," said the Prime Minister to-day, referring to the South…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Coal Board Claims
Newcastle Coal Board yesterday heard two claims from Stockton Borehole lodge on payments to miners for stripping the dyke (handling rock which…
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THE mining community may safely disregard many, of the things said about them by people who know little about the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Disputes at Three Northern Mines
New disputes caused three Northern mines to be idle yesterday. One of the mines—Stanford Main No. 2—will resume to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →More Miners Leave For The Army
WOLLONGONG.—The second batch of called-up mineworkcrs left by military train this morning…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Coal Loss 10,000 Tons in North
Coal production loss jumped to 9950 tons in the north to-day when new disputes, involving 2450 men, developed…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Coal Stocks at Lowest Ebb Since War Began
SYDNEY.—The Commonwealth Coal Commissioner (Mr. Mighell) warned to-day that coal stocks were lower than at any time since the war began. A Canberra message says that thousands will be thrown out of work unless coal…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Miners' Leaders Visit Canberra Report to Central Council To-day
CANBERRA, Monday.—The Attorney-General (Dr. Evatt) talked for more than two hours to-night with the General President (Mr. Wells), General Secretary (Mr. Grant), and Senior Vic-president and Northern Miners'…
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Sir,—It is rather strange and discouraging to find that the young men in the coal industry will not, for some inexplicable reason, devote…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Seven Mines Idle 10,000 Tons of Coal Lost in North
The idleness of seven collieries on the Northern field yesterday caused the loss of 10,000 tons of coal—the heaviest daily loss for several weeks…
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Three idle mines resumed operations in the North to-day, but a domestic dispute and a pit top protest were…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →12,000 British Miners Idle Go-slow Movement
LONDON, March 7. A.A.P.—Twelve thousand miners from 13 collieries in various parts of Monmouthshire (Wales) went on strike…
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SYDNEY, Tuesday.—It was indicated in authoritative circles that it was probable coke and coal for domestic purposes would be banned…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Curtin Threatens to Resign Over Position in Mines
CANBERRA. — Warning of the probability of widespread unemployment through coal shortages and a grave likelihood of impairment of the war effort, the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) said to-day in the House of Representatives that he was nearing the end of his tether with striking coalminers…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Port Kembla Industries Close Miners' Council Adjourns Without Progress
SYDNEY, Tuesday.—After a meeting of less than two hours this afternoon, the Central Council of the Miners' Federation adjourned until to-morrow. No statement was made by the Central Executive or members of the council,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Senate Deletion to Coal Bill Mr. James Opposed
CANBERRA, Tuesday.—The Senate's amendment to the Coal (Wartime Control) Bill was accepted by the Government in the House of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Industrial News Combat Dust Menace Mechanics Refused Work at Idle Mines
The delegate board of the Federated Mining Mechanics' Association agreed to the request of the management of Metropolitan…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →70,000 Welsh Miners Idle
LONDON, March 8. A.A.P.—The Welsh miners' strike over the Porter wage award spread rapidly to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bhp Mines Superintendent Makes Statement
Mr. J. Fallins, Superintendent of BHP Collieries, in a statement on the Burwood Colliery stoppage to-day said:…
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