Leconfields Mine May Reopen
SYDNEY, Friday.—Lec[?]elds colliery is to be roopened, but no steps are to be taken to reopen New Greta colliery…
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Mining & the mines, 1944
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Coroner on Miners' Bravery
"Their action was typical of miners when there is danger in a mine. They never hesitate, but rush in end perform brave acts."…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Miners' View on Butter
Sir.—At least a few words from the miners' viewpoint should be printed on the butter rationing. Hitler. Mussolini, Tojo and Stalin…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Two Northern Mines Idle
With only two mines idle, production on the Northern field yesterday was the highest for more than a week. Coal lost yesterday was 1600…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Montgomery's Ship Was Hit By Mine
LONDON, Sunday.—"The ship taking General Montgomery to Noimandy struck a mine." says the "Daily Express."…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Saturday Work in Mines Suggested As Trial
SYDNEY, Sunday.—The working of a six-hour shift on Saturdays for a trial period of three months was among the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →YORKSHIRE M.P. Asks Miners to Quit Strikes Danger of Lost Public Respect
"A lot remains to be done, Hitler's fortress in Europe is a tough proposition, and I would not be doing my duty if I did…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Miners Prefer Own Discipline
Northern miners prefer-self-imposed discipline to government intervention against unauthorised…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Second Shift in Mines
Sir,—As the question of the second shift was discussed at the recent meeting of the Central Council, I feel that there is some…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →West Maitland Two Mine Accidents
Two men were injured at work at Abermain No. 3 colliery yesterday and admitted to Kurri Kurri Hospital. William Walker, 29, of Newcastle-street,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mr. Logan Miners' New Councillor
The Secretary of Hebburn No. 2 lodge (Mr. J. Logan) yesterday was elected to represent Kurri Kurri…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →General Montgomery's Ship Hit Mine
LONDON, June 12. A.A.P.—"The ship taking General Montgomery to Normandy struck a mine," says the "Daily Express."…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Three Stoppages Of Mines In North Today
A new stoppage developed and two old ones were continued today at northern collieries. Coal production loss…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Two Mine Haulage Ropes Break
Wire haulage ropes used to bring coal skips from the pit bottom to the surface snapped at two collieries this week. The breaks occurred…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Miners' Decision Must Be Enforced
The substantial majority of Northern miners who voted for self-imposed discipline in preterence to government intervention…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Uniform System for Spare Miners
A conference of delegates, representing about 60 miners' lodges, yesterday accepted a recommendation of the Northern executive to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Self-Discipline For The Miners
THE rank and file of the 60 miners' lodges in the Northern District have decided that they will adopt the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Four Big Mines Idle Today
Stoppages at four big mines in the north today caused a coal production loss of 5700 tons. Aberdare and Elrington were…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Miners Want Visiting M.P. to Return
The Northern Executive of the Miners' Federation yesterday sent a telegram to the Acting Prime minister (Mr. Forde) asking him to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Miners Adopt Code of Discipline Rothbury Men Not to be Admitted to Federation
By 3927 votes to 2379, members of the Northern branch of the Miners' Federation have adopted the union's disciplinary code to be applied to lodges or individuals who commit breaches or take part in unwarranted and…
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