Usa May Lose Her Gold
BRETTON WOODS (US.). Wed;: The United States may lose a substantial portion of its…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1944
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"Referendum Not Mine" Work of Convention, Says Mr. Curtin
CANBERRA, Wednesday. — The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) said that the referendum was no longer his. It was the referendum of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →2d Ton Paid by Commission Owners' Increase to Miners' Pension
The Coal Commission was meeting the imposition of 2d a ton increase to the owners for the Mineworkers' Pension Fund on the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Less Coal for Six Months Steady Decline Since 1942
SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Coal production figures tot the first half of 1944 are more than 33,000 tons less than for the first half of 1943, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →New Wave of Mine Hold-ups : Today's Loss Is 6200 Tons
Disputes laid seven northern collieries idle or partially idle today. The hold-ups involved just over 1600 men and were responsible for a production lag of 6200 tons. Today's new wave of [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Presentation to Mine Official
The Industrial Officer for the South Maitland coalfields (Mr T. OTcole), will be entertained to-night by his former workmates…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Pensions for Miners in Tasmania
HOBART, Thursday.—The Legislative Council to-night approved a bill providing for pensions for coalminers on condition that the scheme…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sharing Cost of Mine Road
The construction of a road to the area should be the responsibility of mining concerns exploiting new leases, said Councillor A…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Proto Men Inspect Mine Again
Another inspection of Aberdare Central colliery was made by the proto men yesterday. The ground covered was practically identical with…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Low Output in Indian Mines
Mr. W. Colvin, manager of Bellbird Colliery, and former mine manager in India, told members of Cessnock Rotary Club last night,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coal Nationalisation (To the Editor.)
Sir,—In view of the controversy concerning the nationalisation of coal-mines, the following extract from the "Colliery Guardian, an anthoritative…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Idle Mines Production Lag Soars This Week
One of the worst records in recent Northern mining history has followed immediately after the visit of the Acting Prime…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mechanisation and Homes Urged for Glen Davis Mine
LITHGOW, Thursday—Complete mechanisation and provision of comfortable homes for workmen was urged by, Mr. D. J. Bowdler, mine…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →No Subsidy for Owners Mr. Mighell on Miners' Pensions
SYDNEY, Thursday.—At no time had the Coal Commission decided to meet the imposition of 2d a ton increase to the owners for the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Colliery Bus
The District Superintendent of Rood Transport and Tramways (Mr. W. H. Kilpatrick) announced today that from next Monday…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Colliery and Metal Award Apprentices
Day training for colliery apprentices will begin at Cessnock Trades School as follows—Monday, June 10: Fitting and machining, stage 1 and 8, 8 a.m…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Miners' Appeal on Taxation
Miners at Cessnock, faced with the obligation of paying back taxation in accordance with amended assessments have made…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Hydraulic Stowage May Save Lost Coal
Aberdare Extended colliery will be inspected on Monday by a committee of experts investigating the possibility of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Aid South Australia Develop Own Coal
CANBERRA, Friday.—Development of Leigh Creek coalfield in South Australia cost £250,000 initially, according to an estimate submitted…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Miners Give Up Work At Brick Yards
Some of the former Aberdare Central miners who accepted work in brickyards near East Maitland have given up their jobs because…
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