Control of Mines Is Debated
SYDNEY: While some quarters are urging the Federal Government to take over more coal mines,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1944
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Coal Saving From Train Cuts
The saving of coal through cuts and alterations to the Newcastle network railway service, announced on Monday, would amount to about 560 tons…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Too Much Talk; Too Little Coal
No one can complain that the Prime Minister has been in a hurry to mark his disapproval of the failure of miners to give…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"Go-slow" Miners Told to Get Darg
LITHGOW, Wednesday.—Following a report by the Industrial Officer (Mr. B. W. Cunningham), the Local Coal Authority (Mr. Campbell Roy) has issued…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Striking Miners to Be Prosecuted Mr. Curtin Issues Order
CANBERRA, Wednesday.—Miners on strike for reasons other than mechanical trouble are to be prosecuted. The Prime Minister (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Miners' Board Asks Government Work Northern Pits and Take Over Discipline
To restore the coal position to a level to meet urgent war and community needs, the miners' Northern board of management yesterday decided— To urge the Federal Government to take control of all…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →To Cut Use of Coal by 20 Per Cent Hit Metal Trades Hard
CANBERRA, Wednesday.—An overall reduction of about 20 per cent in the coal used by industry is being sought by the Federal Government as a result of the shortage of coal supplies…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Miners' Award Case Suspended by Coal Authority
SYDNEY.—The Prime Minister's threat to suspend the hearing of claims by the Miners' Federation for increased pay and various concessions was implemented when Mr. A C. Willis (Central Industrial Authority) intimated that…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Unionists Ask Miners to Heed Leaders' Advice Labour Council Supports Mine Control by Government
Newcastle Trades Hall Council last night endorsed the decision of the miners' Northern board of management to ask…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Stop Press Prosecutions Against Miners
Sydney.—The Acting Deputy Crown Solicitor (Mr. C. L. Quisivan) announced this afternoon that prosecution proceedings have…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Only Four Mines Idle Today
Work was resumed at two mines in the north today. leaving four still Idle. The coal production loss was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Letters to Editor Coal Crisis
Sir,—In all crises the average worker, with his wife and family, suffers to a lesser or greater degree. At present we are in the throes…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coal Output in North Improves
Coal production in the North improved yesterday, when the loss was 3550 tons, compared with 5700 tons on Wednesday. New stoppages were…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Prosecuting Striking Miners First Summonses for Maitland Main Men
CANBERRA, Thursday.—First summonses to be served on striking miners probably will be issued against men of Maitland Main colliery. The summonses are being…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Get Coal with Free Labour Mr. Forster's Claim
If freed from controls, and given the right type of civilian, owners felt sure that thousands of good Australians, including men with…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Stockrington Mines
Sir,—We as a combined lodge request the Federal Government to make an exhaustive inquiry into the reasons why Stockrington Nos. I…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coal Losses
Sir,—Mr. Curtin in his letter to Mr. Wells, miners' President, takes him to task over the continued coal losses. Why not create liaison officers…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →May Reject Local Coal Authorities
In view of the Prime Minister's refusal to discuss coal matters with miners leaders, a move is expected to be made at the conference of lodge…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Old Miners Will Be Made Retire
Alter three months mine-workers will no longer be entitled to work after reaching 60. They must then retire on the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Letters to Editor Criticism of Miners
Sir,—Much of the criticism levelled at the miners by the Mayor of Armidale (Ald. L. C. Dawson) is beyond cavil. Nevertheless, it is necessary…
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