Record Claimed for Neath Mine
WHAT is said to be a mining record for Australia, and possibly for the world, is claimed by the officers of Neath…
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Mining & the mines, 1944
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More Coal or Less Transport
MELBOURNE, Thursday.—A. warning that further restriction on all forms of transport throughout Australia might be necessary unless…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Nine Mines Idle on Northern Field
AFTER THREE DAYS practically free of disputes, nine collieries were idle on the Northern field yesterday. It was the highest loss of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Research is the Key to Coal Industries
The prospect of a methodical approach to the very complex technical problems associated with the extraction of oil from coal…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mr. Forde's Hopes Step-up Coal Output After Frank Talks
CANBERRA, Thursday.—The Deputy Prime Minister (Mr. Forde) believes that frank talks with representatives of the Miners' Federation to-day will lead to clearer under-standing and an increase in coal production…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Oil from Cessnock Mine
CRUDE oil was issuing from goaf edge in No. 1 slant workings of Cessnock No. 2 colliery this week. A bottle of this oil was presented…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Neath Miners on Stoppage
Countering the suggestion that the condition of horses was responsible for the stoppage at Neith Colliery, the manager (Mr. W Barrett) said…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Minister Sees Open-cut Mine
Cessnock's open-cut mine was inspected yesterday afternoon by the Minister for Mines (Mr. J. M. Baddeley)…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Miners' Holiday Issue Central Council Makes Decision
SYDNEY: Miners would have some holidays at Christmas irrespective of the decision of the Government, the Miners' General Secretary (Mr. G. W. S. Grant) said today. The Federal Government, he said…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Five Idle Mines; Week's Loss 21,480 Tons
A LOSS OF 21,480 tons resulted from stoppages at collieries in the North this week, compared with 33,950 tons last week. Almost 15,000 tons…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Talk with Mr. Forde Disappoints Miners Federation Policy Review
SYDNEY, Friday.—Because of failure to obtain definite assurances on matters submitted by a deputation to the Deputy Prime Minister (Mr. Forde) and the other senior Ministers in Canberra on Thursday, the Central…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Gold Salute Refused Again To Start In N.J.C. Flying
Gold Salute, heavily backed favorite for the Flying Handicap at Newcastle this afternoon, refused to leave the barrier and lost 30 lengths. His rider. A. McHue eventually got…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Three Northern Mines Idle
Work was resumed at four northern mines today, but three were idle. Resumptions took place at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Gold Salute Was Unlucky
GOLD SALUTE may have won the lying Handicap with an even break at the start. He looked bright and like the days…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Stock Owners Fear Coal Shortage
SYDNEY, Sunday. — "Victorian stockowners fear the approaching Christmas holidays and its possible effect upon coal supplies," said the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Two Mines Will Resume To-day
Two of the five Northern collieries idle on Friday will resume to-day. Employees in the north and west tunnels at Neath colliery, who ceased…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Miners Fined for Absenteeism Consideration Money Dispute
A stone intrusion in a working place at Hebburn No. 1 mine led to a stoppage on September 26. The miners asked for £3 consideration…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →More Coal Call by Miners' Council Members Told to Ignore Any Provocation
SYDNEY, Monday.—Although delegates were disappointed with the results achieved by the deputation which met the Deputy Prime Minister (Mr. Forde) and other senior Ministers in Canberra last week the Central Council…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Russians Take Arctic Mines
LONDON, Oct. 23. A.A.P.—After fierce fighting on the Arctic front yesterday, the Red Army reached the frontier of Norway and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fortnight at Christmas Miners' Holiday Decision
SYDNEY, Monday.—Mineworkers are expected to take 14 days' annual leave at Christmas, irrespective of any decision made by the Federal…
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