Coal-Oil's New Promise
SHOULD the prospects of establishing an Australian oil-from-coal industry by use of the latest German formula be as good as Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1945
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Coal Output Was Near Maximum
Coal output on the northern field today was the best for many weeks. Only one mine, Stockrington No. 1, was idle…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Restoring Ruhr Mining Plant
The North German Coal Control has the task of re-establishing the Ruhr coalfields. During the was 32 collieries were put out of action. Some idea of the job ahead of the mining experts who are working under the Allied Control Commission may be seen from—Top: One of the huge coils of the burnt-out generator at Bergmannsgluck mine. Above: The damaged transformers at the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Oil Extraction May Stabilise Coal's Future, Says James
Establishment of an oil-from-coal industry may be the means of stabilising the future of the coal industry in Australia, the Coal Liaison Officer (Mr. R. James. M.H.R.) said today. "I feel sure that with the advent…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Racket" By Doctors Alleged At Coal Industry Inquiry
SYDNEY: Responsible men had given evidence on oath before the Coal Inquiry alleging a "racket" by doctors—members of the B.M.A.—in giving false medical certificates to miners, said the Chairman of the Inquiry (Mr. Justice…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Coal Inquiry Recommend Pension Scheme If Sound But Judge Doubts Federal Government's Power
SYDNEY, Tuesday.—"If you can show me that the mineworkers' pension scheme is actuarily sound I will recommend it," said the Chairman (Mr. Justice Davidson) at the Commonwealth Coal Inquiry…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Secret Nazi Progress May Be Used Coal Oil Plant Likely for North, says Mr. James
Discovery of a German secret formula by British secret service agents during the war would probably result in the establishment of an oil-from-coal industry on the Coalfields, the Coal Liaison Officer (Mr. R. James, M.H.R.) said…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Coal Inquiry Fear for Future of Mine Compensation
SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Fears for the future of the compensation scheme as applied to mineworkers were expressed by the Chairman (Mr. Justice Davidson) at the Commonwealth Coal Inquiry to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coal Output Still High
The high output of coal on the Northern field continues. Loss yesterday was less than 1100 tons. Stockrington No. 1 was idle over…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Miner Injured by Coal Fall
Caught by a fall of coal in Pacific colliery, Ernest Green, 48, of Teralba, miner, suffered a wound on the right leg. Lake Macquarie Ambulance…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Open-Cut Miners to Work Overtime
PERTH, Wednesday.—Because of the coal shortage, the Collie Miners' Union has decided to permit its members at Stockton open-cut mine…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mining Mechanics Strike Levy
The State Delegate Board of the Federated Mining Mechanics' Association decided to strike a levy of 9d a pay until further notice to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mr. Baddeley on State Control of Coal
SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Control of the coalmines would have to be taken out of the hands of the employers and employees if the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Coal Inquiry Told Of Mine Profits
SYDNEY: "If miners got the whole of the gross income of the coal industry the 17,000 in N.S.W. would get only £500…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Getting Coal to South Record Output by Miners
Every effort is being made by the coal authorities to send coal south from the Newcastle and Maitland fields. Everything depends on the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Great Shortage of Miners Predicted
SYDNEY, Thursday.—A great shortage of miners "because many men are sick of the mining industry, and are leaving it," was predicted…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Best Coal Day for Months
YESTERDAY was the best coal production day for several months. All mines in the Northern…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Work For All, Says Commissioner Expects Demand for N.S.W. Coal to Rise
SYDNEY, Thursday.—In about five years, the demand for New South Wales coal would rise to about 15 million tons, which should provide employment for all men in the industry, the Coal Commissioner (Mr. N. Mighell) said at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Coal Price Too Low Says Commissioner Few Collieries Make Profit
SYDNEY, Friday.—The price of coal was too low, the Coal Commissioner (Mr. Mighell) said at the Commonwealth Coal Inquiry to-day. Most mines were not making a profit, he said. Even…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Good Coal Output
Yesterday was another good coal production day. Loss in output in the Northern district was 400 tons, due to a mechanical breakdown at…
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