Report Expected On Mine Cable Soon
A report is expected shortly on the breaking of a chain cable on the cage at Aberdare Central colliery…
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Mining & the mines, 1950
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High Northern Output Of Coal Continues
Only two mines on the Northern field were idle yesterday for a loss of less than 1800 tons. The biggest loss was at Abermain…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Alternative Line To Overcome Coal Haulage Bottleneck
In an effort to avert a repetition of the bottleneck in coal haulage which developed late last week, additional use is being made this week of the privately owned Richmond Vale Railway. The Richmond Vale line will…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Northern Coal Output High
Coal production on the northern field was high today, with only three small pits out of operation. It is expected the mines will continue to work near peak…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Annual Meeting Of Retired Miners
Officers elected at the annual meeting of the Belmont-Swansea branch of the Retired Mineworkers' Association were—…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Two Mines Idle In North
Two mines were idle for a loss of about 2432 tons of coal on the northern field yesterday. The biggest loss was at John…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Miners Seek Overtime On Leave Work
SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Miners Federation applied to the Coal Industry Tribunal (Mr. Gallagher) to-day for the payment of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →"No Hitch" In Coal From Callide
CANBERRA, Wednesday—There had been no known hitch in the arrangement for Victoria to be supplied with Callide coal, the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →One Northern Mine Idle
Only one mine on the northern coalfields was reported to be idle at the beginning of to-day's shift…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Shipping, Mine Staffs' Dinner
Howard Smith and Caledonian Collieries Social Club held its first annual dinner last night. Left to right: Miss Barbara Hope, Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Owner Fights Bushfire Near Mine
Mr. N. Lane, part-owner of Kirkdale coalmine, in the Wallsend-New Lambton area, fights a bushfire within a few…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →New Weekly Coal Output Record
SYDNEY, Thursday.—New South Wales coalminers last week had created a new weekly output record of 316,184 tons, the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Some New Coal Waggons Now In Use
SYDNEY, Thursday.—New coal waggons ordered by the New South Wales railways will be able to carry a total of 20,000 tons…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Additional Mines Inspector Likely
The Chief Inspector of Mines (Mr. D. Brewster) was prepared to recommend the appointment of an additional inspector to concentrate…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Two Kurri Miners Win £1000
Two Kurri miners who shared second prize of £1000 in today's State Lottery said they would not be able to celebrate their…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Joy Loaders For Awaba Mine
A report will be submitted to Awaba miners' lodge on inspections of mechanical equipment in the mine…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Decision On Miners' Award "By Christms"
A decision on the Miners' Federation general log of claims for a new award was expected to be liven before Christmas by the Coal…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Coal Shipment Of 94,050 Tons
Coal shipments to Sydney and interstate from Newcastle this week totalled 94,050 tons. Sydney received 33,200 tons…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Day-Wage Rate To Miners On Power-borers
The Coal Industry Tribunal (Mr. Gallagher), in a reserved judgment, decided that Northern Miners Federation members required to…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Miners' Union Doyen Is 94 To-Day
Mr. Amram Lewis, Hunter's veteran coalminer and former union official, will he 94 to-day. He has spent nearly every year in Australia…
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