Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Mining & the mines, all years

Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1952

1,300 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 57 of 65

Miner Hurt by Coal Fall

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 November 1952 · page 5

Denis Hartcher, 50, shot-firer, of Mayfield-street, Cessnock, suffered injuries to his head and face, and…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Big Rise In Coal Production

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 November 1952 · page 2

New South Wales coalminers this year produced 12,738,607 tons of coal to the week ended November 1, according to…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Test Case On Mine Stand-Down

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 November 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY: A disputed decision of the Northern Coal Authority on the relationship of conditions…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

£41,000 Awaba Mine Profit

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 November 1952 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday. — Awaba State coalmine made a profit of £41,013/6/9 in the year ended June 30. Lithgow State mine lost…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Coal Stabilisation Plan "Opposition" By Commonwealth

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 November 1952 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The Commonwealth was opposed to the Coal Board's stabilisation plan although it had not made a firm decision on it, Mr. Arthur said to-night…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Coal Tribunal Reserves Decision On "Call" Pay

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 November 1952 · page 13

SYDNEY: The Coal Industry Tribunal (Mr. F. H. Gallagher) today reserved his decision on a claim by the northern branch of the Miners' Federation for payment of the attendance allowance on days when shift men were employed but the mines did not…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Stockpile Coal Aim

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 November 1952 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wednesday.—The Commonwealth Government would stockpile sufficient coal to ensure continuity of supply and maintain adequate reserves, Mr. Beale…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Australia May Export Coal

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 November 1952 · page 16

KARACHI, Thursday (A.A.P.).—The Australian National Development Minister (Senator W. H…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Australian Coal Record Likely

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 November 1952 · page 3

SYDNEY: An Australian record or nearly 15-million tons of coal will be produced this year if miners continue their present rate of production, a spokesman for the Joint Coal Board…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Miners Claim "Off Day" Pay

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 November 1952 · page 11

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The Coal Industry Tribunal (Mr. Gallagher) reserved his decision to-day on an application by the Northern District branch of the Miners'…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Two Bills Or Coal Industry

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 November 1952 · page 3

SYDNEY. — The Minister for Mines (Mr. Arthur) will introduce two bills concerning the coal…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

North Coal Loss 1500 Tons

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 November 1952 · page 2

Coal production loss in the North yesterday was about 1500 tons. West Wallsend Lodge…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

868 for Mine Long Leave

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 November 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday. — First batch of 868 mineworkers in N.S.W. will begin to take three months' long-service leave from January 1…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Tax Cut On Metal Mines

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 November 1952 · page 8

CANBERRA, Thursday.—Federal Cabinet has decided to extend for a year the income tax exemption on 20…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Top Coal Protest By Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 November 1952 · page 2

Officers of Abermain No. 2 miners' lodge, accompanied by the Acting Northern District Check Inspector (Mr. J…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Record Profit By Mt. Isa Mines

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 November 1952 · page 6

BRISBANE, Friday. — Mt. Isa Mines Ltd. earned a record net profit of £2,179,758 in the year ended June 30, after…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

"Dusted" Miners' Campaign

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 17 November 1952 · page 3

SYDNEY: Death of a former miner with "dusted" lungs at the weekend has started a campaign in…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Northern Miners' Ballot Closes

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 17 November 1952 · page 3

Today was the closing date for return of votes in the Northern miners' ballot…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Today's Coal Loss Light

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 17 November 1952 · page 3

Coal loss was light on the Northern field today, only four mines being idle for a loss of 820 tons…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Northern Miners' Ballot Closed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 November 1952 · page 2

The result of the Northern miners' ballot, which closed last night, will not be known for at least two weeks…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →