Coal Conference Inconclusive
CANBERRA, Monday.—The conference between the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) and representatives of the coal owners in Canberra to-day…
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Mining & the mines, 1944
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Coal Target Set by Curten
CANBERRA, Tuesday.—Arising out of his conference with the representatives of the coal owners and miners at Canberra during the past…
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SYDNEY, Wednesday.—As a result of mine stoppages to-day, the loss of coal is 2250 tons…
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SYDNEY, Thursday.—A plan designed to increase coal production will be submitted by the Prime Minister (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Six Mines Idle After Dismissal of Girl From Shop
SYDNEY, Thursday: Six mines were Idle in the Western District today, as the indirect result of the dismissal of a girl employee…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Coal Key To Full War Effort Curtin Calls to Miners, Owners
SYDNEY, Friday.—The plan put to the British Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill) by Mr. Curtin during his trip abroad was that the stepping up of the war against Japan cannot be carried out unless…
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SYDNEY, Friday.—Western district union officials fear that unless Mr. Curtin intervenes strikes involving practically the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Editor of "Guinea Gold" Commended (From Our Correspondent, John Loughlan, at General MacArthur's Headquarters)
Major Reg B. Leonard, Editor and founder of "Guinea Gold," the troop's newspaper in New Guinea, has been commended for his work…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Miners Seek New Award
SYDNEY, Sunday (AAP).— Boys of 18 are now fighting the enemy in the defence of democracy, so they should be…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mines Go Off In Vicinity Of King
LONDON, Sunday: Two German mines exploded less than 300 yards from the King when he was lunching after inspecting…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Miners Seek Adult Pay for Boys Aged 18
SYDNEY, Sunday: Boys of 18 are now fighting the enemy in the defence of democracy, so they should be paid an adult rate by…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Nine Mines Idle
SYDNEY, Monday: Nine mines were idle in New South Wales today, involving a loss of approximately 4500 tons of coal…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Coal Industry Need for Firm Stand by Curtin
SYDNEY, Monday. — Unless the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) is replaced by a leader who would take firm action…
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SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Nine mines were idle in New South Wales today, involving a loss of approximately 4500 tons…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal Targets to Be Set
SYDNEY, Tuesday. — Coal production targets will be set for each mine throughout Australia. This decision was reached by the Coal…
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BROKEN HILL Wednesday.— After a three day fight, the fire in the old open workings has been brought under control. It is…
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SYDNEY Wednesday.—Fourteen collieries throughout New South Wales were idle today. The southern district was the only area…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →14 Mines Idle Yesterday
SYDNEY, Wednesday: Fourteen colliers throughout New South Wales were idle today. The Southern District was the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Curtin Orders Portland Miners to Resume
CANBERRA, Wednesday: An order was issued by the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) today directing the striking workers at…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Miners Congratulate, Then Boycott Mate
SYDNEY, Friday — After his workmates had sent a [?]-year-old miner birthday greetings, they refused to work with him at…
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