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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1940

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Coal Strike Efforts to End Trouble Conference To-day Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 1

A speedy decision is expected to be reached by the conference between the A.C.T.U. representatives and the Combined Unions to be…

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Coal Strike Settled Miners Give Up Struggle Fight and Wages Lost SYDNEY

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 2

After being on strike for nine weeks, members of the Miners' Federation have decided to return to work…

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Coal Strike Settled All Mines To Re-open Men Will Abide By Awards Grievances to Be Discussed Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 1

The settlement of the coal strike was announced by the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) in Canberra early…

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Laracy's Pot of Gold (All Rights Reserved)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 8

Laracy spent his time chiefly making final arrangements for the working of the four claims of the syndicate which had enriched him…

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Coal Strike Ended. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 1

A settlement of the Coal Strike was announced by the Prime Minister Mr. Menzies, in Canberra early yesterday morning. Work will…

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Miners Vote To End Strike Back to Work Next Monday Safety Men Preparing Pits Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 1

A return to work by mine workers next Monday was agreed to by large majorities at aggregate meetings in the…

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The Coal Strike

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 2

Although the coal strike, which lasted for ten weeks, is officially ended, it will be some time before those mines which commenced…

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Laracy's Pot of Gold (All Rights Reserved)

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 May 1940 · page 5

As he entered the shop a young woman came forward and looked at him inquiringly, with a smile of interest, but no sign of recognition…

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From the Capital Labour Co-operation In Setting The Coal Strike Part Played by Mr. Curtin Senator Arthur's Startling Revelations About "Fifth Column" in Australia

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 May 1940 · page 4

The big coal strike, which has been seriously hampering the Government in many directions in this time of war—not to mention all the dislocation of industry generally—has now happily ended, and it has removed a…

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Coal Strike Compulsory Conference Fails to Agree

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 3

A compulsory conference between representatives of the coal owners and the mining unions, after sitting for two…

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Coal Strike Costs. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 5

Questioned last night Premier Mair said the direct and indirect cost to the State of the Coal Strike would be about a million…

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Byrock News. Blue and Gold Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 5

greenery. The "Four Aces" Orchestra supplied the music in their usual fine style, and Mr. Brunner carried…

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Stolen Diamonds Gaol for Mine Manager Sad End to London Leave

The Wellington Times · Monday 27 May 1940 · page 6

"It was a mistake that I did not go with him to Sierra Leone," declared a 22-year-old English woman recently in her home at Hallington, Middlesex…

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Gold! The Will O' The Wisp Drop Jargon of Orthodox Finance

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 8

The eloquent and inspiring talk by “The Watchman” over the air on Tuesday evening, the 14th instant, on the drift of humanity from the stabilising foundation of the ethics and spiritual uplift of Christianity was somewhat dimmed by the…

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Expansion or Turkey's Coal Industry Gives £1,500,000 Contract to Britain

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 6

A contract or the approximate value of £1,500,000 has been placed by the Turkish Government institution, the Eti Bank, with the…

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Niagara Sunk Struck a Mine Passengers and Crew Safe

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 June 1940 · page 1

The Canadian-Australiasian liner, Niagara, of 13,451 tons, struck a mine and sank in the Pacific off the coast, near…

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Liner Sunk by Mine. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 21 June 1940 · page 5

The liner carrying Niagara's compliment of 146 passengers and 203 crew arrived in Auckland on Wednesday night. It is stated that…

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Rugby League. Jack Hore Gold Cup Dubbo To Visit Forbes Keen Bid For Coveted Trophy

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 4

Dubbo Rugby League team will visit Forbes on Sunday in quest of the jack Hore Gold Cup. This trophy has been in possession…

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Rugby League Dubbo to Play Forbes for Jack Hore Gold Cup

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 June 1940 · page 6

The Dubbo first grade Rugby League team will fulfil one of the most important engagements of the season to date when it visits Forbes to-morrow…

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Rugby League Wellington's Bid for Jack Hore Gold Cup Dubbo to Defend Big Trophy Next

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 3

Wellington is expected to bring a strong team to Dubbo on Sunday in quest of the Jack Hore Gold Cup. Dubbo's representatives, however, will…

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