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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1942

136 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 4 of 7

Dubbo District Ambulance Officials Disappointed With N'mine Did Not Make the Progress That Hoped with Offer Chief Warden To Be Asked To Arrange For Three Emergency Cars

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 8 May 1942 · page 1

At their meeting on Monday night, the sub-committee of the Dubbo District Ambulance which recently visited Narromine, [?] chair d[?]ment that Narromine did not whole[?]dly accept their offer to establish a branch station…

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0Rule 77 Not Needed For Mines Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1942 · page 1

The use of Regulation 77 had not been made since the Minister for Labor (Mr. Ward) made his statement that he would not employ it…

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News in Brief Blue and Gold Ball

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 May 1942 · page 3

The Mayor (Ald. E. B. Serisier) will officially open the CWA and Younger Set Blue and Gold Ball at 9.30 on Monday night, after which 18 debutantes…

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Bellbird Mine Strike in Defiance Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1942 · page 1

A strike by 600 Bellbird miners this morning was the first reaction to the Coal Commission's move to apply Regulation 168 to 132 miners on strike…

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Blue and Gold Ball Credit to Cwa

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1942 · page 4

The CWA and Younger Set Blue and Gold Ball, which was held in the Royal Theatre last night, added one more outstanding success to the CWA's…

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N'mine Representative Claims Fuel Board Unfair Discussion by Dobbo P.P. Board

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 12 May 1942 · page 1

Expressing an opinion that horses were just as hard to obtain as gas producer plants, Mr. H. Dugan held Thursday's meeting of the Dubbo…

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Northern Mines Resume But Three Others Out Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 May 1942 · page 1

Although production has been resumed today at all Northern mines which were on strike yesterday in sympathy with the Millfield miners…

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Coal Miners At Work Statement by Prime Minister Canberra

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 3

When the Prime Minister (Mr. Curbin) announced in the House of Representatives this morning that all coal mines in N.S.W. were…

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Fears for Gold Industry

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 2

The Commonwealth Government’s announcement that the goldmining industry cannot be given protection from the call-up of men for service…

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Dealing with Coal Strikers Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 1

Canberra. —Prime Minister Curtin stated last night that orders under Regulation 168 had been served on the Millfield Colliery…

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Latest Telegrams First Casualties From Coral Sea Battle Arrive in Australia Coal Miners on Strike to Be Dealt With. Coral Sea Casualties. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 1

The first casualties from the battle of the Coral Sea have reached Australian potts. Their arrival was unheralded. Army…

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Blue and Gold Ball CW.A.’s Successful Function

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 1

Upwards of 500 dancers attended Monday night’s Bus and Gold Ball of the Dubbo C.W.A. and Younger [?] at the Royal Theatre…

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EDITORIAL The Coal Industry

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 May 1942 · page 2

A DRAMATIC announcement by the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin), in the House of Representatives on Thursday afternoon,that steps would…

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Smooth Coal Industry Aim of Conference Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 May 1942 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) has convened a conference of miners' leaders at Canberra on Tuesday to discuss plans for a speed-up in coal…

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Mining Trouble. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 1

Canberra. —It js reported that the Federal Government has decided that no more call-up notices will be served on striking miners…

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Coal Industry Canberra Conference Canberra

Dubbo Dispatch · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 3

Coal owners who are conferring with the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) to-day, in a further attempt to secure industrial peace…

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State Mine Idle Over Wheelers' Troubles Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 May 1942 · page 1

The only coalmine idle in New South Wales today was the Slate mine in the Western districts, which produces 1400 tons daily and…

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Welsh Mining Tale As Monarch Show

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 May 1942 · page 2

Coming to Dubbo with a list of remarkable Press reviews to its credit, "How Green Was My Valley," which will open its Dubbo season at the…

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Coal Miners Two Pits Idle To-day

Dubbo Dispatch · Monday 25 May 1942 · page 3

As a pro[?] against the calling up of miners for military duty, 107 men producing 600 tons daily at the Invincible Mine in…

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Biggest Coal Stoppage Since Talks Began Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 May 1942 · page 1

Seven coalmines arc idle in New South Wales today, involving 2000 men and loss of production of approximately 5000 tons…

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