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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1943

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Nationalised Coal Requires Election London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 14 October 1943 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill), in a surprise move, decided to open resumation of the coal debate in the House of Commons. The move was due to a swelling volume of criticism from the Labor Party, many members of which…

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Shortage of Coal Strikes and Absenteeism Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 October 1943 · page 1

The Prime Minister said last night that two million tons of coal had been lost this year in N.S.W. as a…

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Coal Restrictions Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 15 October 1943 · page 1

Canberra.—In view of the serious stoppages on the coalfields, Prime Minister Curtin announced coal consumption restrictions,…

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Protest Against Removal of Teacher From N'mine Urgent Telegram for Minister of Education

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 October 1943 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Narromine Parents and Citizens Association was held on Tuesday night. There was a fair…

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Council Will Ask For Result Of C[?] Movement Mine of Motion to Thirbongie Shire Council Deferred Organisation of Shires and Municipalities Recommended

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 15 October 1943 · page 1

At Tuesday's meeting of the Timirahangis shire council, Mr. W. M. [?] swight forward a notice of notice [?]ring the [?] executive to co-separate and formadate a [?] of industry to the benefit of…

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First Test of Strength Of New Coal Order Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1943 · page 1

The first test of strength for the Federal Government's new coal regulations is expected to result from a conference today between the Prime…

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Shortage of Coal Affects Narromine No Tracks Available For Shipped Of Wool

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1943 · page 1

Owing to the shortage of coal, no trucks are available in Narromine for the shipment of wool. It is also stated that no trucks for…

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At It Again Miners at Wonthaggi Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 October 1943 · page 1

All miners at the State mines at Wonthaggi have ceased work. This was announced last night…

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Nationalisation of Coal Industries Remanded. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 22 October 1943 · page 1

Melbourne.—Nationalisation of the coal industry or alternatively Government control for the duration of the war has been demanded…

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Industrial Disputes Stop Three Mines Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 October 1943 · page 1

Four mines, employing 925 men with a total production of 288 tons, were idle in New South Wales today. Three of them stopped work because of…

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State Railways Chief Not Consulted on Coal Stocks Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 October 1943 · page 1

The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. Hartigan) said today that New South Wales was not considered in any way before the Prime Minister…

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Coal Supplies Momentous Conferene In Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 26 October 1943 · page 1

One of the most momentous of the nation's wartime conferences assembled in Canberra today to discuss ways and means of stepping up coal…

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Sheep and Coal Shortage America's Wool Consumption

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 October 1943 · page 12

With wool returns on present levels, provided seasons were favourable) store sheep would be in good demand if facilities…

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Miners' Garnishee Order Not to Be Retrospective Canberra

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 2 November 1943 · page 1

It was officially stated today that garnishees could not be imposed on coal miners who were lined before the gazettal of garnishee regulations,…

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White Coal Key to the Future

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 November 1943 · page 13

After visiting an immense defence project and a shipbuilding yard at Sydney, Sir Walter Layton, leader of the…

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Coal Shortage Forces Return to Brownout Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1943 · page 1

Lighting restrictions to be imposed to conserve coal mean a return to the brownout conditions operating when the danger of Japanese attacks on the…

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Five Out of Six Mines Resumed Work Today Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1943 · page 1

Following warning by the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) and the Miners' central council five of six mines idle yesterday resumed work this morning…

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Copper Mines

The Western Herald · Friday 5 November 1943 · page 5

Mr. Davidson : Will the Premier say whether it is a fact that it is the intention of the Federal Controller of Mineral Production to…

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"Guinea Gold's" Record Fine in First Year

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 6 November 1943 · page 1

Somewhere in New Guinea, Friday: "Guinea Gold," the Australian Army newspaper for Allied troops in New Guinea, will complete its first year of…

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More Coal Stoppages Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 11 November 1943 · page 1

Five collieries—the largest number since the recent conference between Government representatives and the coal interests to solve industrial…

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