The Fight for Coal
Sid Chaplin, a vitman from Ferrvhnl, Country Durham, in the North of England has worked underground ever since leaving school…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1947
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A.C.T.U. Asks Miners to Review Dutch Ban Melbourne
Following an eight hours discussion the A.C.T.U. Interstate Executive last night decided to ask the 17 Unions involved in the blanket ban on Dutch…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Strike 'Sheer Anarchy' Says Miners' President London, Friday
At least ten pits in South Yorkshire coalfields were either totally or partially closed last night by unofficial strikes by 150,000 minors in sympathy…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Trade Union Council Urges Coal Expansion LONDON
Following a debate in which Mr. Andrew Naimsmith. of the Weavers Union, bluntly stated that there was no justification for the present coal field…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Warden's Court. Extension for Mining Lease
An extension of time for the suspension of operations at a mining lease at Bodangora was granted to A. A. Henderson at…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Effect of Coal Strike on Stock Exchange London
Prices in virtually all sections of the Stock Exchange suffered a further substantial fall after a mild rally says the Times…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →More Pits Involved In Yorkshire Coal Strike LONDON
With 15 more pits involved in the Yorkshire coal strike yesterday, 46 pits are now attested including 33 where wore has totally stopped. About…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Loss of Coal 300,000 Tons London
Only five out of 59 collieries in the South Yorkshire coalfield were working normally last night. Reporting this, Reuter says that 38…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Anglo-American Plan To Increase Ruhr Coal Production WASHINGTON
The United States and Britain have announced a programme for increasing coal production in the German Ruhr, which gives the United States Government an equal voice with Britain in operating the mines. Actual management of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Labour Director Incenses Miners London, Friday
Hopes that the striking Grimethorpe coalminers would return to work on Tuesday following the agreement reached this week, lessened when it…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Corvette Sunk by Mine Details of Warrnambool's Casualties. BRISBANE
Two seamen were killed, one is missing and 20 officers and ratings were injured when the 780-ton Australian Corvette…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Britain Sells Her Gold Reserves London
The Treasury announced that the Bank of England has sold gold valued at 20 million £ sterling to the Federal Reserve Bank in New…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Miners Move For Amendment Of Liquor Act CESSNOCK
It was decided by a conference of miners' lodge officials last night, to press for an amendment to the Liquor Act, to permit clubs to sell liquor after 6 p.m. If their efforts are unsuccessful there…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →ONLY 2 Mine Stoppages Today Sydney
There was an improvement in coal production today following heavy losses during the week. All Southern and Western mines are…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →British Miners to Demand Wage Increase London
An all round wage increase is to be demanded for British Miners, says the Daily Herald. The National Executive of the Mineworkers Union, in deciding…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Gold Looted by Nazis to Be Promptly Restored Washington
Acting Secretary of State, Robert Lovett, told a Press conference that the Allied Big Three Commission, comprising Britain, United States and France, have agreed to make prompt distribution of part of the 330 million dollars gold…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Scottish Miners Test Statement of Union Leaders London, Friday
Scottish miners on strike in the Ayshire area who had been expected to resume work, have decided to remain on strike until October 2 to test a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Britain Must Rely on Empire's Gold Resources Washington
Britain will have no choice but to rely on her own and her Empire's gold resources, and her ability to borrow from the international bank and fund to keen herself "dollar solvent" between now and march at the earliest…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Enngonia Blue & Gold Ball
The Enngonia Blue & Gold Ball in aid of C.W.A. takes place on Saturday, October 11th and promises to be a big success. There…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Local and General Enngonia Blue & Gold Ball
The Enngonia Blue & Gold Ball in aid of C.W.A takes place on Saturday, October 11th and promises to be a big success. There…
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