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Mining & the mines, 1940

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Striking Miners

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 20 December 1940 · page 2

The trouble on the north era coalfields may not end in a general strike. and there is every possibility that Government intervention may bring…

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Mine Sweeping Extension of Operations Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 December 1940 · page 4
Also in Cootamundra Herald

The Minister for the Navy (Mr. Hughes) said to-day that the number of mine sweepers on the Australian coast had recently been greatly…

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Coal Strike Settlement Prompt Hearing of Disputes Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 20 December 1940 · page 4

The settlement of the coal strike was cited by the Minister for Labor and National Services (Mr. Holt) to-day as an example of the value of the…

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Magnetic Mines Protection in Australian Waters Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 December 1940 · page 4

The precautions taken by the Federal Government to protect coastal shipping from enemy mines were extended to-day to protective measures…

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Gold Pan Hurdle Winner to Spell Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 December 1940 · page 6

Gold Pan, who won the Hurdle Race at Randwick yesterday has had his last start for several months. Trainer C. O. Battye advised the owner,…

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New Weapons at Sea Royal Navy Meets Every Challenge Magnetic Mines and Submarines

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 28 December 1940 · page 3

Years ago. when rifiled guns firing ex­plosive shells were first invented, many people visualised the disappearance, of battleships. What happened was that the…

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Intense Gold in France

Daily Advertiser · Monday 30 December 1940 · page 2

A message from Clermont Ferrand, in Central France, suites that Intense cold prevails over the greater part of France, and especially in the higher central region. The…

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Mine Danger Life-saving Gear for Coastal Ships Striking Seamen Ordered to Return Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 31 December 1940 · page 2

Striking seamen in Newcastle are to be ordered by their union officials tomorrow morning to take their ships to sea. Instructions to that effect were…

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