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Mining & the mines, 1942

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Idle Mines

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 September 1942 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Two mines were idle on the northern coalfields to-day. They were Stockton Bore[?]ole and Pelton. On the southern…

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Prosecution of B.h.p. Charge Under Coal Control Regulations

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 September 1942 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday. — "It was a most harsh thing to do in the circumstances, to prosecute the Broken Hill Pty. Co. Ltd., under…

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Must Save Coal Householders Advised How to Economise

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 September 1942 · page 1

CANBERRA, Saturday.—Saving coal has become an imperative duty for the nation and one in which every citizen can assist. This…

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Idle Miners

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 September 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—The 18th stoppage on the N.S.W. coalfields since the coal control regulations operated occurred to-day. Richmond Main…

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Idle Miners

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 September 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—After entering the mine this morning miners at Richmond Colliery, on the Northern N.S. Wales coalfields, decided not to…

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Mining Control in Britain Now in Line with Other Industries

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 16 September 1942 · page 2

LONDON, Tuesday.—"The Minister for Labor and National Services (Mr. Bevin) has made a new order for the coal industry…

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Idle Mines

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 September 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—In order to effect repairs to their homes which were damaged in a heavy stole last night, 450 miners at the John Darling…

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Federal Parliament Questions Asked and Answers Given High Coal Output—

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 17 September 1942 · page 2

“The coal production is at a very high level,” said the Minister for Supply (Mr Beasley) replying to questions asked by Mr James (Lab[?]…

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Guerrilla Warfare of the Sea Splendid Work of Reservists Mine Destruction Around Britain

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 September 1942 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday. — The First Lord of the Admiralty (Mr. A. V. Alexander) said at Portsmouth that more magnetic…

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Two Mines Idle

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 September 1942 · page 6

SYDNEY, Thursday.—[?] two mines, both on the [?] New South Wales coalfield, were[?]idle to-day. the Metropolitan [?]…

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Idle Miners

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 September 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY, Friday. — Three mines were idle in New South Wales to- day, 875 men being involved. The production less was…

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Coal Shortage Restrictions in South Australia

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 September 1942 · page 2

ADELAIDE, Sunday. — Next Saturday transport, gas electricity restrictions will begin in South Australia. These aim at a…

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Idle Mines Two Disputes Tribute to Manager

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 September 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.—Nearly 2000 tons of coal were lost and 550 men involved in strikes at the Maitland Main and Bulli collieries to-day. The…

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Conserving Coal New Federal Powers

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 September 1942 · page 3

CANBERRA, Tuesday.—National Security Regulations gazetted to-night enable the Commonwealth Government. if necessary, to order…

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Strike Threat Miners Want More Tobacco

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 September 1942 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Western miners have threatened to strike unless their demands for an increased tobacco allowance are conceded. The Supply…

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Idle Mines

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 September 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Stoppages [?] three collieries. Corrimal, Old Bulli and Pacific to-day involved about 850 men and the loss of production was…

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Big N.Z. Mines to Be State-controlled for Duration

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 September 1942 · page 2

AUCKLAND (N.Z.). Wednesday.— The Walkato mines. employing 1400 men, are to be a State-controlled industry for the duration. The…

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Mine Fatality

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 1

NEWCASTLE, Thursday, — George Farrer, aged 40 years, of Redhead, was killed Instantly when he was struck by a…

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Gold Salute Bleeds

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 6

SYDNEY, Thursday.—After covering two furlongs of a scheduled five furlong gallop at Victoria Park to-day. Gold Salute was…

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Mine Control Charge Against Owners and Manager

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday, — The second charge under the National Security (Coal Control) Regulations was mede against the…

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