Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Mining & the mines, all years

Riverina · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1942

630 stories in Riverina's papers · page 3 of 32

JUNEE'S 1941 Gold Production Estimated Worth, £120, Reports Registrar

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 2

Twelve ounces of gold valued at £120 was produced in the Junee distreat during 1941, it ts estimated by the Mining Registrar (Mr. F. L)…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Excelsior Mine Strike Serious Allegations by Both Sides Action Sought Against Company Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 2

The strike at Excelsior colliery, Thirroul, to-day, was the subject of a plea to the coal Commis-sioner (Mr. Michel)) for immediate…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Two More Mines on Strike Makes Eight Out of Production Two Idle Owing to Breakdowns SYDNEY

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 21 January 1942 · page 1

Hepburn No. One and Two and Standford No. One collieries on the northern fields went into strike to-day increasing the number of idle…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Gold

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 3

Gold, gold, why art thou silent, Hidden from the sight neath the gravel and grass? Would'st thou but whisper, revealing…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Two Mines to Resume

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday—It was announced to-night that the disputes at Hebburn No. 1 and No. 2 collieries were settled and production will be…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Serious Labor Shortage for Mines

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 2

CANBERRA, Wednesday. — Australia's need to make herself self-sufficient in certain metals is drawing attention to a dangerous labor shortage and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Eight Collieries Still Idle Two Owing to Mechanical Trouble Telegram to Minister

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 January 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—While coal production at Corrimal pit, on the South Coast, and Lambton, on the Newcastle field, was resumed this…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

sONLY 800 Miners Idle

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday: less than 800 miners were inactive yesterday as a result of strikes on New South Wales coalfields, where production has now…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Gibsonvale Tin Mines Petition to Federal Treasurer

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Holders of tin mining leases at Gibsonvale (New South Wales) have submitted a petition to the Federal Treasurer (Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Only 800 Miners Idle Yesterday Many to Return To-day

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Compared with more than 2000 yesterday, less than 800 miners were inactive to-day as a result of strikes on New South…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Petrol Restrictions Coal Gas Fuel Recommended For Wagga Council's Motor Vehicles

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 3

The Warn Municipal Council, in common with other local governing bodies in the State, has been advised that the Liquid Fuel Control Board…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Gold Salute for Moonee Valley Sprint Burrabil the Danger To-morrow's Prospects

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1942 · page 4

This week-end promises to be a big one for racegoers, as there will be races at Moonee Valley to-morrow, and Williamstown will hold its traditional…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

20,000 Coal Miners to Work To-day

Daily Advertiser · Monday 26 January 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY. Sunday.—Twenty thousand coal miners will give a their holiday to-morrow and work for the war effort The miners decision was reached after…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

"Silk" Stockings From Coal

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 1

They're made stockings from spiders' webs, from trees, stinging nettles, pineapples, castor oil and paint. Now they're making them from coal…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Miners at Work Newspaper Blamed for Only Hold-up

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—Indignation and confusion arising from a metropolitan newspaper report is claimed to oe the basis of to-day's hold-up at…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Valley Review Gold Salute Examination. Causes Stir Best of Chatasan

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1942 · page 6

With warm weather against a big crowd, Moonee Valley could be more than satisfied with the attendance on Saturday. Tot[?] returns were more than…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

All Coal Miners Now in Federation

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—It was officially announced to-night that the complete unification of Australian coal mines under the rule of the Miners' Federation had…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

All Coal Mines Busy Rescue Stations Placed on War Footing

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Full production of coal was forthcoming to-day in New South wales, not one colliery being idle…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Mine-Owners Blamed

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 January 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday. — Allegations that some mine-owners were altering conditions and in a number of instances disobeying awards were made…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

One Coal Mine Idle

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1942 · page 6

SYDNEY, Thursday.-The only NS. Wales coal mine,idle to-day was Corrimal, where it is reported that the men went on strike this morning. Corrimal is only…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →