Coal Shortage Alarming Statement by Mr. Forde On Verae of Grave Calamity
CANBERRA, Thurs.: "I have no desire to be an alarmist, but I say frankly that a grave calamity can be avoided…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mining & the mines, 1944
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A Pioneer of Wyalong Goldfields
The death of Mr. Harry Edward Neeld removes one of the pioneers and original discoverers of the famous Wyalong goldfield. Mr. Neeld was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The History of the Adelong Goldfield [ARTICLE 20]
It is a far cry from mineral pursuits to agriculture, but, nevertheless, in the history of Adelong, the two are so interwoven that reference to one immediately brings in the other. Many of the pioneers of the goldfields also pioneered in the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Great Australian Offensive Soon to be Launched and More and More Coal Needed Conferences Next Week to Discuss Critical Position
CANBERRA Friday: One of Australia's greatest fight-ing offensives would be launched soon, said the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Seven Mines Idle 6000 Tons of Coal Lost
SYDNEY, Tuesday: Seven mines are idle today, with the loss of 6000 tons of coal. At Hebburn No. 1, where a strike occurred, the men announced…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Coal Conference Important Talks at Canberra Miners' Bequests Dropping of Prosecutions Urged
CANBERRA, Mon.: At a four hours' conference to-day with senior Federal Ministers, representatives of the Miners'…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Pioneer of Wyalong Gold Fields Dies
One of the discoverers of the famous Wyalong goldfields, Mr. Harry E. Neeld, died at Wyalong on 4th November, at the age of 71…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Some Miners Resume Work
SYDNEY, Tuesday: Seven of 13 idle collieries yesterday resumed work to-day. Sue pits which could produce 6000 tons of coal of day…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Gold Bars in Her Bag
PERTH, Tuesday: A woman in whose shopping bag two bars of gold valued at £400 were found, was sentenced to three months'…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Appeal to Miners to Work Without Loss Till Christmas
SYDNEY, Tues.: The central executive of the Miners' Federation hat made at special appeal to every lodge and member to work without loss now…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Still Manx Idle Mines
SYDNEY, Wednesday: Despits the urgent appeal made by the central executive of the Miners' Federation to all members to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fertiliser Shortage Due to Coal and Manpower Troubles
CANBERRA, Wed.: The shortage of manpower for the manufacture of fertiliser was causing concern, said a Food Control…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sheahan Defends Arbitration Warmly Criticises Unlawful Strikes Unblemished Record of the Railways a Shining Example to Portland Miners and We Like
The Member for Yass, Mr W. F. Sheahan, pulled no punches in his recent address to the Harden Railway men on the occasion of the annual Institute dinner. He named the strikers and their…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Gold Bars in Woman's Bag
A woman in whose shopping bag two bars of gold valued at £400 were found, was sentenced to three months' gaol at Kalgoorlie Police Court. She…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →State Assembly Government Taken to Task on Financial Questions "Chaotic Mess in Coal Industry"
SYDNEY, Thursaay: Taxation did not prevent inflation nor was it essential to the war effort said Mr. Lang (Ind. Lab., Auburn)…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The History of the Adelong Goldfield [ARTICLE 21]
And now comes an episode that I have long avoided writing. It is one that I approach with fear and trepidation, for I know of the whole series it will be the least interesting to you, my readers. However, if I am to make this the fullest history…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Coal Mines Reduction of Holidays
SYDNEY, Sunday: Appreciation was expressed to-night by the Commonwealth Coal Commissioner (Mr. Mighell) at the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A.I.F. Wouldn't Dig Coal—For Nazis
When Australian prisoners-of west Poland were ordered by the a week "for a Victory Drive'' they The story has 'been brought to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Only One Mine Idle
SYDNEY, Tuesday: Only one mine (Metropolitan, in the south) was idle today, and the coal loss is only 700 tons…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Coal Production Federal Cabinet Turns Down Miners' Suggestions Christmas Holidays
CANBERRA, Tues.: The Federal Cabinet to-day refused most of the suggestions made by the central executive of the Miners'…
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