Wagga Gold Cup Presented
LEFT TO RIGHT: The owner-trainer of Collisun, winner of the Wagga Gold Cup (Mr. F. J. Burt, of Borambola); the successful…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Mining & the mines, 1948
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Blue and Gold C.w.a. Ball a Blaze of Color
Pastel blues and pale golds shone among shining models at the Blue and Gold C.W.A. Ball at the Kyeamba Smith Hall last night, and blended with a carefully planned floral color scheme…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Collisun's Close Win in Wagga Gold Cup Trumps, Megaron Placed; Favs. Disappoint
The 1948 Wagga Cup was won yesterday by Collisun from Trumps and Megaron. The winner, a three-year-old colt by Collingwood, can be regarded as almost a Wagga performer. Collisun started at 7/1. The favorite, Night Fighter (5/2), and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Increased Pensions for Coal Miners Higher Govt Contribution Urged
Speaking in the Assembly on the bill to increase the rate of pensions to coal miners, Mr. R. S. Vincent (C.P., Raleigh) a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Seen at the Wagga Gold Cup Meeting
Mrs. B. Heard, of "Kyeamba," Wagga. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Malpass, of "Souldern," Wagga. Misses Jean and Frances Browne, cousins, of Young…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →New Town for British Miners
A London architect has been given the task of designing a complete new town in the north of England. Construction will be…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Increased Pensions for Coal Miners Higher Govt. Contribution Urged
Speaking in the Legislative Assembly on the Bill to increase the rate of pensions to coal miners, Mr R. S. Vincent (CP Raleigh) a former…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →New Industry Old Gold Field to be Road Metal Quarry
In a statement issued at parliament House, Mr. P. J. Cahill, M.L.A. for Young, said that plans had now been finalised for…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →High Coal Production
SYDNEY, Thursday: The Joint Coal Board reported today that high coal production has been maintained in New…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →New Town for British Miners
A London architect has been given the task of designing a complete new town in the north of England. Construction will be…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →University Preference For Young Miners and Farm Workers
In view of the continued pressure on universities in the United Kingdom, men and women who have served in the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Big Coal Plan
The Government planned to develop the State coal mine at Lithgow into the largest mine in the Commonwealth, said the Minister for Mines…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Maitland Miners Ordered Back
SYDNEY, Tuesday: South Maitland railway enginedrivers were directed by their union executive to return to work…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Floating Mines in Pacific
AUCKLAND, Wednesday (A.A.P.-Reuter): Two floating mines were sighted by the Onion Company's freighter…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Resignation Britain's Coal Board Dissatisfied With Set-up
LONDON, Friday: sir Charles Reid has resigned from the, National Coal Board following disagreements about arrangements…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Coal Found in N.t
CANBERRA, Wednesday: Substantial deposits of fourth grade coal have been discovered in the Barley Tablelands in the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Coal Find in N.t
CANBERRA, Thursday: Substantial deposits of fourth grade coal have been discovered in the Barkley Tablelands, in the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Transport Lack Prevents Coal Strike Talks
LTTHGOW, Wednesday: Because transport workers are carrying out a black ban on a Lithgow bus service, miners at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal May Be Rationed for Industry
SYDNEY, Thursday: The Joint Coal Board will consider strict rationing of coal supplies to general industry unless there is an…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Importation of Coal
Those with memories long enough to remember when this country used to possess a substantial export trade in coal will still be suffering from the shock occasioned by the news that Victoria is to import…
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