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Mining & the mines, 1953

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Letters to the Editor (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents.) Burrandana wolfram mines

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 June 1953 · page 2

SIR—We would like to correct one or two of the statements quoted in your recent article entitled "Wolfram field…

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Overseas Round-up Gold price

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 18 June 1953 · page 1

JOHANNESBURG. Wednesday (A.A.P.): South Africa has the support of all the sterling countries and several…

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To wed Gold Coast native

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 June 1953 · page 2

MISS PEGGY CRIPPS 32-year-old daughter of the late Sir Stafford Cripps, is to marry a Gold…

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Sydney's Gas Strike May Be Be Extended Coal Supplies Declared "Black"?

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 23 June 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday— Unless there is an early settlement, it is possible that the gas strike will be extended. Prior to a compulsory conference this morning…

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Wants More Coal for Vic

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 June 1953 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Tuesday: The Minister for Mines (Mr. Fraser) has asked the Commonwealth Government to…

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Still no end to colliery dispute

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 June 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday: A "last minute" conference to-day failed to restore mining operations at the John…

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The Doyle Probe Mines Minister's Evidence

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 29 June 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday — Former N.S.W. minister for Mines, Mr. J.G. Arthur, was today questioned on contract negotiations…

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The John Darling Dispute Six Mines Strike Over Decision

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 1 July 1953 · page 1

NEWCASTLE, Wednesday — Six coal mines struck today in protest against the decision at the Coal Industry Tribunal, Mr…

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Decision Against Reinstatement Coal Tribunal Warns of Union "Agitators

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 July 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY, Tuesday: Strong Government action was needed against union leaders who use their positions to bring about industrial turmoil, the Coal Industry Tribunal (Mr. Gallagher) said today. Mr. Gallagher said this when delivering…

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Fur Coats From a Mining Village

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 2 July 1953 · page 8

From a colliery village in the north of England, the latest styles in fur fashions are being exported to many parts of the world, including…

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Miners Strikes Drying Up Use of Coal Railways Turn To Oil- burners

Junee Southern Cross · Friday 3 July 1953 · page 2

The recent rolling strikes initiated by the coal miners' leaders are not only damaging to New South Wales and…

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Railways accused over coal

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 July 1953 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Mon.: The chairman of the Victorian Gas and Fuel Corporation (Dr. R. S. Andrews) today…

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Miners to Resume

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 July 1953 · page 2

NEWCASTLE, Wed.: The John Darling Mine, after nearly four months' idleness, will resume on Monday…

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More coal for Victoria

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 July 1953 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday: The Victorian Minuter for Labor (Mr. Fraser) conferred Sydney today with the Joint…

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Railways Accused Over Coal

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Thursday 9 July 1953 · page 6

The chairman of the Victorian Gas and Fuel Corporation (Dr. R. S. Andrews) on Monday charged the New South Wales Railways with using up…

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Turkey Becomes Coal Exporter

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 9 July 1953 · page 2

Some 100,000 tons of coal were exported, in 1952 from the Black Sea port of Zonguldak, Turkey, which has been improved…

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Wants Joint Coal Board reconstituted

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 July 1953 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday: The reconstitution of the Joint Coal Board was urged by the Acting Premier (Mr…

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Miners' claims to be heard

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1953 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday: The Miners' Federation has agreed to a resumption of the hearing of its log of claims…

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Thinks there is coal at Oaklands

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1953 · page 2

CANBERRA, Thursday: Completion of investigations into the potentiality of the Oakland's coal field in southern N.S.W. was urged by the secretary of the Department of National Development (Dr. Raggatt) before the Public Accounts…

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S.T. Dingo Board Loses "Efficient, Courteous" Secretary Gold Wristler Watch Presented To Mr. Hickey At Complimentary Dinner

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 10 July 1953 · page 3

"The S.T. Dingo Destruction Board has become a model organisation for other Boards in the State due to the work of our…

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