No Hope for 69 Buried Miners
NEW YORK, Tuesday. -- All hope has been abandoned for the rescue alive of 69 men trapped after, an explosion, in the Willowgrove coal mine, at St…
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Coal Strike Doesn't Worry Hospital
The Parramatta District Hospital authorities are not worrying yet about the coal strike. They have sixteen weeks' supply in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Coal Strike Support for Mineworkers
In their strike for better working conditions in the coal mining industry, the mineworkers are being given solid financial support by Labor…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Mine Blows Up Italian Ship LONDON
A mine blew up the Italian steamer Tyma Primo (5000 tons) outward bound from Rotterdam, off the south-east coast of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Novelist Awarded Gold Medal. Melbourne, Tuessday
The Victorian Literature Society's gold medal award for 1939 has been awarded to Mr, Xavier Herbert for his novel "Capricornia." The medal is awarded annually for the b[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →GEEBUNG or Mildura Gold Spark for the Cup
If Gold Spark were to win the Sydney Cup next Monday her success would be a fitting reward for honesty and consistency…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Robinson in Mining Drama. "The Proud Valley."
"WHEN Paul Robeson left pictures two years ago he did so because of the unsuitable material that was offered him. At the same time he stated that he would willingly return…
Continued on Trove, page 27 →£10 for a 'Phone Call Listeners to "Pots O'Gold'
If you are listening to Pots O'Gold" on 2CH when that station dials your telephone number you will receive a £10 note as your prize from…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Sydney Morning Herald. Wednesday, March 20, 1940. Plain Words to the Miners
In the Federal Arbitiation Court yesterday, Mr. Justice O'Mara clarified the issues of the coal strike with refreshing frankness. His stiaight speaking should…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Bruxner Refuses Hearing To Transport Union Chiefs Delegation on Handling of "Black Coal"
The Minister for Transport (Mr. Bruxner) yesterday refused to meet a delegation representing mining and transport unions to discuss the coal strike…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Five-point" Ban on Black Coal City in Dark If Country Buys Stocks Reserves Low
FOR the first time since the commencement of the general coal stoppage, Federal officials of unions with members involved in the production and transport of coal and in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Barlow's "Air Mine." Test to be Made in U.S.A. New York, March 19. (A.A.P.)
The Congressional naval and military committees have agreed to a demonstration of Mr. Lester Barlow's so-called "air mine." Testifying before the Military Affairs…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Deborah Gold Mines
A strong rise in profit for the six months ended January 31 is reported by Deborah Gold Mines, N.L., Net earnings at £30,592 compare with £14,852 for the1 preceeding…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Better Result. Caledonian Collieries
An improved result is shown by Caledonian Collieries, Ltd., for 1939, a net profit of £20,027 being earned after providing £47,598 for depreciation and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Court Cannot Function in Coal Strike Miners' Officer Replies to P.m
THE secretary of the combined mining unions' committee, Mr. W. Orr, claimed last night that, under existing…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Miners Are Supported
The cobar combined unions, at a well-attended meeting, carried a motion congratulating the coal-mining unions on' their fight to preserve…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Australian Gold Price
GOLD: Fine ounce, £10/13/3. unch.; standard ounce (22 carats) £9/15/5[?], unch. (Commonwealth Bank). SOVEREIGNS: £2/9/, unch…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →19,000 Miners Against War
Fife Miners’ Union. Scotland, representing 19,000 miners, has declared for action to stop the war. “Realising that no benefit can accrue…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Western Australian Yields. Emu Mine
February: 4,002 tons treated for 1,040 fine ounces, estimated value £10,140. Working costs £5,699. Development £2,122. Plant B3. Administration and special expenditure £350. Total…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Miners' Offer to Non-unionists
LITHGOW, Wednesday.--Non-unionists working in an open cut at Commonwealth Colliery No. 2, Lidsdale, are to be offered relief during the coal strike…
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