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Mining & the mines, 1941

3,912 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 196

Trawler Sunk by Mine Off N.s.w. Coast

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 March 1941 · page 2

TRAWLER Millimumul (287 tons), sunk by a mine off the New South Wales coast on Wednesday nght. Of her complement of 12, seven are missing, including the captain and chief officer…

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Coal Disputes and War. Premier's Appeal. Danger to Nation

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 March 1941 · page 14

The Premier, Mr. Mair, said yesterday that it was most disappointing to read the statement of the chairman of the Coal Reference Board (Northern…

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British Miners to Get Special Cheese Ration London, Friday (A.A.P.)

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 March 1941 · page 3

Because it is considered their staple food, miners and agricultural worker will get special supplies of cheese when rationing begins on May 5. They will be allowed half a…

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Stockton Coal Co. Has 46 In Liquid Assets Uninspiring Record--better Outlook

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 29 March 1941 · page 9

A RECENT sale of shares in Stockton Borehole Collieries after an absence of several years from sale boards, has drawn…

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Mine Sinks Trawler Off N.S.W. COAST. Seyen of Crew Missing. Five Survivors Rescued by Collier. Story of Ordeal in Darkness

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 March 1941 · page 13

The trawler Millimumul (287 tons) was sunk by a mine off the coast of New South Wales on Wednesday evening. Seven of the crew of 12 are missing. After spending a night and a day in a lifeboat, the five…

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De Bernales Mines

Truth · Sunday 30 March 1941 · page 10

SIR WILLIAM McLINTOCK, who was appointed by the Board of Trade on the instigation of the directions to inquire…

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Trouble Looms in Mines

The Sun · Sunday 30 March 1941 · page 5

"Whether peace will prevail on the coalfields will be determined by developments this week," said the general…

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Italian mine ship reported anchored off Japanese port

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 30 March 1941 · page 1

NEW YORK, Saturday. -- An Italian warship, fitted for mine-laying, has been seen anchored off Kobe (Japan), says an American Associated Press report. The warship is the Eritrea (2172 tons). Passengers on the American…

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Capital for Mercury Mine

The Sun · Monday 31 March 1941 · page 9

With the consent of the Federal Treasurer, the directors of Q.S. Mines, N.L., have decided to Issue 50,000 shares of 5s each…

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Wagga Gold Cup

Sydney Sportsman · Monday 31 March 1941 · page 19

SECRETARY J. F. De Groot issues an early reminder to metropolitan owners and trainers that the Wagga Gold Cup meeting is not so very far…

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Bunnerong Coal Needs Supplied

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 March 1941 · page 8

Mr. Vine-Hall, general manager, has reported to the County Council that there is now 214,000 tons of coal in reserve at Bunnerong. Contracts provide for the delivery…

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Southern Miners Out Labor Is Still in Power Brisbane

The Sun · Monday 31 March 1941 · page 5

Returned for the fourth term, the Forgan-Smith Labor Government, in the State elections on Saturday,…

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Safeguards for Miners

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 8

More than ordinary significance' attaches to the Bill to provide for better health and safety in coalmines, which will come before the Legislative Council…

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Miners' Pensions Protest

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 5

CESSNOCK, Monday.--Pit -top meetings will be held on the northern coalfields tomorrow morning to discuss the State…

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South Coast Miners Back

The Sun · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 7

The South Coast mines which were idle yesterday as a protest against the Government's attitude towards miners' pensions resumed work…

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Swan Bitter Gold

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 7

Swan Bitter Gold Minning Co., N.L., the directors report, will have sufficient funds in hand to put into production the Morning Star mine at Mount Magnet. However, until dewatering is…

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Home News. Pensions for Miners

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 1

The Premier, Mr. Mair, told representatives of the coal miners yesterday that [?] would pledge his Government to legislate in the first session of the new…

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News From Mines Central Norseman Yield

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 14

Central Norseman Gold Corporation N.L., for the fortnight ended March 25, treated 4379 tons for 2039 fine oz. Production included 924 tons of development ore…

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Sunshine Gold Misses Clean-up

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 7

Sunshine Gold Development Ltd. reports that heavy rain early in March caused a serious break in the main Ba[?]une water race. Sluicing operations were suspended, and there was no clean-up…

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Pensions for Miners. Legislation Next Session. Premier's Promise

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 10

The Premier, Mr. Mair, told representatives of the coal miners yesterday that he would pledge his Government to pass legislation after the…

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