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Mining & the mines, 1943

3,898 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 195

Cessnock Miners Celebrate Record

Daily Mirror · Saturday 6 February 1943 · page 3

CECCNOCK, Saturday.--The record of 1050 days' continuous work at Cessnock No. 2 Colliery was celebrated by management and men at a…

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Mine Checking Dangerous Job

Daily Mirror · Saturday 6 February 1943 · page 6

AROUND THE COAST OF ENGLAND today is a network of mines to keep enemy vessels at a distance. These men…

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Roosevelt May Enter Coal War

Daily Mirror · Saturday 6 February 1943 · page 2

WASHINGTON, Saturday. -- President Roosevelt personally is expected to have to take a hand in the new inflation threat…

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Roosevelt May Enter Coal War

Daily Mirror · Saturday 6 February 1943 · page 2

WASHINGTON, Saturday. -- President Roosevelt personally is expected to have to take a hand in the new inflation threat…

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Roosevelt May Enter Coal War

Daily Mirror · Saturday 6 February 1943 · page 2

WASHINGTON, Saturday. -- President Roosevelt personally is expected to have to take a hand m the new inflation threat…

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Gold-dust and Steel-filings

The Methodist · Saturday 6 February 1943 · page 2

We have to remember that the Kingdom of Christ on earth will never be realised, and also that it is always being realised; we must remember that whatever reform or revolution we carry out, the result…

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Miners' Decision May Bring U.s. Capital

Daily Mirror · Saturday 6 February 1943 · page 2

LITHGOW, Saturday.--Miners' officials and check inspectors have agreed to allow the mechanised removal of shale pillars at Glen Davis…

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Miners' Decision May Bring U.s. Capital

Daily Mirror · Saturday 6 February 1943 · page 2

LITHGOW, Saturday.--Miners' officials and check inspectors have agreed to allow the mechanised removal of shale pillars at Glen Davis…

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A Thousand Days Without A Strike: Coal Mine History

The Sun · Sunday 7 February 1943 · page 6

Chairman of directors, F. Stewart, does his bit to keep the wheels of production turning. He is shown shovelling coal into one of the surface furnaces at Cessnock No. 2 workings, yesterday…

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"We Trust Each Other" Secret of mine's 1060 days non-stop

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 7 February 1943 · page 5

"I want to thank all you boys" -- chairman of directors of a colliery, addressing the miners. "The miners have made things very easy for the management" -- a colliery manager…

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Miners Reply to a Bishop "Firing Squad Talk May Inflame Workers: Smacks Of Hitlerism"

The Sun · Sunday 7 February 1943 · page 3

"THESE are remarkable words to come from a follower of the Prince of Peace," said Miners' Federation president Wells last night, replying to the statement of the Bishop of Willochra, SA, that "striking miners in wartime should face the firing squad"…

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Miner's 50 Years at Same Colliery

Daily Mirror · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 4

THIRROUL, Monday. -- What is claimed to be an Australian, if not a world's, record for service in a coal mine has been established by…

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Miner's 50 Years at Same Colliery

Daily Mirror · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 4

THIRROUL, Monday. -- What is claimed to be an Australian, if not a world's, record for service in a coal mine has been established by…

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Miners Urge Govt. Support

Daily Mirror · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 4

The central council of the Miners' Federation has warned members and workers generally not to "play into the hands of…

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Miners Urge Govt. Support

Daily Mirror · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 3

The central council of the Miners' Federation has warned members and workers generally not to "play into the hands of…

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Three Mines Idle Today

The Sun · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 3

Three collieries are idle today. A fresh dispute has occurred at Maitland Main (162 men, 700…

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British Coal Output Down

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 3

LONDON, Sunday.--British miners produced less coal in January than in any month since they received their higher wages award last summer, says…

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Coal Industry Peace Scheme

The Sun · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 2

CESSNOCK, Monday.--Pit committees to handle disputes before they develop into strikes could solve mining troubles said Bellbird Colliery manager and mine officials…

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Tas. Seeks Grant to Mine Bauxite

Daily Mirror · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 5

CANBERRA, Monday.--The Tasmanian Government is seeking a grant of £1,500,000 from the Commonwealth to exploit bauxite…

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Tas. Seeks Grant to Mine Bauxite

Daily Mirror · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 5

CANBERRA, Monday.--The Tasmanian Government is seeking a grant of £1,500,000 from the Commonwealth to exploit bauxite…

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