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Mining & the mines, 1944

4,597 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 230

Seek Government Mines Control

Tribune · Thursday 3 February 1944 · page 3

The Central Council of the Miners’ Federation is meeting in Sydney this week against a background of stoppages, which are tending to become chronic. PROPOSALS for the Federal…

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Conference on Coal Strikes

The Biz · Thursday 3 February 1944 · page 2

Conference in Canberra to-day between the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin), Treasurer (Mr. Chifley) and representatives of the Millers' Federation, will attempt to…

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Stop Press Curtin Meets Miners

Daily Mirror · Thursday 3 February 1944 · page 12

Canberra, Thursday.--Officials of the Miners' Federation conferred with the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) and the Treasurer (Mr…

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Miners 'Out' On Tax Privileges

The Sun · Thursday 3 February 1944 · page 5

CANBERRA, Thursday. -- Coal miners will not be given taxation benefits that are not available to the general public. Coal miners' representatives…

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P.m. to Hear Mine Leaders

Daily Mirror · Thursday 3 February 1944 · page 4

CANBERRA, Thursday.--Representatives of the Miners' Federation will meet the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) and the…

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Coal Talks To-day New Attempt to Stop Strikes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 February 1944 · page 4

An attempt to evolve a formula to obviate mine strikes over meat rationing and taxation will be made at conferences…

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Miners Facing Court Tonight

Daily Mirror · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 3

The Deputy Commonwealth Crown Solicitor (Mr. G. A. Watson) said today that a number of prosecutions were pending…

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Miners Facing Court Tonight

Daily Mirror · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 3

The Deputy Commonwealth Crown Solicitor (Mr. G. A. Watson) said today that a number of prosecutions were pending…

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Wood Dispute Closes Mines

Daily Mirror · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 3

KALGOORLIE, Friday.--With the exception of the Lake View Star Ltd. and Gold Mines of Kalgoorlie Ltd., all the mines on the Golden…

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Wood Dispute Closes Mines

Daily Mirror · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 3

KALGOORLIE, Friday.--With the exception of the Lake View Star Ltd. and Gold Mines of Kalgoorlie Ltd., all the mines on the Golden…

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Mining Reports

Daily Mirror · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 10

NORTH DEBORAH MINING CO. N.L.-- Shareholders are being called together at a special meeting on March 3 to consider a proposal, brought forward by one of the…

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123 Mine Men To Be Prosecuted

The Sun · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 2

There are 122 prosecutions against miners, and one against a mine-owner, following recent coal…

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Risk of Call-up Run by Miners

Daily Mirror · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 3

"THEY don't appear to realise that their continued absence has placed them on the unemployed list, and that they are liable to be called…

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Risk of Call-up Run by Miners

Daily Mirror · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 3

"THEY don't appear to realise that their continued absence has placed them on the unemployed list, and that they are liable to be called…

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Risk of Call-up Run by Miners

Daily Mirror · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 3

"THEY don't appear to realise that their continued absence bas placed them on the unemployed list and that they are liable to be called…

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EDITORIAL Tell Us The Truth About Coal

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 1

AUSTRALIAN industry is staggering on the edge of an abyss as a result of the calamitous…

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Meat and Tax Grievances Miners' Talk With Mr. Curtin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 4

CANBERRA, Thursday.—For nearly three hours to-day the Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, discussed miners' grievances,…

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P.M. May Visit Coalfields Attempt To End Epidemic Of Mine Stoppages

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 February 1944 · page 7

CANBERRA, Thursday.--The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) is expected to visit the Northern coalfields within the next two weeks. Mr. Curtin is understood to have promised…

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Coal Miners in the Army

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 5 February 1944 · page 4

GENERAL Secretary of the Miners' Federation, G. W. S. Grant, said if coal production is to be stepped up, Federal Government, instead of making so many promises, will have to set the machinery in motion to have mineworkers released from the fighting forces…

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Miners' Taxes

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 5 February 1944 · page 13

DISPUTE on taxation which has been holding up some Northern NSW collieries is not generally understood…

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