Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Mining & the mines, all years

Sydney · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1944

4,597 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 230

Many Miners to Be Prosecuted

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 22 February 1944 · page 1

Many prosecutions are pending as the result of recent stoppages at coal mines on the northern and southern fields, the Deputy Commonwealth Crown Solicitor (Mr. G. A. Watson) said today…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Coal Control Proposal Union Opinion Divided

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 February 1944 · page 4

NEWCASTLE, Monday.—When the conference of district representatives of the Miners' Federation meets in Sydney…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Striking Miners to Face Prosecutions Cases Against 129 Men

The Sun · Tuesday 22 February 1944 · page 2

"Numerous prosecutions are pending because of recent mine stoppages" said the Deputy Commonwealth Crown Solicitor (Mr. G. A. Watson) today. "One mine manager has also been summoned."…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Stop Press Mining Control Bill Accepted

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 22 February 1944 · page 12

The conference of interstate representatives of the Miners Federation, after considering the Federa Government's Mining Control Bill…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Miners' Leaders Disagree on Controller 4100 Men Idle At 15 State Pits

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 February 1944 · page 5

While miners' leaders were conferring yesterday on the Federal Government's new Coal Bill, more' than 4100 miners were idle at 15 pits…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Stop-press Late Stock Exchange New Occidental, 146 (up 3). Coal Control

The Sun · Tuesday 22 February 1944 · page 1

Conference of interstate representatives of Miners' Federation accented broad principle of Federal Government's…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Coal Bill

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 23 February 1944 · page 4

The Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Senator McLeay. said that the [?] Bill introduced by the Prime Minister disregarded claims of the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Soviet Gets Coal

The Sun · Wednesday 23 February 1944 · page 4

The "Sunday Sun's" article on how Russia maintains regular production of coal should provide an answer for Senator Keane,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Nazi Gold Under Ban

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 23 February 1944 · page 7

WASHINGTON, Wednesday.-- The United States, Great Britain and Russia have announced a co-ordinated policy…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Nazi Gold Under Ban

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 23 February 1944 · page 7

WASHINGTON, Wednesday.-- The United States, Great Britain and Russia have announced a co-ordinated policy…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Record of Coal Official Sought

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 23 February 1944 · page 2

CANBERRA, Wednesday. -- Details of the record of the chairman of the Central Coal Authority (Mr. A. C. Willis), as…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Record of Coal Official Sought

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 23 February 1944 · page 2

CANBERRA, Wednesday. -- Details of the record of the chairman of the Central Coal Authority (Mr. A. C. Willis), as…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Coal Bill in House Today

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 23 February 1944 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wednesday. -- The Coal Production (Wartime) Bill will be read a second time and debated when the House…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Coal Major Problem for Curtin

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 23 February 1944 · page 3

With no settlement of the South Coast strike in sight, and owners and miners opposed to the Government's new Coal…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Coal Bill in House Today

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 23 February 1944 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wednesday. -- The Coal Production (Wartime) Bill will be read a second time and debated when the House…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Coal Major Problem for Curtin

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 23 February 1944 · page 3

With no settlement of the South Coast strike in sight, and owners and miners opposed to the Government's new Coal…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Coal Bill in House Today

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 23 February 1944 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wednesday. -- The Coal Production (Wartime) Bill will be read a second time and debated when the House…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Control of the Coal-Mining Industry Provisions of New Federal Bill. Complete Power to be Vested in Commissioner

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 23 February 1944 · page 6

Complete power for a Coal Commissioner to control the Coalmining Industry is provided in the Coal Production Bill, which the Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, introduced into the House of Representatives on Friday…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Allies Place Gold Ban on Germany

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 23 February 1944 · page 4

WASHINGTON, Wednesday.--Concerted action to prevent the Germans from operating on gold has been taken by the United States, Britain…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Opposition to Coal Bill Views of Owners and Union

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 February 1944 · page 6

Both colliery proprietors and miners' leaders object to the Coal Bill in its present form and will seek amendments…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →