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Mining & the mines, 1946

4,792 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 240

Mining Bill "Would Create Discontent"

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 May 1946 · page 9

The coalmining bill drafted by the State Minister for Mines (Mr. Baddeley) would create discontent in the industry, the secretary of Northern Collieries, Ltd., (Mr. Gregory Forster) said last night…

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Train Cuts in U.S.A. Sequel To Coal Strike

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 May 1946 · page 3

WASHINGTON, May 5 (A.A.P.).—The Government has ordered a further drastic cut in railway passenger services in order…

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Finance, Commerce, Mines And Markets Interest Rate Policy Effects on Thrift by the Financial Editor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 May 1946 · page 6

The reduction of interest rates penalises thrifty people who are helping to combat inflation, with its grave consequences for the…

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All N.s.w. Pits Idle Today Coal Stocks for Gas, Electricity at Danger Levels

Daily Mirror · Monday 6 May 1946 · page 16

WHILE all coal mines are idle today for the May Day celebrations, causing a coal loss of 50,000 tons, Bunnerong has only four days' supply and gas companies have sufficient for…

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All N.s.w. Pits Idle Today Coal Stocks for Gas, Electricity at Danger Levels

Daily Mirror · Monday 6 May 1946 · page 16

WHILE all coal mines are idle today for the May Day celebrations, causing a coal loss of 50,000 tons, Bunnerong has only four days' supply and gas companies have sufficient for…

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All N.s.w. Pits Idle Today Coal Stocks for Gas, Electricity at Danger Levels

Daily Mirror · Monday 6 May 1946 · page 16

WHILE all coal mines are idle today for the May Day celebrations, causing a coal loss of 50,000 tons, Bunnerong has only four days' supply and gas companies have, sufficient for…

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All N.s.w. Pits Idle Today Coal Stocks for Gas, Electricity at Danger Levels

Daily Mirror · Monday 6 May 1946 · page 16

WHILE all coal mines are idle today for the May Day celebrations, causing a coal loss of 50,000 tons, Bunnerong has only four days' supply and gas companies have sufficient for…

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Gold Yields

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 May 1946 · page 6
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ISGAHEREs Two weeks ended Apl. 25, tested 81,778 cub. yds, for 25[?]oz bullion…

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Answer Coal Crisis by

Tribune · Tuesday 7 May 1946 · page 1

Government control, leading eventually nationalisation of the mines, is the only logical answer to the developing industry…

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That Moscow Gold Again

Tribune · Tuesday 7 May 1946 · page 2

PARIS.—The New York Times correspondent reported that Soviet planes bad brought to Paris “considerable quantities of…

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U.S. Coal Strike Troubles Truman

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 May 1946 · page 3

NEW YORK, Monday. -- President Truman is considering issuing an order to the Government to seize America's soft coalmines, idle for 35 days because…

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"Stampeding" Charge On New Coal Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 May 1946 · page 4

Stampeding of the State Government into taking action for controlling the coal industry was alleged yesterday by critics of the…

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Well-known Figure in Coal Circles Dies

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 7 May 1946 · page 3

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.--Taken suddenly ill last night, Mr. Alexander Cant (65), died at his home at Lorn, near West Maitland. this…

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Well-known Figure in Coal Circles Dies

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 7 May 1946 · page 3

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.--Taken suddenly ill last night, Mr. Alexander Cant (65), died at' his home at Lorn, near West Maitland, this…

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Coal Shortage Anxiety May Day Loss Of 46,000 Tons

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 May 1946 · page 1

Concern over the precarious state of coal stocks for the maintenance of essential services has been accentuated by the loss of 46,000 tons of coal through the…

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Coal Sent to Sydney Supply For Gas Companies Stock Was Very Low

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 7 May 1946 · page 3

COAL is being sent from Newcastle today to maintain fully Sydney's power and gas supplies. The Australian Gas Light Co. will…

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Coal Sent to Sydney Supply For Gas Companies Stock Was Very Low

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 7 May 1946 · page 3

COAL is being sent from Newcastle today to maintain fully Sydney's power and gas supplies. The Australian Gas Light Co. will…

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Coal Sent to Sydney Supply For Gas Companies Stock Was Very Low

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 7 May 1946 · page 3

COAL is being sent from Newcastle today to maintain fully Sydney's power and gas supplies. The Australian Gas Light Co, will…

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Move to Avert Power Cut Supply Bodies Seek Priority On Coal Stocks

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 May 1946 · page 5

Gas and electricity supply authorities are seeking first priority on coal stocks in an effort to avert power and light Rationing. All mines on the northern and southern fields were…

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