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Mining & the mines, 1947

4,492 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 225

Coal Mine Mystery This is an adventure tale which will appeal to boys

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 8

"I HEAR some city firm is buying the old mine," said Kenneth Morgan to his chum David Roberts, commonly known as "Fatty."…

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Southern Miners Defer Stoppage

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 11

SOUTHERN DISTRICT miners at today's mass meeting at Wollongong, decided by 351 votes to 228 against an immediate stoppage…

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Southern Miners Defer Stoppage

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 11

SOUTHERN DISTRICT miners, at today's mass meeting at Wollongong, decided by 351 votes to 228 against an immediate stoppage…

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Miners Meet on Dust Report

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 9

AGGREGATE meetings of miners are being held on the southern field today to discuss reports from last week's meeting of the central…

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Miners Plan Mass Protest To Parliament

The Sun · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 2

WOLLONGONG, Wednesday.--Southern miners plan to hold a mass demonstration in support of their claims at the opening of State Parliament on February 26…

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Strike To Force Coal To Britain

The Sun · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 1

NEW YORK, Tuesday.-- Crew of the British steamer Harrington struck at Portland (Oregon) demanding…

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'Economic Blackmail' by U.s. Miners Refused

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Wednesday.--Mr. Forney Johnstone, spokesman for the nation's coal operators, told Congress yesterday that they would…

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'Economic Blackmail' by U.s. Miners Refused

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 6

WASHINGTON, Wednesday.--Mr. Forney Johnstone, spokesman for the nation's coal operators, told Congress yesterday that they would…

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'Economic Blackmail' by U.s. Miners Refused

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 6

WASHINGTON, Wednesday.--Mr. Forney Johnstone, spokesman for the nation's coal operators, told Congress yesterday that they would…

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Economic Blackmail' by U.s. Miners Refused

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 6

WASHINGTON, Wednesday.--Mr. Forney Johnstone, spokesman for the nation's coal operators, told Congress yesterday that they would…

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British Coal Appeal Only Trickle Gets Through Big Freeze Continues

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 3

LONDON, Wednesday. -- The Fuel Ministry has appealed for a speeding up of the handling of coal ships, so that they can be sent back for new…

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British Coal Appeal Only Trickle Gets Through Big Freeze Continues

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 3

LONDON, Wednesday. --The Fuel Ministry has appealed for a speeding up of the handling off coal ships, so that they can he sent back for new…

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England's Winter Crisis--1 Politicians fiddled while England's coal burned

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 10

LONDON, Tuesday.--Mr. Emmanuel Shin-well, a sharp and pugnacious critic during his…

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Britain Seeks Coal in America U.S. Supplies Getting Short

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 2

NEW YORK, Tuesday.--British officials in the U.S. are discussing with the American Government the possibility of buying American bunker coal, states Reuter's Washington…

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Coal Rescue Attempt Colliers Put Out Big Seas Freeze-up Continues

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 3

LONDON Wednesday. -- In can attempt to get desperately-needed, coal to London five colliers have put out from the Tyne in tremendous seas…

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Coal Rescue Attempt Colliers Put Out In Big Seas Freeze-up Continues

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 3

LONDON Wednesday. -- In can attempt to get desperately-needed coal to London five colliers have put out from the Tyne in tremendous seas…

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Coal Rescue Attempt Colliers Put Out In Big Seas Freeze-up Continues

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 3

LONDON Wednesday. -- In an attempt to get desperately-needed coal to London five colliers have put out from the Tyne in tremendous seas…

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Coal Rescue Attempt Colliers Put Out In Big Seas Freeze-up Continues

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 12 February 1947 · page 3

LONDON, Wednesday. -- I an attempt to get desperately-needed coal to London five colliers have put from the Tyne in tremendous seas…

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Rain Stops Work at Five Northern Coal Mines

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 3

All southern mines are working today. Two open cuts are idle because of rain and five mines because of stoppages in the north…

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Rain Stops Work at Five Northern Coal Mines

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 3

All southern mines are working today. Two open cuts are idle because of rain and five mines because of stoppages in the north…

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