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Mining & the mines, 1948

4,740 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 237

Stop Press Coal Dispute

Daily Mirror · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 16

The Minister for Supply and Shipping (Senator Ashley) said in Sydney this morning the coal dispute which has tied up all New…

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Miners preparing tor prolonged stoppage

The Sun · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 3

Hundreds of miners oh the big South Maitland Coalfield today applied for social services relief--a pointer to their fear that the strike will be prolonged. Miners' Federation officials…

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Gov. Action About Coal Called for

Daily Mirror · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 4

Even though it may evoke a threat from defiant unions to tie up coal production indefinitely,…

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Gov. Action About Coal Called for

Daily Mirror · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 4

Even though it may evoke a threat from defiant unions to tie up coal production indefinitely…

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Gov. Action About Coal Called for

Daily Mirror · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 4

Even though it may evoke a threat from defiant unions to tie up coal production indefinitely,…

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8-Day Coal Loss 100,000 Tons

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 5

Strikes and stoppages for the first eight working days of this year have caused a loss of 100,800 tons of coal. This is equivalent to…

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City's Gas Supply in Danger 36 Hours' Coal Left

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 1

Sydney's gas supply will fail by the weekend unless severe rationing is imposed or work is resumed on the coalfields. Experts said this yesterday when they learned…

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Strike Stops Coal Production Rail Cut; Gas Ration Next

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 1

One hundred and eighty-three coalmine enginedrivers and firemen yesterday decided on a strike which threatens to disrupt all New South Wales industry and transport…

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80,000 May Lose Jobs Over Coal Strike Gas Cuts 'Certain'

Daily Mirror · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 1

COAL production ceased completely in N.S.W. today. It is estimated that if the strike of coalmine engine-drivers and firemen continues, the positions of…

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80,000 May Lose Jobs Over Coal Strike Gas Cuts 'Certain'

Daily Mirror · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 1

COAL production ceased completely in N.S.W. today. It is estimated that if the strike of coalmine engine-drivers and firemen continues, the positions of…

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Share market strong despite coal hold-up (Financial Editor's Round-up)

The Sun · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 20

Strength was maintained in the industrial sharemarket today in spite of the coal hold-up. Mt. Isa continued to ease. Would-be buyers of BHP…

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Gay Monarch Runs Winning Gallop Mine Host Lifeless Kerry Lad in Smart Seven

Daily Mirror · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 16

CHALLENGE favorite Gay Monarch was the outstanding worker on all tracks in this morning's final trials. His half-mile wide out on the middle grass track at Victoria Park…

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Gay Monarch Runs Winning Gallop Mine Host Lifeless Kerry Lad in Smart Seven

Daily Mirror · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 16

CHALLENGE favorite Gay Monarch was the outstanding worker on all tracks in this morning's final trials. His half-mile wide out on the middle grass track at Victoria Park…

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Gay Monarch Runs Winning Gallop Mine Host Lifeless Kerry Lad in Smart Seven

Daily Mirror · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 16

CHALLENGE favorite Gay Monarch was the outstanding worker on all tracks in this morning's final trials. His half-mile wide out on the middle grass track at Victoria Park…

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Gay Monarch Runs Winning Gallop Mine Host Lifeless Kerry Lad in Smart Seven

Daily Mirror · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 16

CHALLENGE favorite Gay Monarch was the outstanding worker on all tracks in this morning's final trials. His half-mile wide out on the middle grass track at Victoria Park…

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Gay Monarch Runs Winning Gallop Mine Host Lifeless Kerry Lad in Smart Seven

Daily Mirror · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 16

CHALLENGE favorite Gay Monarch was the outstanding worker on all tracks in this morning's final trials. His half-mile wide out on the middle grass track at Victoria Park…

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Gay Monarch Runs Winning Gallop Mine Host Lifeless Kerry Lad in Smart Seven

Daily Mirror · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 16

CHALLENGE favorite Gay Monarch was the outstanding worker on all tracks in this morning's final trials. His half-mile wide out on the middle grass track at Victoria Park…

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Gay Monarch Runs Winning Gallop Mine Host Lifeless Kerry Lad in Smart Seven

Daily Mirror · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 16

CHALLENGE favorite Gay Monarch was the outstanding worker on all tracks in this morning's final trials. His half-mile wide out on the middle grass track at Victoria Park…

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Cuts in Gas Tonight 80,000 May Lose Jobs Bad Coal Outlook

Daily Mirror · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 3

GAS rationing will be imposed in Sydney and Newcastle from midnight tonight. This was decided today at a conference between representatives of…

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Cuts in Gas Tonight 80,000 May Lose Jobs Bad Coal Outlook

Daily Mirror · Thursday 22 January 1948 · page 3

GAS rationing will be imposed from midnight tonight. This was decided today at a conference between representatives of gas companies and the…

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