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Mining & the mines, 1948

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Moves to Avert Miners' Strike

Daily Mirror · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 5

Although the position is critical, there are still hopes that a general coal strike in N.S.W. will be averted. THE Combined Mining…

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State's Gold Output Higher

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 12

New South Wales gold production for 1947 was 50,082 fine oz., valued at £539,010. The 1946 output was 32,009…

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Nazis’ Stolen Gold to Aid Refugees

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 3

GENEVA, (World News Service) A million dollars’ worth of non-monetary assets, including 848 cases containing gold teeth and fillings,…

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No coal hold-up in NSW--union move

The Sun · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 5

The threat of an immediate general coal stoppage in NSW has been averted by the Combined Mining Unions' Council. At a meeting today the…

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N.S.W. Gold Yield Rise Of 56 p.c

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 5

Gold production of New South Wales increased by 56 per cent, to 50,082oz fine in 1947, compared with 1946…

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Australian Coal Could Aid Britain Eden Attacks Government Cripps Plans Lower Prices

Daily Mirror · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 3

LONDON, Friday.-- Australian coal could play its part in Britain's economic recovery, said the Deputy -Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Eden) in…

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Australian Coal Could Aid Britain Eden Attacks Government Cripps Plans Lower Prices

Daily Mirror · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 3

LONDON, Friday. -- Australian coal could play its part in Britain's economic recovery, said the Deputy- Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Eden) in…

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60 Days Limit to Find "Way Out" Cripps' Warning In Britain Coal Aid Plea to Australia

Daily Mirror · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 3

LONDON, Friday.-- Britain's Minister for Economic Affairs (Sir Stafford Cripps) has set a limit of 60 days for Britain to find a way in which to reduce…

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60 Days Limit to Find "Way Out" Cripps' Warning In Britain Coal Aid Plea to Australia

Daily Mirror · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 3

LONDON, Friday,-- Britain's Minister for Economic Affairs (Sir Stafford Cripps) has set a limit of 60 days for Britain to find a way in which to reduce…

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60 Days Limit to Find "Way Out" Crips ' Warning In Britain 'Coal Aid Plea' to Australia

Daily Mirror · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 3

LONDON, Friday.-- Britain's Minister for Economic Affairs (Sir Stafford Cripps) has set a limit of 60 days for 'Britain to find a way in which to reduce…

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60 Days Limit to Find "Way Out" Cripps 'Warming In Britain Coal Aid Plea to Australia

Daily Mirror · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 3

LONDON, Friday.-- Britain's Minister for Economic Affairs (Sir Stafford Cripps) has set a limit of 60 days for Britain to find a way in which to reduce…

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60 Days Limit to Find "Way Out" Cripps' Warning In Britain Coal Aid Plea to Australia

Daily Mirror · Friday 13 February 1948 · page 3

LONDON,Friday.-- Britain's Minister for Economic Affairs (Sir Stafforc Cripps) has set a limit of 60 days for Britain to find a way in which to reduce…

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Coal Talk Proposed Averting Strike

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 February 1948 · page 1

The Combined Mining Unions Council yesterday moved to avert the general coal stoppage…

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Mine Manager Hurt in Car, Bus Crash

Daily Mirror · Saturday 14 February 1948 · page 2

NEWCASTLE, Saturday.-- Percival Walters (48), manager of Pacific Colliery, Teralba, was critically injured…

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Miners May Act To Win Weekend Beer

Tribune · Saturday 14 February 1948 · page 3

THE Combined Mining Unions’ Council is expected to take some action to ensure an adequate beer supply for miners on Saturdays…

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Industrial War Threat Over: Premier's Mine Problem

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 14 February 1948 · page 3

Terms of the agreement between the Queensland Government and the Electric Supply Corporation of England for the large-scale development of Blair Athol coalfield have still…

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Hidden Gold Hoard Is Australia's Reserve By a Staff Correspondent

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 February 1948 · page 2

Stored away under guard in the underground vaults of the Commonwealth Bank are nearly 6,000 bars of gold, each weighing 400 fine ounces. It is Australia's gold reserve. Upon this…

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Coal Experts Visit London

The Sun · Sunday 15 February 1948 · page 24

Mining engineers are to leave London on March 13 by air to survey Queensland coalfields…

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The miners have a new word-- AMENITIES-- which means ... More trouble on coalfields

The Sun · Sunday 15 February 1948 · page 6

PRESENT threat to coal supplies by the Federated Engine Drivers is a minor dispute compared with the "amenities" fight which is shaping up for 1948 THE Miners' Federation says…

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Move to End Coal Dispute

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 February 1948 · page 4

The Joint Coal Board was "hopeful" that the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association…

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