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Mining & the mines, 1949

6,231 stories in Sydney's papers · page 38 of 250

Coal And Steel Loss "Serious"

Daily Mirror · Thursday 3 March 1949 · page 5

CANBERRA, Thursday.--Losses in output of steel and coal in recent weeks were a matter of serious concern, because their effects would ultimately be spread over…

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Moorefield Barrier May Suit Mine Host

The Sun · Thursday 3 March 1949 · page 35

Mine Host, who was one of the horses badly away at Canterbury last Saturday, will start in the Flying Handicap at Moorefield on Saturday. Barrier stalls or mobile…

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Machinery for Mine Statement By Ashley

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 March 1949 · page 4

CANBERRA, Wednesday. —The Minister for Shipping and Fuel, Senator W. P. Ashley, to-day told the Senate…

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Miners Not Wanted Kemeira Tunnel Lag Feared

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 March 1949 · page 4

It might take 10 years instead of the estimated three to finish the Kemeira tunnel if the work was done by members of…

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Sabotage Fear in French Mines

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 3

PARIS, March 3 (A.A.P.).— A systematic campaign of sabotage is being carried out in mines in northern France, the…

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How Long This Coal Tyranny?

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 2

It is becoming more apparent than ever that unless resolute steps are taken to introduce discipline in the…

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Miners Prepare Strike Plan to Enforce New Claims

The Sun · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 5

The Miners' Federation is believed to be preparing an organisation for a general strike, should it fail to win something from its programme of demands for shorter hours…

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Mine Host's Jockey Not Changed Mount Given To J. Waterhouse

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 March 1949 · page 17

Stable apprentice J. Waterhouse will not be taken off Mine Host for tomorrow's Flying Handicap at Moorefield…

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New Provocation Against Miners

Tribune · Saturday 5 March 1949 · page 3

Instead of assuring constant coal production by granting the 35 hour week, a 30/- rise and long service leave, coal owners are planning new attacks on miners aimed at stripping away hard-won rights…

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Lady Claire Gold

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 March 1949 · page 6

Legal technicalities had arisen in the listing of shares of Lady Claire Gold No. 1 and N. 2, N.L., and Lady Claire Gold Underwriters. N.L., on the…

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Coal First, Snowy Plan Next

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 March 1949 · page 2

Sir,—The eight-year Snowy River plan must not be made an excuse, for evading the simple one-year coal plan, which could give…

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37,645 Ton Coal Loss in Week

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 March 1949 · page 4

Coal losses due to stoppages in New South Wales this week were 37,645 tons. Stoppages at 12 mines in New…

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One Mine Victim Still Not Found

Truth · Sunday 6 March 1949 · page 5

BROKEN HILL, Saturday.—Rescue parties are still searching for the body of P. Cara-pellotti (45), who was buried…

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Gas Coal Threat: New Strike Fears

The Sunday Herald · Sunday 6 March 1949 · page 3

The State Government fears that salaried officers of the South Maitland Railway Company may decide to renew their strike, which last week interrupted supplies of gas-making coal…

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Tell Me, Doctor... First Aid For Burns Adenoids and Tonsils Diet Deficiencies Cause Cirrhosis Dust in Mining

The Sunday Herald · Sunday 6 March 1949 · page 8

ELIZABETH PLUMPTON and her three children lived in a modernly equipped farm-house miles away from any township…

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Smouldering Coal Threatened Mine

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 March 1949 · page 1

CESSNOCK, Sunday.—Aberdare Central miners have been working continuously since Friday night in a dramatic attempt to prevent a A fall of coal estimated…

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Edna Beryl Mine

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 March 1949 · page 6

Carbonale Lead Mining Syndicate Ltd. has formed a company with nominal capital of £100,000 to develop the Edna Beryl mine, Tennant Creek…

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Gold Yields

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 March 1949 · page 6

MORNING STAR.—Fortnight: Treated 883 tons for 639oz. NORTH DEBORAH: Treated 690 tons for 373oz 4dwt. Cleaned plates for…

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Coal Production Up

Daily Mirror · Monday 7 March 1949 · page 3

TODAY is the best coal production for some weeks, and N.S.W. output should be more than 52,000 tons. There…

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Coal Production Up

Daily Mirror · Monday 7 March 1949 · page 3

TODAY is the best in coal production for some weeks, and N.S.W. output should be more than 52,000 tons. There…

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