Another Stoppage in Australian Mining ?
SYDNEY, Fri. (1 p.m.)—The threat of a general stoppage of coalfields next week \ mentioned to the Chairman of the Central Coal Reference Board (Mr F. Gallagher). The secretary of the Maitland mine deputies *<Mr W. N. Hindmarsh), who was claiming long-service leave for deputies on the same terms as leave was granted to members of the Miners Federation, said: "Indications are that it will be another national cal*amity.” The dispute concerns employment of deputies in open-cut mines. Even without such a stoppage, the position concerning coal reserves is considered grave. At present reserve stocks held in New South Wales total 349,000 tons. This reserve is now being increased by overtime work, and 12,321 miners on the northern fields are commencing their three weeks’ holidays on December 16. It is estimated that a reserve of 600,000 tons is necessary to maintain services.
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Northern Advocate, 21 October 1949, Page 5
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