MINING DISPUTE
EXPLOSION IN SMALL PIT POLICE ASKED TO WITHDRAW PROTECTION United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received September 28. 6.30 p.m.) SYDNEY, September 28. Au explosion occurred in the small Myall Extended mine, in the Newcastle district, which is being worked by four lessees. Gelignite was used, but little damage was done. The Newcastle Central Strike Committee has decided to ask the Government, as a precaution against possible serious happenings, to withdraw police protection from small pits still working. The Australian Railways Union has decided to give £250 to help the striking miners, and to impose a compulsory levy of 2/- a member, which will i raise about £1740.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21154, 29 September 1938, Page 10
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109MINING DISPUTE Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21154, 29 September 1938, Page 10
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