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The Coal Crisis and Federal State Powers Debate
The piece attacks Mr. Hughes for a separate coal disputes tribunal and criticizes federal and state governance over the industry. It notes rising coal prices, imports, miner unrest, and calls for decisive reform including railway management changes and reduced overstaffed overhead. It cites Bevin, Scullin, Hogan, and warns of political maneuvering affecting industry control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
W. M. Hughes
Arbitration Court
New South Wales
Wonton Lealers
Hughes
Commonwealth
Bevin
Messrs Scullin and Co
Uniomdom
Mr. Hogan
Aren
Ebanger
Ideremsingy
Uhame
Opul
Newport
Jollimont
Melbourne
Royden Powell
East Gippsland
Creswick
Collingwood
Port Melbourne
Labor
Powell
Labor Party
Country Party
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