News on Screen

Series

Series Name

Mining Review Composite Editions

Issue

Power Loading Edition

CMR5

Date Released

1956

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Nottinghamshire. Show of Strength.
• 2. Derbyshire. Dosco Miner.
• 3. Lancashire. Shearer Loader.
• 4. West Lothian. Flight Loading.
• 5. Glamorgan. Ploughing Fast.
• 6. Glamorgan. More Power to His Elbow.

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 6

Summary

BFI synopsis: Conference and mechanisation exhibition at Calverton colliery in Nottinghamshire to discern how production can be increased by the greater use of power loading equipment.

Researcher Comments

A review containing various news items connected with the NCB from around the country.

Keywords

Conferences; Mining; Exhibitions and shows

Locations

England; Nottinghamshire; Calverton Colliery

Written sources

British Film Institute Databases   Used for synopsis

Credits:

Sponsor

National Coal Board

Production Co.

National Coal Board Film Unit