English Translation

84 O s t rau There were no difficulties of production in the Ostrava district in the period under review, and production increased by 8% in April 1942 compared with Abril 194l. K la dno: Production in the Kladno district fell by around 5 000 tonnes in April, below the estimated 1/l2 year target. The causes of this decline are technical difficulties, e.g. pit fire and rock displacement. Furthermore, the reduction in production is due to the additional labour force, which is not suitable for mining, as well as to the reduced food ratings. Small mines of the Protectorate: A small increase is to be noted in the production of small shafts. The price question previously decided in favour of the small pits has been withdrawn due to the new regulations. In order to further increase the production, it is absolutely necessary to find ways and means of carrying out appropriate investments. An attempt should be made to raise the necessary funds by means of a special fund. Everything should continue to be avoided, by the profit exhausting which is now being carried out, to worry the small pits. Car positioning. Brüx: The wagon positioning in the Brüx district was very bad in April on individual days. This resulted in a loss of undelivered coal of about 30 O00 t. ostrau The wagon position in the Ostrava region is very good. In the reporting period, stock stocks, i.e. inferior coal / middle product and sludge / could still be driven off. Bohemian-Mährische Bahnen. Stock: 18,2 days. -3 -