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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1939

772 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 4 of 39

Coal for Italy Spain's Contra Account LONDON

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 1

The first shipment of coal for Italy has left Nationalist Spain in connection with the agreement between General Franco and Italy. It is…

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"Lost" Coal Huge Sum Mentioned Restrictions on Pillar Working Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 2 February 1939 · page 2

In evidence at the Colliery Safety and Health Commission to-day George Hindmarsh, assistant colliery superintendent of Australian Iron and Steel…

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Gold-mining Shares Sudden Rise Outcome of New Currency Bill London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 1

Gold-mining shares on the London Stocks Exchange rose yesterday as a result of the Government's new bill amending the currency and bank-note…

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New Mines Cabinet's Definite Ban

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 2

The State Government will not grant any more coalmining leases, or permit the opening up of new mines to compete with the coal output from…

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Japs Stole Gold Idols Say Chinese. Hong Kong. Feb 2

Leader · Friday 3 February 1939 · page 5

Japanese who were attempting a landing at Tongka, near [?] shallow punts [?] after a charge had sunk two…

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Weedy Valley Atones. Gold Sails' Marathon. Punters Started Badly

Leader · Monday 6 February 1939 · page 4

Bookmakers had the best things at the Orange dog races on Saturday, the first five favourites being beaten…

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Oil From Coal A.W.U. Agitation

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 4

The interstate convention of the Australian Workers' Union--the largest industrial organisation in Australia--decided yesterday to send…

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King Solomon’s Mines? The Beach of Diamonds

Leader · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 5

In South Africa there is a millionaire called Merensky. Not many people in Australia have heard him or of how he came…

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Coal Shortage County Council's Position Increased Orders to Be Placed

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 6

Urgent action to replenish the County Council's coal, reserves was decided upon at Monday's Council meeting by the general manager (Mr…

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Latest Scratchings Gold Rod Out of Newmarket

National Advocate · Friday 10 February 1939 · page 6

V.R.C. Newmarket: Gold Rod. The Squire. Pctruchio. The Australian Cup: Braidwood Boy…

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Gold Coins Under Floors

Leader · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 2

The old Exchange Hotel at Binnaway, which is being demolished to make way for a modern building, has been standing for fifty years, and is…

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Price of Gold Fourpence Lower

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 7

THE price fixed by the Commonwealth Bank for gold, including jewellery, lodged at the Melbourne Mint for the week ended February…

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Amusements "Gold Is Where You Find It"

National Advocate · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 5

"Gold is Where You Find It. Warner Bros.' epic, as mighty as the mountains dramatic as an explosion, eternal as a groat love, vast an a great…

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Hill End Mining Further Investigation Urged

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 6

SHAREHOLDERS of Oriomo Explorations Ltd., at a meeting in Sydney last week, made a request to the directors that a further…

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Alleged Charges. Against General Secretary. Refuted by Miners. SYDNEY

Leader · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 2

Charges allegedly made against the general secretary of the Miners' Federation (Mr. Orr) by a Newcastle…

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Miners Strike Charges Against Federation Leaders Re[?]ted by Central Council Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 13 February 1939 · page 1

Charges made against the general secretary of the Miners' Federation. Mr. W Orr, by the Northern District check inspector. Mr. I. Hoare, that he…

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"Gold Is Where You Find It"

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 February 1939 · page 3

Out of the mighty age a mighty drama, new to the screen in this turbulent California of the roaring 80's when men ripped up mountains to…

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"Gold Is Where You Find It"

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 3

The City Theatre's next feature attraction, is the new Warner Bros. technicolor production "Gold is Where You Find It" co-starring George Brent…

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Lithgow Police Court Tuesday, February 14 (Before the P.M., Mr. C. Pickup) Miners Fined

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 15 February 1939 · page 3

John Devon and George Alexander Waldock were each fined £1, with 8- costs, for a breach of the Coal Mines Regulation Act. They pleaded guilty…

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Colliery Explosions After-treatment Burns and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 5

The Secretary for Mines in Great Britain recently expressed perturhation at the large proportion of men who have died in…

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