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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1921

1,055 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 50 of 53

Testing the Award. Second Barrier Mine to Resume. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 November 1921 · page 3

A Broken Hill message says: In addition to the British Mine, the South Mine is resuming operations with a view to testing the actual cost and…

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Was K. of K. Betrayed ? Woman Spy Received 10,000 Marks. "Gott Strafe Kitchener". Painted on German Mines

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 November 1921 · page 4

There have been many rumors concerning the loss of the Hampshire and the death of Lord Kitchener. The subject has been revived by Sir Richard…

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The Stolen Gold Sonoma Minutely Searched. Sovereigns Probably Now in 'Frisco. Big Haul of Liquor Made. New York, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 November 1921 · page 3

The Australian Press Association correspondent at San Fransisco says : The surveyor of Port Flattery, with a group of Customs officials, who are…

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Safety Electrical Appliances for Mines

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 30 November 1921 · page 4

One of the drawbacks of using electrical apparatus in fiery mines is that explosions taking place inside switch boxes and other apparatus are liable…

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Industrial. the Barrier Mines. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 30 November 1921 · page 4

Speaking at a meeting of the Broken Hill Proprietary Block 10 Company, the chairman said he regretted their troubles were still with them and prevented them…

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After Many Years Colliery Explosion in 1878. Victims' Bodies Found. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 30 November 1921 · page 3

The miners in the Prince of Wales colliery at Abercorn broke through the old workings and found the remains of many of the 263 victims of the…

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Recovered. Sonoma Gold 5570 Sovereigns Found. Concealed in the Vessel Vancouver, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 30 November 1921 · page 3

A San Francisco message says that 5570 English sovereigns have been discovered in a ventilator in the hold, stuffed into a rubber hose. A Sonoma…

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Union Levies. Newspapers and Unemployed. Case Before the Court. Miners Compelled to Leave Baralaba. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 30 November 1921 · page 4

Application was made to Mr. Justice Lukm in the Supreme Court to-day, calling upon the A.W.U., also C. W. Martens, and the Police Magistrate at B[?]udaberg…

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Theft of Gold. on the Steamer Sonoma. 21,000 Sovereigns Recovered. San Francisco

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 30 November 1921 · page 5

Six thousand sovereigns have been discovered, hidden in the ventilator of the steamer Sonoma. An additional 15,000 sovereigns were…

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Rand Mining Trouble Will Be Settled

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 1 December 1921 · page 2

A message from Johannesburg states that the Crown Mines strike will probably be settled on the basis of the suggestion of the Minister of…

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Sonoma's Gold Theft Five Men Responsible. Police After Two of Them. Search for Missing Gold. New York, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 1 December 1921 · page 3

A San Francisco message says: The details of the Sonoma gold robbery are slowly being revealed and sound like a story from the Arabian nights…

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The Gold Pirate How the German, Wiberg, Stirred the World. Precedent of the Sonoma Robbery. Detective's Long Search Rewarded

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 1 December 1921 · page 4

What imaginings of thrilling tales of adventure are conjured up when you are silently brought face to face with a distinguished detective of bygone…

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Coal Trade. Competition Tor Australia. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 2 December 1921 · page 5

Australia's foreign coal trade is stated to be in jeopardy, as the Japanese and American colliery proprietors are making determined efforts to extend their…

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Coal Strike Echo Saved Britain From Revolution. Mr. Thomas' Claim. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 2 December 1921 · page 3

Mr. J. H. Thomas, M.P., general secretary of the National Union of Railwaymen, and plaintiff in the action against the Labor Press, under…

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Told to Get Out Men Who Wouldn't Pay Levy How Miners Do It

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 2 December 1921 · page 2

Recent happenings in the Mount Morgan district read like a film story of the doings of cowboys in the wild and woolly west (says a Rockhampton…

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Sonoma's Gold. Search for the Thieves. Three of the Crew Missing New York, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 2 December 1921 · page 3

A San Francisco message says the "Chronicle" has interviewed Captain Matheson, head of the Police Force, who said: "I've given the detectives…

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Industrial. Miners on Strike. Dunedin

Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 December 1921 · page 5

The miners at four of the mines in Otago, refused to work under the terms of the new award…

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Sonoma's Gold Remainder Found. Only £2 Now Missing. New York. Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 3 December 1921 · page 5

A San Francisco message says: The remainder of the Sonoma's gold has been found in a drain pipe. Only £2 are now unaccounted for out of a total…

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N.Z. Miners' Wages Some Accept Reduction. Some Go on Strike. Wellington (N.z.)

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 3 December 1921 · page 5

The miners in four collieries have struck work as a protest against the recent decision of the Wages Board, which reduced their wages…

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Sonoma Gold Robbery. Warrant Issued for a Quartermaster. San Francisco

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 December 1921 · page 5

Upon the complaint of Mr. Samuels manager of the Oceanic line, Judge Lazarus issued a warrant charging Pacide Duoree, quartermaster on the Sonoma…

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