Trapped by Fall of Coal One Man Crushed to Death. Sydney
Trapped by a fall of a hundred, tons of coal and stone in the deepest workings of the Hebburn, No. 1 colliery, Weston, on the northern coalfields to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1934
302 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 7 of 16
First Gold Discovery in Australia in 1823
The first authentic discovery of gold in Australia was made by a surveyor, James McBrien, at Fish River, New South Wales, on February 16, 1823…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →In Mine Explosion and Fire 39 Lives Believed Lost. Brussels
It is feared that 39 lives have been lost in a fire following a fire-damp explosion in a colliery near Paturages. Three dead and four injured miners…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Gold Mine in Coffs
The excitement caused some months ago when good "shows" of gold were found during excavations next to Mr.J. W. Gerard's garage in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wonthaggi Miners Remarkable Turn in Strike Activities of Miners Declared "Black." Melbourne
The strike of miners at Wontnaggi has taken a remarkable turn. Being short of money many of the miners assisted by the Miners' Executive in Melbourne…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →41 Dead Disaster in Belgium Explosion of Fire in Mine. Brussels
Of 46 miners working in the colliery near patarages at midnight, 2500 feet below the surface, 41 were killed and five injured, following a fire damp explosion,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Solidified Oil Bunker Coal to Be Used. Wellington (N.z.)
Attempts to liquify the fuel oil bunkers of the Trajan Star proved unsuccessful and it has been decided to discharge some general cargo to make room for…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →56 DEAD More Mine Explosions Additional Fatalities Rescue Parties in Danger. Brussels
Explosion has followed explosion in the coal mine at Paturages, and it is feared that many more have been killed…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mining at Black Bull
Reports from the Black Bull field are still encouraging, writes our Dorrigo correspondent. Mr. Peter Christopherson was in town during the week, with some fine…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Gold Passes for Sacked M's.l.c. Bill in Assembly. Sydney
The Government Railways Free Pass Amendment Bill, notice of which was given in the Legislative Assembly to-day, provides that each person who,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Ominous Threat Wonthaggi Coal Miners Move for General Strike. Melbourne
Efforts are being made by the Wonthaggi miners who have been on strike for some months to bring about an extension of their trouble. One of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Super Birthday Cake Ten Tons Weight Contains 100 Gold Sovereigns
A real birthday party demands a real birthday cake, and Victoria's Centenary 'birthday will be graced, by the largest. cake in the ?world. It will be made from…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Beach Mining at Ballina
Giving evidence in support of an application of M. G. Cumberland for a suspension of labor conditions on a mining lease at Black Head, in the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Lottery Prize Winner Injured by Fall of Coal. Cessnock
Soon after George Honey, who held a half share in the ticket which won fourth prize in today's lottery, heard of his success he was injured by a "fall of coal…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Oil From Coal Govt. Committees Proposal Hydrogthnation Process Experiment. Canberra
Early developments are expected regarding the production of oil from coal by the hydrogenation process. The Minister for Development, Senator…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Heroic Miners Fight Fire In Colliery 1500Ft. Below Surface Mine Gear Rescued. Ipswich
Miners at Aberdare Extended colliery won a desperate race against spreading fire, 1500 feet below the surface, and half a mile from the main…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Backyard Gold Rush
The gold fever which, periodically seizes the residents of gold mining towns when gold is accidentally, found in streets or backyards has recently been…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →35Ft. Fall Down Mining Shaft Brake Mine Manager Killed. Lismore
George Sanderson, 44, manager of the Lady Jersey gold mine at Drake, was fatally injured when he fell about 35 feet down the shaft of the mine this…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →GOLD £6/18/ Ounce. Sydney
Gold was quoted In London yesterday at £6/18/ per ounce fine, the highest quotation since February…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →May Close Wonthaggi Hospital Miners Still Idle. Melbourne
Wonthaggi Hospital, which is maintained by contributions from miners in the district, may be forced to close because of shortage of funds…
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