Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Mining & the mines, all years

Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1936

298 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 10 of 15

Oil From Coal Advice to Federal Govt. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 12 August 1936 · page 6

Advice has been given to the Federal Government by sir David Rivett, chief executive officer of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, who…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Fine and Gaol Illicit Gold Treatment Plant. Perth

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 12 August 1936 · page 5

Six months imprisonment, with £150 fine, was imposed at the Kalgoorlie Police Court to-day upon Herbert Hoepner, 45 for having been…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Gold Traces Geophysical Survey Tennant's Creek Bores. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 12 August 1936 · page 4

Traces of gold nave been discovered in 27 out of 30 bores put down in a depth of 12 feet, in the huge iron ore body discovered by the Northern…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Dangerous Mine Coal-Cutting Machines Government Inquiry to Be Held. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 4

Although the Minister for Mines recently refused a request by the Miners' Federation that a public inquiry should be held into the installation of the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Like Gold Mine

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 1

In all this a leading and helpful part has been taken by fied officers of the Dr. [?]ment of Agricultural led by Mr. A. J. Pinn Potato specialist…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Clinker of Gold in Baker's Oven

Daily Examiner · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 11

When assisting Messrs. Nolan Bros., bakers, of Landsborough, Victoria, to clean ashes and clinkers from ovens…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

North Queensland Mount Morgan Mine Seaside at Yeppoon

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 2

One of the most Interesting features of the A.P.P.A. delegation's two days' stay in Rockhampton was a visit to Mount Morgan…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Deadlock Aberdare Colliery Dispute Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 17 August 1936 · page 5

A deadlock has been reached in the negotiations for resumption of work at Aberdare Central colliery, where 450 men have been on strike for some…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Third Time Defeated Coff's Cup Team Dorrigo Wins Gold Cup. Coff's Harbor

Daily Examiner · Monday 17 August 1936 · page 3

Coff's Cup team went down to Dorrigo for the third time this season, when they lost possession of the Claude Bridge Gold Cup at Coff's Harbor…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Gold Honor Reserved Judgment. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 August 1936 · page 3

Mr. Justice Lukin, in the Bankruptcy Court to-day, delivered reserved judgment that the racehorse Gold Honor was the property of Edwin Lewis Betts, a…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

FOOTBALL Gold Cup Dorrigo Lifts From Coff's. Coff's Harbor

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 August 1936 · page 3

Dorrigo made its second successful raid on Coff's Harbor this season, this time lifting the Claude Bridge Gold Cup which Coff's Harbor Cup…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Gold Cup Dorrigo Takes It Coffs Beaten 23—18

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 18 August 1936 · page 1

After successfully (defending the Claude Bridge Gold Cup (won from Kempsey) for about three seasons, Coffs Cup Team lost it…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Pollution of Upper Clarence Widespread Protests Mining Interests Blamed

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 August 1936 · page 4

Renewed pollution of the Clarence River, allegedly by the tin mining interests at Skeleton Creek and near Glen Innes, has incensed farmers on…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

"Gold Mine" at Tip

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 August 1936 · page 2

The mullock dumps of abandoned mines have long since been regarded by men in seeking a livelihood as potential sources of wealth. But mine tailings are…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Coal Dust Fuel for the Navy

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 August 1936 · page 4

Mr. Moreing asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether any tests were being carried out by the Admiralty to use coal dust fuel direct in internal…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

40-Hour Week in New Zealand Gold Mining Industry. Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 August 1936 · page 5

A 40-hour week for employees in the gold mining industry was ordered by the Arbitration Court. The workers affected include mine[?]…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Inquiry Adjourned Cutting Machines in Mine. Maitland

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 August 1936 · page 5

In order to allow the Miners' Federation time to prepare its case, the inquiry into the safety or otherwise of the electric coal cutting machines in Aberdare…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Football Dorrigo Wins Gold Cup Coff's Harbor Defeated

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 2

Dorrigo cup team journeyed td Coff's Harbour on Sunday and for the third time this season defeated a team from that centre. The Claude…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Mining Director Mr. R. N. Kirk's Death. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 August 1936 · page 5

Well-known as a director of mining companies, Robert Newby Kirk died Vat his home at Manly, to-day, at the age of 76…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Hurled Into Clay Pit From Coal Elevator

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 August 1936 · page 7

Accidentally carried 30ft. into the air by a coal elevator at the City Brickworks, Tooronga road, Tooronga, Oswald Crump (25), of Canterbury street,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →