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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1939

314 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 9 of 16

Mining Companies Board Of Trade Inquiry London Exchange Ban. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 July 1939 · page 5

A Board of Trade investigation is to be held into the affairs of Commonwealth Mining and Finance, Ltd., and seven other companies, whose shares…

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Mining Shares De Bernales Inquiry Challenge To Exchange Star Chamber Methods London

Daily Examiner · Monday 17 July 1939 · page 5

The demand by Claude De Bernales for a Board of Trade inquiry into seven gold mine companies, dealings in which were banned by the Stock…

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Crowds Flock to S.g. Races Generosity Is Good Spear Gold Takes Pollack Hdcp. Hawthorne Won by Eva Dee Chry Quits Better at Second Run

Daily Examiner · Monday 17 July 1939 · page 2

There of the six winners at South Grafton J.C. races on Saturday led all the way. They were Spear Gold, Generosity and Mimer Boy, while Miss Phyll led practically all the way in the Maiden Handicap. The outstanding performance at the meeting was put up by the Wagga…

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Rich Gold Find By W.A. Miners Mine May Be Sold for £30.000. KALGOORLIE

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 5

About £15,000 worth of gold, comprising 1727 ounces from 12cwt. of stone, and one of the richest parcels of stone ever treated in West Australia,…

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One-day Strike Authorised by Miners. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 18 July 1939 · page 5

The one-day strike authorised by the Central Council of the Miners' Federation, took place to-day. Coke workers and waterside workers…

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Ramornie Won by Iiybol From Last to First 'Equalled Course Record C.r.j.c. Handicap to Woodsman Sing Again and Spear Gold Big Crowd at Opening Day

Daily Examiner · Thursday 20 July 1939 · page 6

One of the largest crowds seen at the Grafton racecourse was present yesterday when the Grafton Cup meeting opened. The weather'was made to order, the grounds were in perfect condition and the track was fast. The outstanding performance of the day was put up by Hybol, who…

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Wonthaggi Mine Men Alleged Lockout No Work Yesterday. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 July 1939 · page 5

No work was done at the State coal mine at Wonthaggi to-day. The men presented themselves for work this morning, but they were not allowed to…

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De Bernales Mine Investigator Appointed. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 July 1939 · page 5

The President of the Board of Trade (Mr. Oliver Stanley) announced in the House of Commons that he had appointed Sir William McClinlock. the…

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Spear Gold Entry to Be Refused

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 July 1939 · page 3

The N.R.R.A. starter (Mr. H. Noud) has recommended to the Northern Rivers Racing Association through the stipendiary steward (Mr. S. P. Bowen),…

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1200 Men Idle Wonthaggi Mine Dispute. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 July 1939 · page 5

The dispute at the Stale coal mine at Wonthaggi was extended to-day and the whole of the 1200 men employed on the field are now idle…

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S. Grafton Races Collins Led All the Way Club Will Make £500 Profit Sundale and Spear Gold Rig Crowd Attend Final Day

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 July 1939 · page 3

The attendance at the South Grafton Cup meeting yesterday equalled that of Cup day last year. The club expects to make a profit of £500 on the three-day meeting. The principal race was the South Grafton Cup and this was won by…

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Coal for Electricity on Richmond

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 July 1939 · page 2

Tintenbar Shire Council, at Alston- ville, has decided to support the proposal to establish a coal burning elec[?]y generating plant on the…

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Mine Cage Plunged Into Water Miner Saved Mate. Cootamundra

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 1 August 1939 · page 5

Great bravery was shown by Jack Yerbury to-day when he was trapped in a mine shaft in 10 feet of water and, after forcing his way to safety, he…

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Coal-burning Plant

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 August 1939 · page 4

The president (Cr. J. Kennedy) was appointed on Thursday to represent the Gundurlmba Shire Council on a deputation to put the case to the responsible…

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Bo Mine Gold Worth £300. DORRIGO

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 August 1939 · page 6

Another gold nugget obtained by the Bo Bo gold mining syndicate was exhibited during the week by Messrs. H. Jones and C. Spokes. The nugget,…

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Electricity Coal Burning Proposal. Ballina

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 August 1939 · page 2

The Department of Works has told the Ballina Municipal Council that approval for the Electric Construction Company of Australia. Ltd., of…

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Masked Men Attack Colliery Employee Robbery at Revolver Point. Wollongong

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 August 1939 · page 4

Frederick Keith Phillips, 30. a wheeler at the Mount Keira colliery, was viciously assaulted by two masked men, and robbed of £9, in a paddock…

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Gold Mining Encouragement To Industry Tax Exemptions to Continue. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 August 1939 · page 5

Continuation of exemption from the State and special income taxes of income derived and dividends paid wholly and exclusively from gold mine…

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Gold Mining In Nymboida District the Coal Mine. Nymboida

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 4

Gold mining has brightened up in this district of late and several good claims are being worked. It is reported that one miner has…

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Gold Nugget Obtained From Bo Bo Mine Approximate Value £300

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 1

Another gold nugget, obtained by the Bo Bo Gold Mining Syndicate was exhibited during the week, at North Dorrigo. by Messrs. H. Jones and C…

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