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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1932

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More Gold Raised From Sea Sovereigns Scooped From Steamer Also Bars of Gold From Steamer Artiglio, Off Brest, June 23

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 June 1932 · page 1

A golden stream again flowed on to the salvage ship Artiglio when the special grab made giant scoops in the bullion room…

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Prospecting for Gold

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 June 1932 · page 2

A telegraphic report from the Barrier prospecting party north-east of Tennant's Creek, dated June 24, states:—"Six men will begin…

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Gold From Mongalatta

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 June 1932 · page 2

News was received to-day by Mr. W. J. Edwards to the effect that [?] tons 5 cwts. of ore from Mongalatta, near the Burra, had been treated at…

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Gold in Duck's Gizzard

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 June 1932 · page 2

The discovery in the gizzard of a duck of 13 pellets of gold ranging from the size of a pea downwards has given a new impet[?] to the search for…

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Zinc Corporation Mine To Reopen

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 June 1932 · page 8

The Zinc Corporation which has been idle for a week while [?] change over was made from steam to the electric winder on the main shaft will…

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Zinc Corporation Mine To Reopen

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 June 1932 · page 1

The Zinc Corporation which has been idle for a week while: change over was made from steam to the electric winder on the main shaft will…

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Nearly a Ton of Gold Sunken Liner Gives Up Treasure From s.s. Artiglio, off Brest, June 24

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 June 1932 · page 1

Nearly a ton of gold has been" recovered from the sunken liner Egypt. The average value of each scoop by the giant grab was £5000, and the…

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Crib Houses on Mines

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 June 1932 · page 2

The Under-Secretary for the Department of Mines has advised Messrs. Horsington and Davidson as follows regarding crib houses on the…

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Construction at Mount Isa Mines

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 June 1932 · page 2

The management of Mount Isa Mirles Limited Queensland, expects that the construction work, which hos been proceoding for some time, will be…

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Moust Isa Mines Report for May

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 June 1932 · page 2

The following summary of operations at Mount Isa mines for the month of May is published in the latest "Isa Mines News"…

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Goods Instead of Gold May Be Outcome Of Lausanne Suits Britain (Sptcial to "The Miner.") LONDON. June 26

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 June 1932 · page 1

The impression is rapidly growing here that the ers of cash transactions across frontiers has ended. This prospect…

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Salvage Ship Arrested" Claims To Share Of Egypt's Gold Holds Sealed {Special to "The Miner.") PLYMOUTH, June 26

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 June 1932 · page 1

Several dramatic developments have occurred in connection with the salvage steamer Artiglio's recovery of £800,000…

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Gold in the Streets of Wedderburn

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 June 1932 · page 3

Extraordinary aecnea an taking place in the streets of Wedderburn, Victoria, where a namber of gold pros Bettors are working clams, and obtaining results. One claim at the rear of Holme grocery store, in the main street of the town. A man named Smith and his party are mining…

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Barrier Miner Tuesday, June 28, 1932. Gold From the Sea

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 June 1932 · page 2

The search for gold is being carried on in many parts of the world and in a diversity of ways, but of recent years, few have been as spectacular…

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Vessel Short of Coal Ran Into Storms on Trip. Tug to Aid Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 June 1932 · page 4

After eucouutering terrible weather on the voyage from Wanganui Now Zealand, the steamer. Tymerlc ls now proceeding to Newcastle under…

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False Alarm of Fire People Rush to North Mine

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 June 1932 · page 1

Seldom has there been so much excitement in evidence as was the case shortly before 1 o'clock to-day when three…

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Ship Unloads Gold Customs Officials to Control British Order (Special to "The Miner.") LONDON, June 27

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 June 1932 · page 4

The Admiralty has authorised the release, of the gold valued at £800,000 salvaged by the steamer Artiglio from…

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Another Gold Night?

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 June 1932 · page 1

The maximum temperatura in the shade up till 3 o'clock to-day was 59 degrees and the barometer reading 29,232. The following official…

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Mining Party to Explore Bound for Central Australia to Follow Hills Brisb Ne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 June 1932 · page 3

Three motor lorries, two utility trucks, and a motor cycle will form part of the transport equipment of a mining exploration expedition to…

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Payment of Gold Bounty

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 July 1932 · page 1

KALGOORLIE, Thursday.—All the mining companies on the Golden Mile have now received complete gold bounty payments in respect to the…

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