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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1928

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Coal Scandals Information Refused Ex-Aldermen in the Box SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 2

When tile Civic Coal . Commission resumed its sittings to-day Mr. D. R. Hall intimated to the Commissioner, Mr. Justice Thompson, that he…

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In Grand-Dad's Day Big Gold Mining Scheme

The Young Chronicle · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 8

Five hundred miners and employment for upwards of eight years on the Burrangong gold field? Hear that, storekeepers, hotel proprietors,…

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Coal Scandals Evidence of Bribery Witness's Fervent Promise SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 4

When the Royal Commission inquiring into the City Council coal contracts resumed this morning Richard Woof was re-examined by Mr. Shand,…

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Coal Bribes Witness Will Not Answer Generous Payments Unexplained SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 2

When the Sydney Civic Coal Commission resumed this morning the chairman of directors of B. Byrnes. Ltd., Arthur S. Ivatt, refused to give…

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Twopence a Ton "Aldermen's Commission" On City Council Coal SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 22 August 1928 · page 3

Giving evidence yesterday before the Commission inquiring into City Council coal contracts, a witness alleged that the ex-Lord…

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Coal Scandals Premier As Witness Mostyn Denies Allegations SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 2

When the Civic Coal Commission resumed its sittings this morning John Harold Mostyn, an electrician, and formerly Lord Mayor of Sydney, said…

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Coal Scandals Ald. Holdsworth's Story Acceptance of Tenders SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 4

Giving evidence this morning before the Civic Royal Commission inquiring into the Sydney City Council coal contracts,…

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Items of Interest Gold Near Melbourne

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 2

An important gold find is reported at Old Warburton, 50 miles from Melbourne Claims have already been pegged out in all directions. Stone…

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Cheap "Juice" State Soal Mine Plant

The Burrowa News · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 4

Lithgow.—The departmental elec­tric power house at the State coa[?]mine has now been fully equipped, so far an the first section is…

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Rich Gold Find at Kingsvale

The Burrowa News · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 3

The reefs discovered recently at Kingsvale are likely to prove very rich, as we learn on reliable authority (writes "Harden Express") that the…

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Coal Scandals Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 2

Ex-Alderman English gave evidence before the Civic Coal Commission to- day. Witness said he and ex-Ald Mostyn…

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Gold at Kingsvale

The Yass Courier · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 3

The reefs discovered recently at Kingsvale are likely to prove very rich, and we learn on reliable authority (writes the Harden ‘Express’ that the…

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Items of Interest Coal Crisis

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 2

The Premier, Mr. Bavin and the Assistant Treasurer, Mr. Stevens, left Sydney this earning for Canberra, where they are to discuss the N.S.W…

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Sheep Show Young's Reputation Maintained. Medium Wool Sheep Best for District. Gold Cup Winner Beaten in Grand Championship

The Young Chronicle · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 1

Once again, Young has maintained its reputation in the sheep show. Both judges were enthusiastic in their praises when they had finished…

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Unions Quarrel Strike At Mine Follows SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 10 September 1928 · page 2

Before the full bench of the Industrial Commission on Friday, a strike at the Lake George Zinc and Lead Mine was mentioned. The…

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Yass District Products. Gems and Gold

The Yass Courier · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 5

Jo[?] Atkins, of Yass, has been in the solitudes for the past three months. He has been prospecting at Mc[?]berson’s Creak, 12 miles from…

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"Disaster Ahead." If Miners Reject Government Proposals. Sydney

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 18 September 1928 · page 2

The South Coast Mines President says that the executive strongly resents any reduction of wages on that field…

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Coal Industry

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 19 September 1928 · page 4

For years there has been much disagreement between capitalist and worker on the northern coalfields. The miners certainly have fighters…

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Blue and White with a Touch of Gold Last Night's Masonic Ball

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 19 September 1928 · page 4

The 1928 ball under the auspices of Lodge Crookwell (Masonic) was held at the School of Arts last night, the weather being most favourable, when a happy throng foregathered and enjoyed every moment…

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Coal Industry Solution of Unemployment Problem

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 26 September 1928 · page 4

The proposals of Mr. Bavin to solve the coal industry trouble should be wide and favourable in effect. One thing is certain and that is if…

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