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

Mining & the mines, 1934

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At the Strand "Gold Diggers of 1933."

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 2 January 1934 · page 2

More beauty is said to be found in Warner Bros.' "Gold Diggers of 1933," which is showing at the Strand Theatre to-night and to-morrow…

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U.S.A. and Gold Washington

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 3 January 1934 · page 3

It was disclosed to-day that the foreign purchases of gold amounted to 50,000,000 dollars and the domestic purchases to 24,800,000…

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The Post! a State and Its Finances Export of Gold To The Editor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 3 January 1934 · page 2

Sir,—It is claimed by protectionists that when a country's imports exceed its exports it is compelled to export an amount of gold equivalent to the…

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150 MINERS Caught In Colliery PRAGUE

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 January 1934 · page 3

Nearly 160 miners were trapped in the miles at Dax following a fire damp explosion. Entrances to three mines were…

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Job Control Miners' President Militant Leader Newcastle

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 4 January 1934 · page 3

The new northern president of the Miners' Federation (Mr. J. Jack), in an interview, said he was in favour of job control in the coal industry…

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Death Roll Now 131 Mine Disaster Hope Given Up Prague

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 3

The death roll as a result of the mining disaster at Dux yesterday is now 131. Rescue work has been…

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OSMIRIDIUM One Of The Rarest Metals On Earth Miners Once Threw It Away

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 8 January 1934 · page 4

Osmiridium has been “discovered” the City of London, says the London “Daily Express.” It has been mined for many years…

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Mine Disaster Officials Arrested PRAGUE

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 9 January 1934 · page 3

The general manager and ten officials of the Dux coat mine, where a recent disaster resulted in 142 miners being killed have been arrested…

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BRAIDWOOD Re-opening of Mines

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 3

Reports from Major's Creek concerning the re-opening of the mines there continue to be most encouraging. On one of the leases taken up…

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Mining At Murrumbateman No Fear of Pollution of Yass Water Supply

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 11 January 1934 · page 4

The Under Secretary of the Department of Mines wrote to the Municipal Council on Monday night regarding the alleged pollution of the dam…

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Miners Resume Scarborough

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 1

The dispute at the South Clifton colliery at Scarborough was shortlived. The mine was closed on Thursday owing to the miners…

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Empire To-night "Gold Diggers of 1933"

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 6

To-night (early session 6.20, regular session at 8), to-morrow (matinee 2 p.m., evening at 8), and Wednesday (at 8 p.m.), Goulburn Theatres Ltd.,…

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"Gold Diggers" Spectacular Film

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 2

Enough stars, featured players, and Hollywood beauties to make up Interesting casts for at least six other feature films appear to…

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Link With Gold Discovery Local Resident's Interesting Claim. Death of Mr. A. Tom. the Position of Hargraves

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 1

Who first found gold in Australia? The controversy is revived by the recent death of Mr. Alfred Tom, of Blacktown, who…

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"Gold Diggers" Final Screening To-night

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 2

All the ingredients for first class entertainment are contained in "Gold D'ggers of 1933." which was again screened to a big house at the Empire…

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He searched for Gold But Also Found Silver

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 1

A local resident who understands mining work, got a surprise the other day whilst prospecting in the gully near the…

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Rich Mine Large Wolfram Deposit Re-opening at Frogmore Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 3

The State Government has offered financial assistance to Mount Charlested Wolfram Mines, Ltd., for the reopening of a…

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The Post! Australia's Export of Gold Mr. Huie's Views

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 5

Sir: Mr. T. J. Ryan's letter on this subject is good. A few further particulars may be of interest. It was claimed by Mr. McKinley, afterwards…

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New Company Shoalhaven Gold

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 3

The latest list of new companies includes the floatation of Haven Gold Dredging N.L., with a capital of £50,000 divided…

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Wolfram Mine Reopening With State Aid Richest in Empire

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 6

The State Government has offered financial assistance to Mount Charlested Wolfram Mines Ltd., for the reopening of a…

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