Big Colliery Disaster Seven Men Feared Drowned. London
It is feared that seven men have been drowned in a colliery disaster in South Wales. While 20 men of the day shift were…
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Mining & the mines, 1936
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TRAPPED! Colliery Disaster Rush of Water London, May 26
It is feared that seven men have been drowned as a result of a colliery disaster in South Wales to-day. In any case, hope of saving…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Gold Yield April Shows Increase SYDNEY
Now South Wales gold production for the first four months of 1936 was 16,441,58oz fine, valued at £A143,014, compared with 13,699,20oz. fine,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Efforts to Re-open Mine Scene of Fatal Explosion
An eight hour examination was made by mine inspectors, members of the Minos Rescue Brigade, and other mine officials of Hart's Aberdale colliery, at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Weston Upheld Unionism in Sport Miners' Threat Newcastle
A threat to call on organised industrial labour to deal with the Newcastle Rugby Union, if it dealt with Weston Club, has been made…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Gold Yield
The Queensland gold yield for the first four months of 1936 was 33,697oz fine compared with 38,054oz fine, for the corresponding period of 1935…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mining Boom In Johannesburg Mechanisation Sydney
Mr. E. G, Raynor, the consulting mechanical engineer to the New Consolidated Goldfields, Johannesburg, South Africa, who reached Sydney on a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Aberdare Colliery Dispute Mine Still Idle
The dispute at Aberdare Colliery not yet been settled [?] the mine continues idle. [?] Wednesday wheelers…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →REFUSED Miners Deputation Small Mines Bill Sydney
In the Legislative Assembly the Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Mr, J, M. Baddeloy) said that the Minister for Mines and Forests (Mr. R, S…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Our Leiter Box the Bluey Gold Mine (To the Editor)
Sir,—Please grunt me space in your valuable paper as I wish to say a few words regarding the old Bluey gold mine. I might add I am rather…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Mines
Richmond Main and Pelaw Main Collieries worked to-day. It was the fortnightly pay day, Richmond Main…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Small Mines
Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A., said that the Minister for Mines had refused to meet a miners deputation regarding small mines. The proposed…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Miners' Dispute Footballers Supported NEWCASTLE
The action of the miners who refused to take part in a game of football at West Maitland on the grounds that one of the players was not a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mr. Art Graham Mines Under Secretary SYDNEY
Mr. A. N, Graham will succeed Mr. E. S. Mance, who retired to-day from the position of Under Secretary to the Department of Mines. Mr. Graham…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Aberdare Colliery Employees' Sudden Death. Heart Failure the Cause. Coroner's Finding at Inquest
At Cessnock Courthouse yesterday afternoon, the District Coroner (Mr. W. S. Johnston) held an inquest…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Gold Production Increase for April Valued at £795,179 CANBERRA
During April, Australia produced 01,601, fine ounces of gold, valued in Australian currency at £795,179, according to an announcement made by…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Small Mines To Be Considered NEWCASTLE
The question of small mines, concerning which there has been much discussion of late, will be included in the agenda, for the meeting. of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal Trade Brisk at Newcastle 60,033 Tons Shipped Newcastle
The coal trade was unusually brisk at Newcastle during the week, when 60,038 tons were shipped beyond the State, an increase of 20,000 tons on…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Mines
Richmond Main and Pelaw Main Collieries worked to-day. Both Hebburn mines also worked…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Premier Inspects Coal Distillation Works
The Premier of Now South Wales (Mr B. S. B. Stevens) visited the Imperial Chemical Industries' coal distillation works. at Billingham, where he…
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