At Bendigo Gold Mining Memories
In 1840, one named Sherrard or Sherret, took up a 200,000-acre area westward of Mount Alexander, Victoria, and named his station…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Hunter Valley · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1939
1,122 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 44 of 57
Family Endowment Miners' Claims Unsuccessful
The following reply has been revived by Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., from the Minister for Labour and Industry (Mr. G. Gallan) relative to matters…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lithgow Beer Strike Ends. Victory for Miners
The Lithgow beer strike, which has been in operation for a month, ended at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Following are the terms of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Treatment of Diseases Use of Gold Compound
You may be surprised to know that gold can help people immensely in overcoming some of civilisation's deadliest diseases. And we don't…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mining Award Combined Conference Mechanics Meet
The recent judgment of the Commonwealth Arbitration Full Court on the award for the mining industry was considered at a…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →MR. A. A. ATKINSON Death of Ex-Inspector Of Mines SYDNEY
The death has taken place, at the age of 81, of Mr. Alfred Ashley Atkinson, who for some years occupied the position of Chief Inspector of Coal…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Oil From Coal for Defence Purposes. Mr. Booth's Stirring Address in the House. "Criminal Negligence," He Declared
Declaring that somebody had been guilty of criminal negligence with regard to the defence of Australia in neglecting the possibility of extracting oil from coal, Mr. G…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Mine Mechanics Differ From Judgment Union Conference
In an interview to-day in connection with the delegate board's consideration of the Judgment regarding standard hours for…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Three More Sinkings Submarine and Mine Victims LONDON, October 17
A British steamer and a Greek ship were sunk by submarines in the Atlantic last week. This was revealed last night when the survivors were…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Gold at £10/11/ an Ounce Sydney
For gold lodged at the Mint on Saturday and Monday, the Commonwealth Bank fixed the price at £10/11/ an ounce fine. Sovereigns are £2/2/2…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Gold Spur and Curiosity. Winners at Ascot. Sydney
Following are results of the meeting at Ascot to-day:— Apprentices' Novice Handicap.— Kilogram (10/9 on) 1, Sir Ruff (16/1)…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Nazis Sell Out Baltic Interests. Herr Hitler Needed Russian Gold
Under a sub-heading, "Nazis sell out in the Baltic," "The Times" gives prominence to the Riga special correspondent's quotation…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Colliery Employees in Militia. Question of Pay
"Can the Premier say whether it is a fact that colliery employees in the northern district who have enlisted in the militia, and who are now…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Maitland Main Defeat South Bull. Colliery Soccer Championship
Last Week-end Bill Orr took the Maitland Main Soccer team down to Bulli to play South Bull for the championship of the Miners'…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Women's Auxiliary of Miners' Federation. Anniversary Celebration
In the presence of a large gathering, which included representatives from women's organisations in the Cessnosk district, the local Women's…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Gold Yield Figures Show Increase CANBERRA
During August gold production in Australia amounted to 141,453 fine ounces, valued at £A1,312,954, compared with 140,005 fine ounces, valued…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Concerning Coal Leases. Mr. Baddeley Asks a Question
In the Legislative Assembly the other day Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A., asked the Minister for Mines (Mr. Vincent) whether a very large…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Russian Gold to Germany First Consignment Believed Delivered
The Under-secretary for Foreign Affairs (Mr R. A. Butler) told the House of Commons on Wednesday that the British Government had…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Floating Mine Sighted San Francisco, October 20
The Danish motorship Anna Maersk (5339 tons) wirelessed that she sighted a floating mine in the Pacific, 1670…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →More Pay for Miners London, October 20
From November 1 miners will receive a wartime addition to their pay of 8d for adults and 4d for youths and boys, both per shift, with a maximum…
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