Origin of Anthracite Coal
Nature went to quite a lot of trouble in making anthracite coal. Scientists tell us that anthracite once upon a time was bituminous. They…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Mid North Coast · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1924
81 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 4 of 5
Opossum Skins. Source of Wealth. Practically Equals Gold Yield
What he described as startling figures showing the return Queensland received from the sale of opossum skins was quoted in the Queensland…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →World's Store of Gold. U.S.A. Has Largest Hoard
So much is heard of the enormous quantities of bullion lying in the vaults of the United States that some people think that New York…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coal By-products
In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Davies asked : I wish to know whelher the Minister for Mines is aware of the fact that at Nottingham, England,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Household Coal Daily Electrical Needs
Two handfuls of coal when consumed in one of the large central electrical stations to-day, will produce enough electrical energy to meet…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Gloucester Coal Mining Co, Ltd
In this issue is published the prospectus of the Gloucester Coal Mining Company, Ltd., in which the people of the town and district are offered not only a good investment, but are given the opportunity of launching an industry that is designed to have…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Gold-beaters
Gold-beating is at once the most ancient and the most modern art in the world. It is believed that the art was introduced into Britain by…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Current Topics Gloucester Coal Mining Co
Since the publication of the prospectus last week a front deal of interest has been manifested in the Gloucester Coal Mining Co. and many…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mines Under-secretary Mr. F. S. Mance Appointed
Mr. F. S. Mance, chief clerk of the Mines Department, was on Wednesday appointed Under-Secretary of the Mines Department, in succession to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Current Topics Gloucester Coal Company
The first meeting of the provisional directors of Gloucester Coal Company was held at Mr. W. W. Hawdon's office on Wednesday afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Gold From Sea-water
The modern alchemist no longer dreams of transmuting the baser metals into gold; he is more concerned with the possibility of extracting…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Gloucester Coal Company
The above company's appeal for subscribers met with a splendid response throughout the town and district, practically every business and professional…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Suburban Gold Mine Claims Pegged Out. Fitzroy People Excited Melbourne
Hundreds of curious people visited the corner of Nicholsan and Princes Streets Fitzroy, to-day where if has been reported that a find of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Current Topics Gloucester Coal Company Ltd
Registration was granted on Friday last of the Gloucester Coal Company Ltd., capital £8000., to carry on business as mine owner. etc. First…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Gold Robbery Shipment Broached. Thieves' Good Haul. Capetown, Nov 22
On October 27 a consignment of Rhodesian gold bullion, consisting of 24 boxes left Salisbury for Capetown to catch the mail boat to Southampton,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Current Topics Gloucester Coal Company Ltd
The first meeting of shareholders of the Gloucester Coal Company Ltd., was held in the Shire Hall on Wednesday afternoon last at which there was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →More Gold Passes. the Government Defeat. Members Who Crossed. Sydney, Friday, 2.30 p.m
In the early hours of this morning, on the motion of Mr. Goldstein the Assembly agreed that any member of Parliament who served three complete…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Diamond Mine Dramas. Training Parrots to Talk
There is scarcely a page of the history of South African diamonds that is not full of romance as strange as any you will find in books of fiction. Parrots can be more obstinate than mules, but if you are a determined instructor and not easily discouraged, excellent results will follow…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →For 2000 Years Australia's Oil Supply. Utility of Coal
There is enough all in the coal resources of the Commonwealth to last Australian consumers at the present tate of consumption for from 1000 to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Telegrams. Gold Passes Grab. Motion Again Defeated. Sydney
The Legislative Council last night again defied the Assembly and the Government by 25 votes to 22, rejection the gold pass grab…
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