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Mid North Coast · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1938

119 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 6 of 6

Latest Telegrams. Coal Strike Settled. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 5

The basis of the settlement of the coal strike was unanimously agreed to last night by representatives of all the unions involved at the…

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Coal Resumption Pleases Premier. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 14 October 1938 · page 5

The Premier, Mr. Stevens, said last night that he was very glad to learn that the aggregate meetings of miners had accepted the formula,…

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Gold From Lead

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 15 October 1938 · page 2

The dream of alchemists of old and scientists throughout the ages has been realised—according to a young workman at Lodz, Poland. He claims…

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Coal Strike Definitely Ended. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 18 October 1938 · page 5

The coal strike ended at midnight, and work will be resumed next Monday. The proprietors gave an assurance that the mines would be ready…

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Latest Telegrams. General Coal Resumption To-morrow. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 25 October 1938 · page 5

A general resumption of work in the coal mines of New South Wales is almost certain to-morrow, provided the officials of the Miners' Federation…

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Coal Crisis. Bombshell by Coal Mine Owners. Newcastle

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 26 October 1938 · page 2

A stoppage to-morrow of all coal mines in N.S.W. was declares to-day by the mine owners as a counter to disputes which prevented the opening…

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N.S.W. Coal Mines Expected to Resume Sydney

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 26 October 1938 · page 2

A general resumption of work in the coal mines of N.S.W. is almost certain to-morrow, provided the officials of the Miners' Federation comply with the…

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Gold Passes. 38 to bes Retained

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 5 November 1938 · page 2

Thirty-eight members and former members of the Commonwealth Parliament enjoy free railway travel for life on all Australian railway lines…

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Coal Against Oil

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 9 November 1938 · page 1

London news says that an experimental ship, costing approximately £80,000 will be built in Britain to demonstrate advantages of coal as fuel…

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Talkies "Navy Blue and Gold"

The Northern Champion · Saturday 12 November 1938 · page 1

When two midshipmen fall in love with the same girl then things are bound to happen, especially when Robert Young and James Stewart are the…

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The Talkies. "Navy Blue and Gold."

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 12 November 1938 · page 2

When two midshipmen fair in love with the same girl, then things are bound to happen, especially when Robert Young and James Stewart are…

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"Navy Blub and Gold"

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 18 November 1938 · page 6

When two midshipmen fall in love with the same girl then things are bound to happen—especially when Robert Young and James Stewart…

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Salvaging Ship's Gold Chest

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 19 November 1938 · page 7

A gigantic new dredger is to make a new attempt to reclaim the treasure of the British naval frigate, Lutine, which was lost off Holland 138 years…

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New Baker's Creek Gold Mine

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 November 1938 · page 4

Mr. Thos. Snow, manager, reports under date 211138: Since my last report and for the month ending 31st October 1938, the crushing mill has…

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Gold Price New Record

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 25 November 1938 · page 1

The price of gold in Australia has reached a new record. For gold lodged at the Australian Mints during the past week, the…

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High Price of Gold. London, 241138

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 November 1938 · page 4

During unofficial dealings the price of gold reached £798 12 per ounce, which is almost the highest unofficial record since the price reached…

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Gold Dearer Again. £7/10/- a Fine Ounce

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 2 December 1938 · page 3

Gold was quoted officially in London on Saturday at £7/10/ a fine ounce. A small amount of business was done later at £7/10/1. This is…

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Gold Robbery of 1862. Survivor Tells Story to Lord Gowrie. Incident at Molong

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 6 December 1938 · page 4

While the Governor-General, Lord Gowrie, was about to enter the Town Hall at Molong on Saturday last to attend a civic welcome in his honour,…

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Miners Overwhelmed. Quebec, 81238

Macleay Argus · Friday 9 December 1938 · page 4

At Thetford Mines, Quebec, seven miners were buried alive by a landslide following a dynamite blast in the Bell asbestos mine. Two hours…

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