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Mid North Coast · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1946

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Review of Gold Mining

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 4 June 1946 · page 4

I must tender my regrets to "Old Timer" for facetious remarks on the lost nugget of 60 years ago and trust that he or others may…

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Control of Coal Mines Canberra

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 5 June 1946 · page 2

The Federal Government's plan to control coal mines is expected to be announced at an early date. It will have the effect of nullifying…

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Gold and Other Things. (To the Editor)

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 7 June 1946 · page 4

Sir,—Both another "New Chum" and "Two New Chums" appear to have read my story hastily and reversed the facts; also, obviously,…

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Review of Gold Mining. the Poor Zone in Lodes or Reefs

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 11 June 1946 · page 1

This is an occurrence in gold mining on which enough consideration is not expended and I feel sure myself that many mines which…

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Mining Warden's Court (Before Warden J. Duncan, of Sydney)

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 14 June 1946 · page 4

In the Warden's Court, Gloucester on Thursday last, the following cases were heard: An application by A. B. Hays and…

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SPORTING Wingham Hospital Races Double Wins To River Gold And Brae Gold Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 19 June 1946 · page 3

Mr. A. Hough's RIVER GOLD, 7.7. (M. Day) 1; Mr. L. Middlebrook's ROYAL ESCAPE, 8.11 (H. Tattersall) 2; Messrs. R. H. and J. Dodd's…

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Review of Gold Mining. Refractory Ores, Etc

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 25 June 1946 · page 3

Vast areas of the West Australian goldfields contain free milling and treatment ores, at least in the oxidised zone, but when at depth…

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Shortage of Coal Supplies Latest Cables and Telegrams. The "Macleay Argus" is a subscriber to the Australian Associated Press, which provides the overseas news in this issue. Electricity Power Cuts Might Be Necessary Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 25 June 1946 · page 5

No definite announcement has as yet been made on the suggested severe rationing of gas and electricity, beyond that no trams will…

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The Coal Position Sydney

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 26 June 1946 · page 2

Although there was a further deterioration in the coal supply position to-day when seven N.S.W. mines were idle through industrial…

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Miners Still Restive Sydney

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 6 July 1946 · page 2

Indications are that the whole of the South Coast mines may be held up over the dust menace unless the Government moves quickly. So far…

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Dust in Mines Unrest on South Coast Sydney

The Northern Champion · Saturday 6 July 1946 · page 2

Indications are that the whole of the South Coast mines may be held up over the dust menace unless the Government moves quickly. So far only the…

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Likens Rabbit 'Industry' To Gold Rush

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 13 July 1946 · page 8

"The rabbit industry is one of the biggest we have at the moment, and the wild rush is similar to that for gold many years ago," said Mr. F. J…

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Return of Bridge Gold Cup Macleay Wins From Port Macquarie Revival in Rugby League on Central Rivers

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 23 July 1946 · page 4

Last Sunday should be ever remembered by the football fraternity of Kempsey and the Macleay district, for it marked the return to the district of a trophy that has been lost to local football for the past eight years…

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Football Macleay Wins Bridge Gold Cup

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 27 July 1946 · page 2

"Macleay Argus" states:—Last Sunday should be ever remembered by the football fraternity of Kempsey and the Macleay district, for it…

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Mass Unemployment Feared Latest Cables and Telegrams. The "Macleay Argus" is a subscriber to the Australian Associated Press, which provides the overseas news in this issue. Unions Concerned Seek More Coal for Railways Timber Haulage Mentioned Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 2 August 1946 · page 5

Thousands of industrial workers may lose their jobs within the next few weeks because of the restricted rail transport in New South Wales…

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Timber Transport Problem Latest Cables and Telegrams. The "Macleay Argus" is a subscriber to the Australian Associated Press, which provides the overseas news in this issue. Onus on Miners Chifley Advises Trades Unions to Confer with Miners Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 6 August 1946 · page 5

The Prime Minister, Mr. Chifley, told the union leaders yesterday that he was unable to divert more coal to give better railway services in New…

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No Hope for Gloucester Coal Survey. Definite Reply From Mr. Baddeley

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 4

"I am advised by my technical officers that further field examinations of the coal measures would serve no useful purpose…

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Chamber of Commerce Departmental Letters on High School and Hospital. Relation of Local Coal to Electricity

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 9 August 1946 · page 1

According to letters received by the Gloucester District Chamber of Commerce at its monthly meeting on Tuesday night the present…

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Mr. Chifley and the N.S.W. Miners. "Vital Part of Story Left Out," Says Bruxner

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 20 August 1946 · page 2

"It was interesting to see Mr. Chifley's references in Western Australia to the N.S.W. miners," said the Leader of the State…

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Football. Macleay Retains Claude Bridge Gold Cup. Port Macquarie Defeated Sixteen To Three. Eungai Wins Reserve Grade Final

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 28 August 1946 · page 3

At Smith town on Sunday the Macleay League team defeated Port Macquarie team by 16 points to three, and so retained the Claude Bridge…

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