These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

Mining & the mines, 1950

44 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 3 of 3

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 25 October 1950 · page 8

6 ozs. butter, 1 cup sugar, yolks 4 eggs, 1½ cups flour, 1½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ cup milk. Beat butter and sugar to a cream add egg…

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 10 November 1950 · page 4

The biggest gold nugget discovered in the Sofala district for some years was found recently by Mr. Alby Ellis. Weighing over 3½ ounces, the nugget…

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 21 November 1950 · page 3

The biggest gold nugget discovered in the Sofala district for some years was found recently by Mr. Alby Ellis. Weighing over 3½ ozs.,…

The Northern Champion · Saturday 25 November 1950 · page 2

Four miners were rescued this morning after being imprisoned nearly 15 hours in a mine shaft 400 ft. below the surface. They were uninjured, but…