Gold Jo Destroyed
Gold Jo, raced on lease by Messrs. J. G. Everitt and J. McMahon from Mr. B. K. Reid of Moroco West, had to be…
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An Old Town Founded on Gold
Set in surroundings of delightful scenic beauty, and with a most invigorating climate, Beechworth is a…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →When a Horse Was Shod with Gold Shoes
FOLLOWING on the proclamation of Port Phillip (Victoria) as a separate colony, the first Beechworth election for the Legislative Assembly took place in October, 1856. The Beechworth miners from “Woolshed” and Spring Creek resolved to be represented in Parliament, and contributed the necessary funds…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Five Coal Mines Idle
SYDNEY, Mon.: Stoppages at five NSW coalmines resulted in a loss of 3,345 tons of coal on today’s output. Production for the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Gold Production in Australia
CANBERRA, Mon: Production of gold in Australia during November, 1948, was 76,846 fine ounces valued at £827,055. Announcing…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →£18 Million for Coal Project
SYDNEY, Monday: Capital has been provided to finance the development of the Blair Athol coalfield, said the Premier of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →£6/3/ for Day’s Pay Offer to Miners
SYDNEY, Mon: Treble rates are to be paid to members of the combined mining unions if they work en Anniversary Day, Jan…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Miners to Work Next
SYDNEY, Wed. : NSW mineworkers decided by ballot today to work on Australia Day holiday next Monday. Extra shift will…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Northern Mines May Not Work on
SYDNEY, Thurs.: Northern N.S.W. mines may not be worked on the Australia Day holiday on Monday because of a claim…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Qld. Miners To Stop Work One Day Weekly
BRISBANE, Thursday : Queensland miners would stop work one day every week unless their demands for better…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →S.a. Facing Coal Shortage
SYDNEY, Fri: South Australia faces another coal shortage because a collier has not left Sydney to load coal at Newcastle for the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Compensation for Dependants of Dead Miners
LONDON, Fri.: The National Coal Board will pay £155,600 compensation to 86 dependants of 104 men who were killed in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Coal Trains May Not Be Manned
SYDNEY, Fri.: Railwaymen are not expected to man coal trains on Monday—Australia Day holiday—following a decision today…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mining Memories
Reminiscences of auriferous lodes at Sandy Creek recall other identities. The late Patrick McGlenchy, who originally came from…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Strike Hits Miners This Time
SYDNEY, Mon.; Miners at seven pits in the north were denied a day’s work at the treble rates today through a strike of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Rail Strike Holds Up Food Coal Distribution
SYDNEY, Mon.: Distribution of thousands of tons of food, merchandise and coal to towns along the western railway line was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Want Miners Ordered Back to Work
SYDNEY, Wednesday.— Miners’ Federation leaders are seeking an immediate conference with the FEDFA to try to settle…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Gold Output
Production of gold in Australia during November, 1948, was 76,846 fine ounces, valued at £827,055. Announcing this, the Acting…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Lithgow Miners’ Record Output
LITHGOW, Friday: Western miners this week produced more than 68,000 tons of coal in one of the best working weeks recorded…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Coal for Sa. Mr Chifley to be Asked to Enquire
ADELAIDE, Tues.: The Prime Minister, is to be asked to inquire into and explain the cause of the frequent interruptions to…
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