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Mining & the mines, 1930

660 stories in New England's papers · page 19 of 33

Menangle Races. Chief Event to Flinders. Just Gold a Winner

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 June 1930 · page 2

Me[?] [?] were held yesterday. Results:—MAIDEN WELTER HANDICAP. 7 furlongs: New Kings 1. Halyeon 2…

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WEBB'S Silver Mine Proposition

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 June 1930 · page 6

The fortnightly report of the manager of Webb's Silver Mine reads:— During the past fortnight new guides in position from 30ft, above…

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Coal Miners' Troubles £100,000 in Levies SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 1

As a result of the increased activity on the northern coalfields many of the western mines are working only half time…

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Western Coal Miners Suffer By Resumption of Northern Field. After Contributing £100,000 in Levies. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 1

As the result of increased activity on the Northern coalfield, many Western mines are working only half-time. It is estimated that levies paid by…

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The Search For Gold

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 4

The State Government scheme to systematically examine likely country in an effort to increase the gold yield is one that must appeal to every man and woman who has thoughts other than picking winners at the ponies and endeavoring to find the perfect cosmetic. The details of this scheme…

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MINING. Government's Scheme. Details Announced

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 3

The Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond) has been advised toy the Minister for Mines and Forests (Mr. Weaver) that…

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Miners' Strikes and Economics. Time to Get Down to Work

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 11

Mr. W. Ager, of Grafton, writes: Sir,—The coal miners by ballot, at last, decided to end a senseless strike. Can it be possible that they, as a body…

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Two Mines to Close Broken Hill Division Broken Hill

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 7 June 1930 · page 1

It is officially states that British Mine and Block 14 Mine will be closed down owing to the low prices for metal and the high coasts of…

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A Great Little Goldfield Hillgrove-Baker's Creek Rich Returns

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 7 June 1930 · page 7

The prospector is the creditor of the country. He has discovered new wealth that has been added to the possessions of the people and laid the…

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Gold Cup Contest Temora Successful SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 9 June 1930 · page 1

The Temora Rugby League team, captained by Eric Weissell, defeated Canowindra by 21 to 4 in the final of the John Hore Gold Cup…

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Bravery Rewarded. Sequel to Mine Tragedy. Honor for Ex-armidalian

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 9 June 1930 · page 4

The following article, from the Barrier 'Daily Daily Truth,' has come inti our possession. It relates to a brave act of Mr. J. C. Harvey (son of…

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Mining in Street Ballarat Gold Search

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 10 June 1930 · page 8

A small party is engaged in shaft sinking [?]oin Morris Street, Ballarat East, close to the spot where sewerage workmen some days ago cut a…

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Stockton Borehole Miners Dissatisfied SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 10 June 1930 · page 1

It is unlikely there will be any early re-opening of the Stockton Borehole Associated Colliery. The miners claim the management…

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South Coast Miners Strike at Coalcliff BULLI

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 1

At a meeting of the Coalcliff colliery employees held at Bulli, the miners' executive decided to withdraw all men from the colliery, which had…

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New Guinea Gold "£20,000,000 Worth" BRISBANE

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 1

Mr. J. Edwards, manager of the New Guinea Goldfields Limited, interviewed on his arrival by the Montoro, said that £20,000,000 worth of gold would…

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Coal Strike. In Southern District Machines and Inefficiency. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 1

At a meeting of the Coal Cliff colliery employees, held at Bulli, the Miners' Executive decided to withdraw all men from the…

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New Guinea Gold. Hopeful Forecasts. £20,000,000 Within Next Few Years. Brisbane

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 1

Mr. J. Edwards, manager of the New Guinea Gold Fields, Limited, interviewed on his arrival by the "Montoro," said that twenty million pounds…

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MINING. Government's Scheme. Details Announced

Guyra Argus · Thursday 12 June 1930 · page 5

The Minister for Education (Mr. Drummond) has been advised by the Minister for Mines and Forests (Mr. Weaver) that…

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Coal Strike. In Southern District. Machines and Inefficiency. Sydney

Guyra Argus · Thursday 12 June 1930 · page 5

At a meeting of the Coal Cliff colliery employees, held at Bulli, the Miners' Executive decided to withdraw all men from the…

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New Guinea Gold. Hopeful Forecasts. £20,000.000 Within Next Few Years. Brisbane

Guyra Argus · Thursday 12 June 1930 · page 5

Mr. J. Edwards, manager of the New Guinea Gold Fields, Limited, interviewed on his arrival by the "Montoro," said that twenty million pounds…

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