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New England · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1931

554 stories in New England's papers · page 12 of 28

Prospecting for Gold

The Uralla Times · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 4

We have received from Messrs. Angus & Robertson Ltd; a book entitled "Prospecting for Gold." Written by a prospector with a lifetime's…

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Notice of Dismissal Miners at Mt. Keira SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 1

One hundred and fifty miners at Mount Keira mine have received 14 days' notice termination of employment…

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Yet Another 10oz. SHOW. Gold Find Near Young

The Uralla Times · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 4

A rich gold find is reported to have been discovered at Muttama, in the Young district. One of the prospectors said that they are on stuff…

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Summary of Yesterday's News Sydney, Wednesday G.S.B. Depositors and Penalty for Non-payment of L.G. Rates—Mail Theft Suspect—Bribery Allegation Against Sergeant —"Grow Less Wheat—"Scandalous Slaughter of Oppossums" —Soviet Butter—Australia's Private Wealth—L.G. Clerks' Award Mr. Scullin's Conference Suggestions—Scramble For Gold— Lang Breakway In Upper House—Expert Finance Committee's Report—Two Pilots Killed

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 7

The Minister for Local Government (Mr. McKell) announced in the Legislative Assembly to-day that in response to numerous requests, he had…

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Gold in Cowyard

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 4

Dorrigo is making a name for itself for sensational gold finds. The most recent find is one reported from Tyingham. A farmer at that centre,…

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Rich Gold Find 20ozs. Per Ton DARWIN

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 2

It is reported that a rich gold strike has been made at Grove Hill, 150 milis from Darwin. A sample assayed almost 20 ozs to the ton…

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A.F.A. League. Attacks Communism Preserve Gold Supply MELBOURNE

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 3

The A.F.A. Convention resolved that Communism should be declared illegal, and that the maximum punishment of deportation should be the…

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Decisions Reversed! By Armidale Coursing Club Committee. New Judge and Slipper Appointed. Gold Cup For Puppy Stake

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 2

On the grounds that recent general meeting of members of the Armidale Coursing Club made decisions that were not within its…

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Seeking Gold Girls at Campbell's Creek Enterprise of the Fair Sex "Happy and Optimistic"

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 23 May 1931 · page 3

In the following article Miss Allwood tells of the cheerfulness with which the little party of girls of which she is leader are…

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After Sunken Gold

The Uralla Times · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 1

Rome, Sunday.—The Italian salvage steamer. Sorima will make another attempt to recover the bullion on the sunken Peninsula liner Egypt,…

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"Kick Them Out!" Wollongong Miners Attack Government

The Uralla Times · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 2

At a meeting: of the Miners' Delegates' Board at Wollongong, resentment was expressed at the refusal of the Attorney-General (Mr. Lysaght)…

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Importing Australian Coal New Zealand Protest SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 1

A deputation of New Zealand miners has protested to the Prime Minister against the Government's decision to import large quantities of…

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Up for Sale. Mining Equipment at Broken Hill. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 May 1931 · page 1

Equipment at the Pinnacles Mine Broke Hill was sold yesterday and brought [?] was recieved for the [?]…

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Open Season for Marsupials May Not Eventuate Low Prices. for Machinery Broken Hill Mines Broken Hill

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 27 May 1931 · page 1

The equipment at the Pinnacle mine, Broken Hill, were sold yesterday for phenomenally low prices. No bid was received for the lease and plant…

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The Deepwater and Emmaville Supplement Miners' Institute The Committee Meets Big Business Sheet Reviewing the Library Books

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 6

At last monthly meeting of the committee of the V.C Miners' Institute, there were present Messrs. J. H. Truscott (chair), W. Bell, V…

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Summary of Yesterday's News Defendants Remanded on £10,000 Theft Charge—Miners Disturbance—Open Season Edict May be Withdrawn—Strike Threat—Royal Commission Recommended—Mr. Lang's Plans—City Council Reform Plan—Four Killed—£3000 Haul—Inquiry Into Petrol Prices?—Plot to Assassinate Mussolini. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 2

Addressing the annual meeting of the New South Wales Prohibition Alliance, Dr. Arthur, M.L.A., referring to the alleged statement of Mr. J. C…

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Yesterday's News Gold Find

The Inverell Times · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 5

A new alluvial gold find has been made near Larkinville (W. A) A large number of men have rushed the place…

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Lucky Escape. Accident in Mine. Coff's Harbour

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 1

James Keener and Thomas west, miners, had a fortunate escape from death this morning at Lady Elsie goldmine, at Coramba. They were…

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Blue and Gold Ball. Profit of £3 on Supper

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 4

At a naming of die Ladies' Committee, which bad charge of the supper arrangements for the Blue add Gold Ball, the balance-sheet…

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Put Up Fight Poignant Story Prospector's Death Left Clue to Mine

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 30 May 1931 · page 6

How a man followed a dream of gold for 30 years, and in the end found only death in the desert, is told on three or four tattered slips…

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