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New England · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1931

554 stories in New England's papers · page 13 of 28

Gold in Central Australia

The Inverell Times · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 8

An attempt to locate gold, which is said to exist in fabulous quantities in Central Australia, is being made by Dr. Herbert Basedow, who has made many…

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Boring for Gold at Bingara

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 2

After a delay of some weeks, a new boring plant arrived in Bingara. The plant is set up in Hall's Creek, just at the roar of Mr. H. J…

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Struck It Rich. Foretelling a Gold Find. Remarkable Story

The Uralla Times · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 3

Mr. Zaide Walters and his mate, Mr W. Parker, struck a very rich reef in their mining operations at Nana Gien recently, a foot or two from the…

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Mining Claims. Miners and Grazier Disagree. Authorities to Enter Cancelled

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 4

Two Armidale miners and a well-known grazier figured in an inquiry at the Warden's Court this morning with regard to…

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Miners' Discontent. Fines of £5 WELLINGTON, N.Z., Wednes

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 1

As a result of the miners demonstration against contract workers at charming Greek; near Westport, N.Z. Satnes McBride and John Russel,…

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The Blub and Gold Ball

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 4

Arrangements are well in hand for the forthcoming Blue and Gold Ball to be held on Tuesday, June 23. This entertainment has become an annual…

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Dug with Knives Mexican Gold Find

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 3

Gold worth £70,000 has been dug out of the earth and taken from mountain streams in the Sierras of Mexico by prospectors, who in some…

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To Search for Gold

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 6 June 1931 · page 8

It is proposed to incorporate under the Companies Act the Clarence; River Gold Mining: and Prospecting Company, no liability, with a…

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Gold Find Clairvoyant's Advice

The Inverell Times · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 7

The truth of the remarkable gold find at Nana Glen, Armidale, through the agency of a fortune teller, was substantiated by Mr. J. W. Salter,…

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Petroll From Coal. Secret Research Work

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 3

Plans for the development of a vast new industry in Great Britain are envisaged by great international company which has just been…

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A Goldfield's Symphony—the Washer-lady's Offsider

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 3

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Yangan Bore Experts Test Samples Coal and Shaly Matter

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 9 June 1931 · page 7

A report has been received by Mr. Shelley to the effect that experts for Australian Roma Oil, Ltd., have made an analysis of the samples taken…

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Struggling On. Armidale and New England Saved-by Blue-and Gold Ball

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 June 1931 · page 7

Although the financial position of the Armidale and New England Hospital continues to be anything but satisfactory the institution is…

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No Reduction Gold Miners' Threat KALGOORLIE

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 1

Members of the Mining Section of the Australian Workers' Union, employed by the Goldfields Firewood Supply Company,…

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Howell Mines

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 4

In reference to a letter in last issue of the "Times'" asking the position of the Howell mines and what procedure should be taken should any person…

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GOLD Some Promising Shows at Tenterfield

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 June 1931 · page 8

A good deal of prospecting is taking place in the Tenterfield district at the present time, and, we are informed, some of the prospectors are…

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"Coal to Newcastle"

The Inverell Times · Monday 15 June 1931 · page 4

By advertisement in a Sydney paper on Saturday appears the following: "Wanted a playing coach for Inverell Football League." Apparently it' is…

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Gold Find. Clairvuoyant's Advice

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 15 June 1931 · page 6

The truth of the remarkable gold find at Nana Glen, Armidale, through the agency of a fortune teller, was substantiated by Mr. J. Salter,…

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Record Profit! Wonderful Success of Blue and Gold Ball. Hospital To Receive £335

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 15 June 1931 · page 4

Who would have thought that the proceeds of this year's Blue and Gold Ball and "Queen" competition would constitute a…

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The Blue and Gold Ball

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 16 June 1931 · page 4

The Country Women's Association will hold its annual Blue and Gold Ball in the Town Hall on Tuesday night next. The usual thorough…

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