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New England · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1931

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Mining at Hillgove Cases in Warden's Court. Adjournments Granted

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 4

At the Hillgrove Warden's Court, before Mr. W. C, Geikie, the following cases were called:—The Tnllock Silver Mine, No…

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Mining at Barney's Hill Bismuth Gold, Too Promising Show Sydney Syndicate in Control

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 4

A mine has been opened up at Barney's Hill which promises to have a long and profitable career…

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Gelignite "Mine" Discovered at Punchbowl SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 1

A large quantity of gelignite was found yesterday on the banks of the creek near Punchbowl. It was taken to the police station, where it is…

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Gold Industry Advisory Council MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 1

A conference relating to the development of the gold industry in Australia yesterday decided to form a Gold Industry Advisory Council…

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Gold Boomerangs

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 5

P. B. Stevenson and J. Burnett withstood a challenge from F. Flanagan and W.Davidson for the Gold Boomerangs for B grade pairs competition,…

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Gelignite "Mine" Discovered at Punchbowl

The Uralla Times · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 1

Sydney, Saturday.—A large quantity of gelignite was found yesterday on the banks of the creek near Punchbowl. It was taken to the…

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Blue and Gold Ball Friendly Societies' Effort For Charity. Destination of Proceeds a Problem

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of the Friendly Societies Association of Armidale, on Friday night, preliminary arrangement were made…

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FOUND! Missing Airmen Seeking a Gold Reef

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 2

A message received from Alico Spring's on Saturday stated teat Flight-Lient. Eaton arrived there that evening, and reported that an…

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New Guinea Gold Tauri River Claims. Difference in Yields

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 7

The local members of the [?]ing party which went to the Ta[?]ri River fine reported by Mr. Patrol [?]ce Hides returned to Port Mor[?]…

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For the Hospital. Proceeds of Blue and Gold Ball. Friendly Societies to Retain 25 Per Cent

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 8

At a special meeting last night the executive of the Armidale Friendly Societies' Association decided to devote the proceeds of this…

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Broken Hill Mines Reopened

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 7

Members of the Workers' Industrial Union, at a meeting on Wednesday,decided, by an overwhelming majority, to return to work. Two Communist…

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MINING Revival in Orange District

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 8

There was a marked revival of gold-mining in the Orange district during the past year. The Mining Registrar, in his annual report, stated that three…

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Gold Nugget. Worth £5500 Found Excitement in W.A. Township. Kaicoorlie

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 1

A sensation was caused yesterday when a 17-year-old boy picked up a 78lbs. nugget of gold worth £6500, In Larkinille…

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Mr. Scullin Says Big Danger in Printing Notes Gold in Bendigo Unusual Demand SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 1

The Bendigo City Council has acceded to a request of gold seekers to sink holes in some of the streets in which there is little vehicle traffic…

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Gold Discovery Near Torrington

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 4

The Minister for Mines (Mr. Baddaley) has received a report from the Chief Inspector of Mines (Mr. J. B. Jaquet) dealing with a…

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Money for Queensland Mining

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 3

The outlook is encouraging for raising £650,000 to develop special leases aggregating 100 square miles on the Palmer and other Queensland…

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In South Wales Coal Dispute Ending ? LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 1

A skeleton agreement on a majority of points has been reached in the South Wales coal dispute. It is hoped that the agreement will be…

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Good Gold. Prospectors' Luck. Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 1

A yield of 114 ounces 12dwt. of gold from 120 tons was obtained by two brothers, who are woking a claim a[?] Duke's Flat, near Bendigo. At their…

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Big Gold Yield Bendigo Again MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 1

A yield of 114 ounces 12 dwts of gold from 120 tons was obtained by two brothers who are working a claim at Duke's Flat, near Bendigo…

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Alleged Swindle Gold-maker on Trial MUNICH

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 1

The trial has begun of another alleged gold-maker, Tausend, charged with swindling people for nearly £10,000…

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