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New England · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1931

554 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 28

Amazing! Mr. J. T. Lang's Financial Proposals. Substantial Drop in Interest Rates. Abolition of Gold Standard Currency. "Millions of Pounds For Circulation." Canberra

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 1

The Premier of New South Wales (Mr. Lang) outlined at the Premiers' Conference, in Canberra this morning his financial policy, which, he stated the New South Walls Government had decided to adopt…

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Mr. Lan[?] Financier Abandonment of Gold Standard Reduction of Interest

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 2

The Premier of New South Wales, Mr. Lang, outlined to the Premiers' Conference yesterday morning financial scheme which he…

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Gold-mining Leases

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 1

As the result of the action of a number of men at the alluvial goldfield at Larkinille, near Kalgoorlie, on Thursday in pegging out for alluvial gold a…

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High Cost of Unionism. Miners Complain of Exorbitant Levies

The Bundarra Times · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 3

Strong indignation was expressed at Weston, Maitland district, amongst the miners regarding the exorbitant levies they are called upon to meet…

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Mount Isa Mines. Work for Many Men. Brisbane

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 1

The general manager of Mount Isa Mines, Queensland estimates that when his company is able to produce, between 900 and 1000 men will be…

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Mr. Lang’s Financial Proposals. Abolition of Gold Standard Currency.“Millions of Pounds tor Circulation.”

The Bundarra Times · Wednesday 11 February 1931 · page 4

Canberra. Monday.—The [?] of N.S.W. (Mr. Lang) outlined to the Premiers Conference in [?] this morning his financial [?]…

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Colliery Closed 150 Men Affected SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 1

Approximately 150 men will be affected by the closing down of the New Lambton Colliery…

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Miners' Resolution Stoppage Urged Time Ripe for Re-organisation

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 1

At a meeting of Abermain No. 1 and No. 2, and Richmond Main and Pelaw Main lodges, a…

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Mr. Lang's Financial Proposals. Abolition of Gold Standard Currency. "Millions of Pounds for Circulation."

The Uralla Times · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 3

Canberra, Monday.—The Premier of N.S.W. (Mr. Lang) outlined to the Premiers' Conference in Canberra this morning his financial policy,…

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Tingha Miners for New Guinea

The Inverell Times · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 4

Shares in Tingha tin shows may at present be at a discount, but Tingha miners are not. A fortnight ago a radio came from New Guinea asking…

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BOWLS. Gold Leaves Challenge. Neil and Lambert Retain Trophies

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 2

The holders of the Gold Leaves, A. T. Neil and H. Lambert, received another challenge for the trophies on Wednesday, but managed…

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260 Miners Seek Jobs. Closing Down of Mine. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 1

By the closing down of the Wongawilli mine at Wollongong, about 260 men will be thrown out of employment…

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Mine Closes 260 Men Idle SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 1

By closing down of the Wongawilli mine at Wollongong about 260 men will be thrown out of employment…

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"New Guinea Gold Mining Case" Crown Takes Control SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 1

The Crown has now taken over the prosecution in what has become known as the "New Guinea Gold Mining Case."…

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Nugget of Gold in Goose

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 3

Mr. Arnold Kilgour, of Upper Whisky Creek, made a welcome discovery, when he killed a goose for last Sunday's dinner. When…

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Nugget of Gold in Goose

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 5

Mr. Arnold Kilgour, of Upper Whisky Creek, Dorrigo, made a welcome discovery when he killed a goose for last Sunday's dinner. When opened…

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Mining Activity Gold at Torrington

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 4

There is considerable activity on the Torrington field, and encouraging prospects are reported. Messrs. Tobin Bros, are down, 20ft. with a…

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Aerial Freighting 10,000 Ounces of Gold In One Flight Nine Aeroplanes Now Being Operated

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 3

World-wide interest is being displayed in the large scale upon which air freighting is being earned out in New Guinea, where five Junkers W…

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Nugget of Gold in Goose

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 2

Mr. Arnold Kilgour, of Upper Whisky Creek, Dorrigo, made a welcome discovery when he killed a goose for last Sunday's dinner. When opened…

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BOWLS. Gold Leaves Challenge. Holders Retain Trophy

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 2

A challenge was issued on Wednesday to the holders (H. Lambert and A. T. Nett) of the Gold Leaves, by J. Faint and R. Herron. but the…

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