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New England · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1931

554 stories in New England's papers · page 6 of 28

BROKEN Hill Mines to Close. Two Months' Notice Given. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 1

It is reported at Broken Hill that a letter has been sent by the superintendent of the Zinc Corporation to the Industrial Council giving two…

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Lost Gold Mines

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 3

Of all the romantic tales heard in Mexico, says Wallace Gillpatrick in "Wanderings in Mexico" none are more fascinating than the stories of…

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Forgery Charge Mine Manager Arrested SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 1

Charles Roberts, manager of the Colon Peak Mining Coy at Yarranderie, was arrested on Saturday on a charge of having forged a wages…

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German Explosion 31 Miners Killed BERLIN

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 1

Another disastrous firedamp explosion occurred at Aschen coal field which killed 31 miners. Pit props were smashed to match…

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Mine Manager Arrested. Alleged Defalcations. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 1

Charles Roberts, manager of the Colon Peak Mine Company, at Yerranderie, was arrested on Saturday on a charge of having forged the wages…

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Mining Fatality. Victim Dies. Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 1

David Jones. one of the deputies, who was seriously injured in an explosion in the Wonthaggi State coalmine last Friday, died during the…

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Third Victim Coal Mine Tragedy MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 1

Claude Dennis (36), a shiftsman, who was injured in an explosion in the State Coal Mine on Friday, died last night He is the third victim of…

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Seeking Gold In Main Street !

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 7

A few weeks ago an old miner landed in Manildra and decided to look for gold in the main street. In approved style he sank a hole and…

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Gold Find Discovery Near Bonshaw A Promising Show

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 1

A Bonshaw correspondent writes:-- Some little time ago Mr. Bill M'Croary, the well-known horse trainer, found a couple of specks of pure native gold…

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Aerial Freighting in New GUlNEA 10,000 oz. Gold Carried in One Flight

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 6

World-wide interest is being displayed in the large scale that air freighting is being carried out in New Guinea, where five Junkers W-34's and…

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Soviet Coal And Gold For Canadian Machinery Soviet's Offer For Canadian Machinery Coal in Part Payment "Business Proposal" Montreal

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 1

Russia is anxious to exchange coal for Canadian agricultural machinery, and has made a definite offer,…

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General Strike Recommendation to Miners SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 1

The Northern Miners' Management Committee has decided to recommend a general strike to aggregate meetings…

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At Paddy's Flat Rich Show of Gold

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 6

Ore that is stated will crash 20oz to the ton, is at present being mined from a shaft put down by the Killarney gold mining syndicate at…

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The Deepwater and Emmaville Supplement Miners' Institute The Committee Meets Efforts to Stimulate Interest Enthusiasm in Recreation Room

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 6

The monthly committee meeting was held on Tuesday week, in the library. There was a very fair attendance of committeemen. The president, Mr. J…

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Fourth Victim Dies. Victorian Mine Explosion. Melbourne,Friday

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 1

The fouth death as the result of an explosion in the State Coal Mine, at Wonthaggi, occurred yesterday, the victim being Roy Saunders, aged 43…

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Another Explosion Wonthaggi Mine Four Deaths MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 1

The fourth death, as a result of an explosion in the State coal mine at Wonthaggie, occurred yesterday, the victim being Roy Saunders, aged 43…

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Local & General News. Mining at Hillgrove

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 4

Mr. Chalmers, a surveyor from the Mines Department, is busily engaged at Hillgrove surveying gold leases and are treating the Baker's Creek…

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BOWLS Mid-Week Play Gold Leaves Match

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 28 February 1931 · page 7

Wednesday was an ideal day for bowls, and there was a large attendance of players. Schmidt and G. Smith lost the gold leaves to…

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Gold Find Discovery Near Bonshaw a Promising Show

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 28 February 1931 · page 2

Some little time ago Mr. Bill M'Croary, the well-known horse trainer, found a couple of specks of pure native gold on Black Rock property,…

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The Preservation of Coal

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 3

Experiments have been made in Germany with a view to ascertain the best means of preserving coal from deterioration after it has been…

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