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Mining & the mines, 1934

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Showing Again To-Night. " Gold Diggers of 1933 " at Warialda Theatre

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 1 October 1934 · page 2

The spectacular musical show-- "Gold Diggers of 1933 " will be showing again to-night, Monday, at the local theatre. Included in the…

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Miners Out Trouble at State Mine. LITHGOW

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 2 October 1934 · page 1

A dispute over the duties of shiftmen resulted in the suspension of operations at the State coal mine…

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At the Capitol John Boles in "Wild Gold" For Popular Night Soon: Eddie Cantor in "Roman Scandals"

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 October 1934 · page 4

Heading the attractive programme showing at the Capitol Theatre on Thursday, when the popular prices are 1/6 and l/ is "Wild Gold," a colourful…

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Loan Refused Russia's Appeal To England No Security Offered Although Boast is Made of Gold Production London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 October 1934 · page 1

The "Daily Express" says that Russia vainly approached the Bank of England for a loan of £50,000,000 at three…

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Still Idle The State Coal Mine LITHGOW

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 1

The pit ponies have been brought to the surface at the State mine, which has been idle since Monday, owing to a dispute,…

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Gold

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 3

Recent speculation in gold shares has had the statisticians working overtime. One reports that investments in gold shares have exceeded the total…

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Mining Leases

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 2

The following mineral leases have been voided : Emmaville No. 587, W. McKinnon and M. G. McKinnon. portion ML 116, county Gough, parish…

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Chrome Ore Mining Near Copmanhurst

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 9

Hundreds of tons of chrome ore, used for hardening steel, have been mined at Wave Hill, in the Fine Flower district, about 25…

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On the Goldfields Outbreak of Lawlessness Feared DARWIN

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 1

According to evidence given at Tennant's Creek yesterday miners on the gold field are. carrying firearms because of many…

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Cricketers' Gold Cup

The Inverell Times · Monday 8 October 1934 · page 4

At the weekly delegate meeting of the Inverell Cricket Association it was agreed to allow the second graders to continue during the harvest recess…

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Newcastle Mine Re-opening Opposed Strike Extension Demand NEWCASTLE

The Inverell Times · Monday 8 October 1934 · page 1

The recommendation of the Northern Executive Officers to refuse the terms offered for the re-opening of the mine was adopted by a meeting of the…

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Mine to Remain Closed Move to Extend Abermain Strike Newcastle

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 8 October 1934 · page 1

The recommendation of the Northern Executive officers to refuse the terms offered for the re-opening of the mine were adopted by a meeting of…

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Travelled 500 Miles Gold Thieves Arrested DARWIN

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 October 1934 · page 1

Some months ago a miners' camp at the goldfield near Alice Springs was ransacked by thieves, and four- and-a-half pounds of gold was stolen…

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"Bits and Pieces" a Bright Entertainment Plenty of Variety Black and Gold Pierrots Take the Stage

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 October 1934 · page 4

"The Black and Gold Pierrots," a small company of local amateur artists, presented a very bright and entertaining programme in…

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"The Lost Patrol" At The Capitol Boles in "Wild Gold"

The Inverell Times · Monday 15 October 1934 · page 1

They didn't know where they were, or why they were there. Somewhere across the heat blistered desert was a b[?] they were supposed to rejoin,…

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High Price of Gold Effect of Mining Development Future Prospects

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 3

The prospects for the continuance of the prevailing high prices of gold, and recent developments in mining in Australia, were discussed recently by…

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Gold in W.a

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 7

Golds finds are expected in the Pilbara and Ashburton districts of Western Australia, according to the reports of the technical officers who are…

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Raving From Hunger Miners Attempt to Suicide BUDAPEST

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 1

Some of the miners are raving from hunger and thirst, as they have now been four days without food and…

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Order For 1000 Coffins: Strikers' Ultimatum Striking Miners Voluntarily Entomb Themselves Demand For Wages Increase BUDAPEST

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 1

"Unless our demands are granted you can order a thousand 'red' coffins," was the ultimatum sent up to the management by a thousand coal miners who are hunger striking underground…

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Hunger-striking Miners

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 October 1934 · page 7

"Unless our demands are granted you can order 1000 red coffins," was the ultimatum sent by the 1000 coal miners who are hunger-striking…

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