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Mining & the mines, 1934

357 stories in New England's papers · page 6 of 18

Fortunate Escape Two Tons of Coal Fall SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 11 April 1934 · page 1

A fortunate escape from serious injury was experienced by Harry Lott. 39, of Rozelle, to-day. He was partially buried beneath two…

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Miners Trapped Rescue After Four Hours MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 1

Two miners, Michael Rosetti, 32, and George Davies, 45, were trapped in a long tunnel at the Daylesford Italian Hill mine, following a fall of about…

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100 Years Centenarian Looks Back. Gold-digging Luck

The Walcha News · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 3

Early gold-digging days at Lambing Flat (now Young) and Forbes are recalled by Mr. Thomas Gilligan, of Clara Street, Newtown, who…

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Trapped in Tunnel By Fall of Earth Miners Rescued in Exhausted Condition. Melbourne, Friday

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 1

Two miners. Michael Rosetti (32) and George Davies (45) were trapped in a long tunnel at the Daylesford Italian Hill Mines, following a fall of…

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Safety in the Mines Check Inspector's Startling Report Overhaul of System Demanded. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 1

At a conference of the Miners' Federation, a chock inspector's statement was made that the miners were being fooled into the…

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Money for Gold-mining Restore the Fame of Bendigo Huge Scheme for Scientific Prospecting

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 16 April 1934 · page 8

In view of the talk of money available to revive the Hillgrove field, it is interesting to note that application has been made for the registration of…

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Gold and Rum in Gallipoli

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 16 April 1934 · page 3

Treasure hunting for sovereigns hidden in 1915 is part of a programme of 500 ex-servicemen who are going on a cruise to Gallipoli, says a…

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Local and General Reported Gold Find

The Inverell Times · Monday 16 April 1934 · page 4

It is reported from Goondiwindi that there is likely to be a gold rush to Moonie Range, about 38 miles north of Bungunya Strict secrecy is being…

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Miners Helped £76,000 Made Available SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 April 1934 · page 1

The Minister for Labor, Mr. Dunningham, states that since taking office, the present Government has made more than £76,000 available…

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Miners' Institute "Satisfactory Month'' Fund to Repay Holders of Debentures

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of the V. C. Miners' Institute held in the Institute on the 10th. inst, the following members were present : Messrs…

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Miners' President Mr. Rees Resigns Long Years of Service SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 1

Mr. D. Rees, M.L.C. has resigned the presidency of the Miners' Federation, owing to ill-health. He has been a member of the…

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MR. D. REES, M.L.C. Resigns Miners' Presidency Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 1

Mr. D. Rees, M.L.C., has resigned the presidency of the Miners' Federation owing to ill health. He has been a member of the federation for…

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Walcha Minister's Mecca Beauty Spots, Forestry and Mining Matters

The Walcha News · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 1

Hon. D. H. Drummond (Minister for Education), who induced Hon. R. S. Vincent (Minister for Mines and Forests) and Hon. E. A. Buttenshaw…

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Songs of Death Sung at Pitmouth Colliery Explosion Causes Heavy Loss of Life Belgrade

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 23 April 1934 · page 1

Women relatives and children spent the night of suspense at the pithead of the Kekanj Colliery, near…

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Great Storms at Sea; Collery Explosion Austria Colliery Explosion Hundreds Killed Heartrending Scenes BELGRADE

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 April 1934 · page 1

Women, relatives and children spent a night of suspense at the pithead of Kekanj colliery, near Serajevo, singing death songs as 147 corpses were…

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Legislative Council Old and New Gold Passes for Ex-Members SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 April 1934 · page 1

For the first time in 110 years N.S.W. is without a Legislative Council, the existing Chamber having been dissolved at midnight…

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Gang of Ghouls Desecrating Graves Gold Teeth from Corpses Mexico City

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 April 1934 · page 1

An organised gang of ghouls has been practising horribly revolting crimes here. The gang is engaged in…

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Historic Incident N.S.W. Without Upper House The Gold Pass Question. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 23 April 1934 · page 1

For the first time in 110 years. New South Wales is without a Legislative Council the existing Council having been dissolved at midnight last night…

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Smoke, Ashes and Flame Pour from Mine Speed Driver Killed Rain Renders Track Dangerous In Grand Prix Bordino. Alessandria (Italy)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 23 April 1934 · page 1

Heavy rain, which made the track treacherous, resulted in accident after accident during the progress of the Grand Prix…

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Old Hillgrove Memories of Gold Days Revived Newspaper Voice of the Past When the Mining Exchange Wa sBusy

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 April 1934 · page 8

Visitors to Hiligrove these days see only the beauties of gorge country, but there was a time when a busy mining…

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