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New England · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1936

282 stories in New England's papers · page 10 of 15

Lure of Gold Scientist's Search in Central Australia

Guyra Argus · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 3

At the head of a string of 26 camels, Mr. H. A. Waldron, an eminent Sydney bacteriologist, presented a rare sight as he came into Tennant…

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On the Green Gold Leaves Change Hands

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 3

The mid-week half-holiday proved to be ideal for bowling and the green was the best I have seen it for months. The pace being conducive to good…

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Baker's Creek Reported Discovery of Gold Reef

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 15 August 1936 · page 3

A claim that recent discovery of a rich reef leading from the famous Baker's Creek mine, in Hill-grove Gorge, may lead to the…

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Clinksr of Gold in Baker's Oven

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 17 August 1936 · page 6

When assisting Messers, Nolah Bros., bakers, of Landsborough, Victoria, to clean ashes and clinkers from ovens some time ago Mrs. H. Knight found…

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Crockery From Coal Dust

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 18 August 1936 · page 3

Germany wants to do away with imports—and her inventors have accordingly been getting busy. Thus alchbbol, sugar vinegar and fodder for…

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Warden's Court District Mining Activity

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 18 August 1936 · page 5

Several matters were before the Mining Warden, Mr. C. G. Carr-Boyd, P.M., in the Warden's Court yesterday…

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"The Deep Lead" Mines Minister Impressed Mr. Vincent Visits Emmaville

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 20 August 1936 · page 4

The Minister for Mines and Forests, Mr. Roy Vincent, M.L.A., visited Emmaville on Tuesday and discussed with local residents…

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"Blown Brains Out of Labour Movement" Miners' Leader Gives Picturesque Description of Lang's Latest Action Expulsion of Union Leaders Creates Difficult Position Horsington and Davidson, Ms.L.A., Have No Regrets Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 24 August 1936 · page 1

W. Orr, general Secretary of the Miners' Federation, declares that Mr. Lang has blown the brains Out of the Labour movement. The list of those expelled, he added, included the…

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Straight From the Mine's Mouth

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 August 1936 · page 7

According to a report from America. Siberia and North Caucasia Russian mining engineers are burning coalmines to tap their gas. The plan was…

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Hindu Temples for London One a Replica of Taj Mahal Idols of Solid Gold —By Air Mail) London, August 8

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 August 1936 · page 4

Two magnificent temples, one costing at least £50,000, the other possibly £160,000, are to built in London. for worshippers of…

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Discontented Miners A.L.P. CENSURED Treatment of Delegates SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 1

A conference of officers representing all the miners' lodges in Cessnock district—until now Mr. Baddleley's political stronghold—unanimously passed a…

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Mr. Baddeley Censored Miners' Lodges Stand E[?]ulsions Denounced Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 28 August 1936 · page 1

A confrence of officers representing all miners lodges in the Cessnock district—[?] now Mr. Baddeley's stronghold unanimously passed a…

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Miners' Decision In Labor Dispute SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 31 August 1936 · page 1

An aggregate meeting of miners at Cessnock, West Wallsend and Kurn Kurri, after hearing addresses by representatives of both sides in the…

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Miners, Too! Tate Up Fight Against Lang Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 31 August 1936 · page 1

Aggregate meetings of miners at Cessnock, West Maitland and Kurri kurri, after hearing addresses by representatives of both sides in the…

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Mining Injunction Granted by Court

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 1 September 1936 · page 4

Frederick William Smith, Darold Frederick Ross Smith. Allan Robert Smith and Garnet Smith sought and obtained before Mr. C. G. Carr-Boyd…

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Bogus Mines? N.Z. Minister Appalled Auckland

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 September 1936 · page 1

The Minister for Mines, Mr. Webb, said he was appalled by the tragic history of many gold mining companies Of 203 companies. he said, 95 had…

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Overcome by Fumes Man Dies In Mine Brishane

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 September 1936 · page 1

Courtley Fretwell Hitgendorf. 24. was working in a quick silver mine near Kilkivan when he was overcome by gas f[?] and died. He was a native of…

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"Stay-in" Strike Miners at Glamorgan LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 1

"We will stay below till Christmas dinner if necessary," declared 63 Welsh miners, who are conducting a "stay-in" strike at…

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Mining Injunction Granted by Court

Guyra Argus · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 2

Frederick William Smith, Darold Frederick Ross Smith Allan Robert Smith and Garnet Smith sought and obtained before Mr. C. G. Carr-Boyd,…

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Miners Killed Cycle and Car in Collision NEWCASTLE

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 1

Two miners at John Darling Colliery, Paul Askew, and another man named Stacey, were killed when a motor-cycle on which they were…

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