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New England · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1936

282 stories in New England's papers · page 7 of 15

Ferrier Wins Gold Vase Competition Essence of Steadiness LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 June 1936 · page 1

J. Ferrier, the Australian golfer, won the Gold Vase tournament over 36 holes at Ashbridge today, with an…

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Gold Mining at Hillgrove

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 8

Following are the results of the last three months; crushing at the Eleanora Mine at Hillgrove: April 7, 210 tons, for 148 ounces; May 5, 249 tons,…

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Mining at Chandler's Creek

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 June 1936 · page 4

Mr. Robert Holder, of Macquarie Street, passed through Glen Innes on Thursday morning with a boiler weighing 12 tons. This is being…

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Gold Discoveries On The Clarence an Incident at Bolivia

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 June 1936 · page 8

Last Wednesday evening, Mr. C. D. Rowley, B.A., delivered the eighth lecture in the series on the history of the Clarence, arranged by the Grafton…

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Coal Mines Strike Declared in Belgium BRUSSELS

The Inverell Times · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 1

After a fruitless conference, at which the coalowners rejected the miners' demands for a ten per cent, increase in pay, the miners announced…

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Position Grave in Belgium Miners Declare General Hold-up Brussels

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 1

After a fruitless conference, at which the coal owners rejected the miners' demand for a 10 per cent increase in pay the miners announced…

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On the Green The Club Icebergs Gold Leaves Change Hands (By "Bally")

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 16 June 1936 · page 2

Many bowlers preferred a cosy fire to the breezy green at the week-end, with the result that only a few of the enthusiasts turned up for a roll, and…

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Gold Buyer in Town

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 17 June 1936 · page 4

In our advertising columns is announced that Mr L. Corn is in town and is, staying at the Empire Hotel, where appointment can be made by…

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Blue and Gold Ball An Outstanding Success Whole Proceeds For Ambulance

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 June 1936 · page 10

Between 350 and 400 dancers attended the Blue and Gold Ball at the Town Hall on Wednesday night—just sufficient to allow…

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G.F.S. Fourth Annual Ball Attractive Decorations in Blue and Gold

The Inverell Times · Friday 19 June 1936 · page 4

Although a chilly Atmosphere predominated, Terpsichorean artists turned cut in full force to attend the fourth annual hall of…

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Rockvale Mining Unwatering of Phoenix Workings

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 22 June 1936 · page 3

Mining Ventures Limited have unwalered portion of the workings of the old Phoenix Mine at Rockvale. The mine which is held under option…

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Local & General Blue and Gold Ball

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 30 June 1936 · page 4

The Country Women's Association Is making every effort to break all records with this year's Blue and Gold ball, which is to be held in the Town…

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Miners' Federation Rumoured Support By Mr. Baddeley Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 6 July 1936 · page 1

There were strong reports in Trades Hall circles last night that Sir. J. M. Baddeley. M.L.A.. would stand by the Sliders' Federation in its fight against…

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Miners' Federation Baddeley in Support Hostility of Lang SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 6 July 1936 · page 1

There were strong reports in Trades Hall circles butt night that Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A., would stand by the Miners' Federation in…

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Plane Crash Two Killed Pilot Melrose and Mining Engineer

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 July 1936 · page 5

The popular young South Australian pilot, J. Mc[?]rose, and a flight companion, A. J. Campbell, a mining engineer, of Brighton, were…

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Blue and Gold Ball Town and District Reunion on Friday Night

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 July 1936 · page 4

Proud of the popularity which the annual Blue and Bold ball enjoys, the C.W.A. is sparing no effort to ensure that the 1236 fixture, to be held on…

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Customs Duties On Imports From Foreign Countries JULY 15 Lifting of Sanctions How They Affected Italy Lost Half Her Gold Reserve Geneva

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 July 1936 · page 1

The Co-ordinating Committee of the League of Nations carried a resolution to-day calling for the lifting of…

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Tingha Grievance Miners' Ass'n. Criticised

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 3

Some weeks ago an article appeared in a Sydney newspaper giving statistics and supposed facts concerning the tin. production in Tingha and bewailing…

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Lang Attacked By Miners' Officials Opposition To Sunday Paper Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 1

The views of the Miners' Federation towards Mr. Lang and the proposed Sunday Labour paper were expounded at a meeting of…

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Bright Scene Blue and Gold Ball "The District" Well Represented Two Charming Debutantes

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 11 July 1936 · page 4

The Glen Innes Town Hall was the scene last night of a brilliant gathering, when the Blue and Gold ball, annual social event of the…

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