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Mining & the mines, 1936

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£6000 in Gold in 13 Tins

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 14 July 1936 · page 4

Marble Bar, whose only claim 10 distinction has been that it is the hottest place in Australia, has now achieved another distinction, for rich…

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Tons of Gold Tibet Explorer's Prediction Task for Aviators

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 July 1936 · page 7

The prediction that Tibet the "hidden land," will be open shortly to European explorers by means of the aeroplane, is made by Mr…

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Thirteen Tins of Gold

The Uralla Times · Thursday 16 July 1936 · page 7

Marble Bar, in West Australia, reckoned as the hottest place in Australia, now has further claim to distinction. Rich gold has been found…

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"Gold Diggers of 1935" At the Grand This Week

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 July 1936 · page 6

"Gold Diggers of 1935," First National's latest mammoth musical spectacle, opens at the Grand Theatre to-night, and will also be shown…

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Mining Wealth Production for the Year Emmaviiie-Deepwater, Torrington Fields

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 July 1936 · page 3

The following are particulars of mineral production in the Deepwater, Emmaville and Torrington mining divisions for the year…

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Colliery Dispute No Government Interference. Albury

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 1

The Minister for Mines (Mr. Vincent) states that the government has no Intention of intervening in the dispute at Aberdare Colliery over the use…

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Colliery Dispute Government Remains Neutral ALBURY

The Inverell Times · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 1

The Minister for Mines, Mr. Vincent, states that the Government has no intention of intervening in the dispute at the Aberdare Colliery over the…

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Preservation of Gold Chains

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 20 July 1936 · page 3

Persons who carry a gold watch chain will notice that the chain will lengthen in time, and often after years of carrying the chain will gain…

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On the Green Gold Buttons Change Hands President's Trophy Contest

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 20 July 1936 · page 8

The glorious week-end weather brought out a good roll up of bowlers, and although the green was very heavy the games were…

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Bowling News Gold Leaves Change Hands Winter Pairs Competition Wielders of the Pick and Shovel

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 2

Notwithstanding counter attractions and a slow green, there was a good muster for the weekly trundle. There were very few competition games. Only…

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Black and Gold

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 22 July 1936 · page 4

Following the suggestion made the Inverell Tennis Association meeting that definite town colors should be adopted by the Sports…

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On the Green Stevenson Singles Final Gold Leaves Change Hands

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 2

A most interesting game was witnessed at the Armidale green on Wednesday between Jim Page (12 behind) and R. Gore (1…

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Bingara Gold Mine

The Inverell Times · Monday 27 July 1936 · page 4

Bingara Gold Mines, Ltd., has been registered in Sydney with a capital of £15,000, divided into 60,000 shares of 5 each. To acquire gold mines, etc.;…

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Week-end Sport in Town and Country on the Green Bad Weather for Bowls Gold Leaves Change Hands

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 2

Bleak wintry winds and rain during the week resulted in few games being played. Just before 2 o'clock on Wednesday we had a sharp shower, so…

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Pure Gold Genius of Dickens

Guyra Argus · Thursday 30 July 1936 · page 4

Of all great writers since Scott, Dickens is probably the man to whom the world owes most gratitude. No other has caused so many sad hearts…

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Miners' Institute Regains Popularity Financial Position Much Brighter

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 30 July 1936 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Miners' Institute was held on Tuesday July 14, when the president occupied the chair, and there was a…

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Tingha Grievance Mining Interests

The Inverell Times · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 8

I have been reading with interest Mr. McNeil's letter to your paper on the 17th instant, and I find that he has deliberately misinterpreted my…

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On the Green Gold Boomerangs Change Hands

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 4

On Wednesday afternoon the B grade Gold Boomerangs came to light once more. It is a long while since they were played for, so R. Burgess…

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Police Raid Gold-Treatment Plant KALGOORLIE

The Inverell Times · Monday 3 August 1936 · page 1

After three weeks vigil in the bush near Wool-gan-gi, the police have taken possession of a modern gold treatment plant which they allege was secreted…

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Patience Rewarded Police Locate Gold Treatment Plant Kalgoorlie

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 3 August 1936 · page 1

After three weeks' vigil in the bush near Woolgangie, police have taken possession of a modern gold treatment plant, which they allege was secreted…

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