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Mining & the mines, 1938

438 stories in New England's papers · page 12 of 22

Miners Cease Work LITHGOW

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 20 August 1938 · page 1

Because a shiftman was given notice of dismissal, the miners at Vale of Clwydd colliery struck work yesterday…

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W.A. Wins £205,000,000 Gold in 45 Years

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 20 August 1938 · page 6

In the 45 years since the discovery of gold at Kalgoorlie, the State's most, important mining centre, Western Australia has…

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Big Hill Gold 32 Ozs. From 46 Tons

The Inverell Times · Monday 22 August 1938 · page 7

Now on its way to the Australian Mint in Melbourne a sing of smelted sold weighing 15 ozs. 6dwt. from the Big Hill mine. near Pratten, we…

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Arctic Mines Possess Great Riches Once Were Wastelands

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 7

The polar wastes of Canada's northland are becoming a factor in the world's mining output (writes James Montagnes in the…

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The Miners Result of Ballot Allegiance of "True Labor Party" SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 1

Mr. Nelson, President of the Miners' Federation, in an interview last night, said it was very pleasing to see the northern…

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Miners' Demands Cost £304,000 WONTHAGGI

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 1

Giving evidence before the tribunal inquiring into the industrial conditions at the State coalmine the manager said if all claims of…

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"Out Till Doomsday" Mine Owners' Attitude Only Want Fair Play Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 1

Sam Morton, a well-known Lithgow colliery proprietor, referring to the trouble on the mining fields, declared that the…

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Noah's Flood Did It Really Happen? Coal Formation Old Theory Challenged

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 2

If Noah's Flood actually happened as the Hebrew Scriptures and many other accounts state, it could not hut leave its traces…

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Labour Position Watkins and Curtin to Confer Sequel To Miners' Ballot Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 4

It is disclosed that Mr. Watkins, M.H.R. has gone to Perth to interview Mr. Curtin regarding the Labour position in New South Wales. It is…

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Yesterday's News Non-Stor Flight : European Politics : Jews for Australia : French Troubles : Price of Wheat : Miners Desert Lang

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 7

The crews of the four Vickers Well[?] bombers which will attempt to [?] a new word [?]distance non[?] flight from C[?] to Sydney have…

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Railways and Coal

The Inverell Times · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 12

Tenders have been accepted by the Railway Department for the supply during the 12 months commencing on October 1. of 1,059,500 tons of…

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Miners' March "Stay Down" Strike SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 1

About 100 miners marched four miles this morning from Burwood c[?] to Durham P[?] at Redhead where more than 100 miners are conducting a…

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Free Labour For Northern Coalfields Miners' Officials Concerned Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 4

Officials of the Miners' Federation declared last night that steps would be taken in Sydney to regiment free labour to work in…

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Green and Gold Ball Rugby League's Social Venture

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 4

Considerable interest is being displayed in the green and gold ball, which will be held under the auspices of the New England Rugby League in…

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Gardening [?]Ys! Armidale Amateur Un[?]ths Gold Coins

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 4

Inspired by appeals to make [?] home garden beautiful for the forthcoming "Back to Armidale" celebrations, a well-known citizen…

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Yesterday's News British Buy Migrants: Gordon Election Void: Coal Output Reduced: Spanish War: Little Entente: France in Trouble: S.P. Betting

The Inverell Times · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 3

Sixteen English boys, who arrived in Sydney were described by the Minister for Labour and Industry. Mr. Main. as the best type of citizen for which…

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End of Famous Mine Richest of Type in World

The Inverell Times · Monday 29 August 1938 · page 4

The famous silver-lead mine at Broken Hill, owned by the Broken Hill Pty. Co. Ltd.. will probably be closed down in November…

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Eagle Farm (Bris.) Races Tattersall's Gold Cup to Hastate

The Inverell Times · Monday 29 August 1938 · page 2

Well placed throughout Hastate [?]ed in great style to win Tatterm[?]s Gold cup at the Eagle Farm meeting on saturday Hastate stated…

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Miners' Claims Described as "Extravagant" SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 30 August 1938 · page 1

Mr. J. C. McCann, Chairman of the Northern Collieries' Association, last night described the miners' claims as extravagant…

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The Miners Mass Meetings To-day SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 30 August 1938 · page 1

Mines throughout Australia were idle to-day to enable mass meeting's to be held, at which resolutions were submitted giving the…

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