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Mining & the mines, 1938

438 stories in New England's papers · page 3 of 22

ARMIDALE 51 Years Ago. (Reprinted from the "Express" of March 29 and April 1, 1887) Eleanor a Gold Mine

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 6

We had the pleasure of inspecting a fine wedge of gold from the Eleanora mines the other day. The ingot weighed 238 ounces 1 dwt, and was the…

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Miners Killed Engulfed by Rush of Ore Brisbane, Friday.J

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 4

Two miners, Kevin Johnson (21). single, and Frederick Winters (22), single, were killed when they were engulfed by tons of ore, which rushed…

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Crushed to Death Two Miners' Fate Tons of Ore BRISBANE

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 1

Two miners Kevin Johnson (21). single and Frederick Winters (22). single were killed when they were [?] by tons of ore which…

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On the Green Gold Thimble J. Kelly Withstood Challenge

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 April 1938 · page 3

It seems as if Jack Kelly is going to keep the Gold Thimble. So far, he has accounted for all challengers over the five heads course…

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"Go Insane If I Stay Here" Prefers Old Mining Town to Darwin

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 2 April 1938 · page 8

"One of the main reasons that I want to get back to Pine Creek as soon as possible is that I would go in­sane if I stayed here for any length…

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Warden's Court District Mining Matters

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 5 April 1938 · page 4

The following matters were before the Mining Warden, Mr. F. T. Scroope, P.M., in the Warden's Court yesterday…

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Mining

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 3

The management of the Kathida Tin Co. of The Gulf reports having sold 6cwt. tin ore for the past week. The Great Britain Tributers have…

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Soled by Gold

Guyra Argus · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 2

Cursing the worn soles of his boots as he stumbled across old alluvial workings at Mulgabbie, near Kalgoorlie, Alfred Blekinson, 72, prospector,…

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Yampi Sound Mining Co's Application To Work Iron Deposits PERTH

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 1

The Yampi Sound Fining Co., Ltd., has sent an application to Mr. Lyons for a license to work the Koolan Island iron ore…

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Group Five Glen Innes Meeting Competition Rules Adopted Fixtures Drawn For Gates Gold Cup

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 4

At a meeting of delegates of Group Five, held in Glen Innes on Sunday, the rules for competition play for various league…

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ARMIDALE 51 Years Ago. (Reprinted from the "Express" of April 12 and 19, 1887.) Gold From Hillgrove

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 6

Last week we saw at Mr. T. Stuart's, Beardy-street, a fine specimen of reel stone from the Eleanora mines, which was thickly studded yith gold…

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Preservation of Gold Chains

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 18 April 1938 · 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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Rugby League Group Competition Gates Gold Cup Rules and Fixtures

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 19 April 1938 · page 3

The following rules for the Gates Gold Cup competition were adopted at a meeting of Group 5 delegates held in Glen Innes…

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Mining

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 3

The Morgan Tin Dredging syndicate cleaned up for a yield of one ton for four weeks' sulicing. The Kathida Tin Company of The…

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Miners' Institute The Committee Meets Mr. Davidson's Generous Donation

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 21 April 1938 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Vegetable Creek Miners' Institute was held in the library, and in the absence of the president, Mr. W. Bell occupied…

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Warden's Court Mining at Rockvale

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 10

An application to suspend, the labour conditions on a private cold lease in the parish of Cleyendon, county of Sandon, was made by…

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Alleged Attack On Miners' Delegate "Basher" Gang Blamed Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 1

An attack on a delegates of the Miners' Federation, Mr. W. Crook, of Kurri, outside the room in the Trades Hall where the Easter…

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Chapter of Accidents Gold Cup Game at Tenterfield New England Down 13 to 3

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 2

The first match for the Gates Gold Cup, at Tenterfield, yesterday, was a chapter of accidents for the New England team, which…

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Miners' Strike 1,000 Men Affected MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 1

Following the dismissal of two men on charges of misconduct, miners at the State coal mine at Wonthaggi began a strike yesterday afternoon,…

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GOLF Gold Roosters

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 1

On sunday last, B. Mc[?] and successfully defended the [?] roosters against B. V. Miles and [?]. G. Hughes, winning…

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