Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Mining & the mines, all years

New England · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1938

438 stories in New England's papers · page 7 of 22

Miner Rescued Buried Under Coal Fall Brother Had No Chance Cessnock

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 June 1938 · page 1

Rescue parties succeeded shortly before 9 o'clock last night in extricating Peter Harrower (48), one of the two men who had been…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Yesterday's News Spanish War Miners Buried Air Mail Eire Elections Iron Ore Air Defence Japan at Darwin National Insurance

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 22 June 1938 · page 7

For the first time since the commencement of the Spanish conflict, a definite plan is being discussed for mediation by outside Powers for an…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

The Ottery Mine

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 June 1938 · page 3

The management reports that the Ottery mine has been purchased by the Burma-Malay Tin, Ltd., who are operating extensively in the East. Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Coal Exports Safeguards European Cartel Nearer

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 June 1938 · page 6

The formation of an International coal cartel has been brought a stage nearer by the recent discussions in Paris, states "The Financial Times."…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Supplies of Coal for 37 Centuries

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 June 1938 · page 8

How long will the world's supply of coal last? An American scientist recently suggested that in another 100 years there…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Miners's Institute The Committee Meets Revenue Improves

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 June 1938 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Vegetable Creek Miners' Institute was in the Library on Tuesday, the president, Mr. J. H. Truscott,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

MINING The Deep Lead Co

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 June 1938 · page 3

The report of the Deep Lead Tin Co. is to the effect that the shaft was advanced to 213 feet depth on Friday last. A small quantity of water has…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

"Gold Is Where You Find It" Opening at Capitol To-morrow Deanna Durbin's Final Appearance To-night

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 June 1938 · page 4

With George Brent and Olivia de Havilland as its stars, "Gold is Where You Find It," a thrilling melodrama of California in the 1870's, commences…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Whybatong Mine Fatality Well Known Miner Killed By Fall Of Earth "Error of Judgment," Says Coroner No Negligence or Carelessness Revealed

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 June 1938 · page 4

"In my opinion the evidence shows that this was just one of those unfortunate accidents that occur from time to time. There is nothing to show that there was any negligence or lack of care on the part of the deceased…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Splendid Technicolour Showing in "Gold is Where You Find It" To-night and Thursday at Capitol

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 29 June 1938 · page 4

One of the most brilliant technicolour films yet made is "Gold is Where You Find It," which will be presented at the Capitol Theatre again…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Mining

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 3

The management of the Kathida Tin Syndicate reports having disposed of 11¾ cwts. tin ore for two weeks' work. The main shaft has been sunk,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

MINING Stabilisation Move Mr. Ahthony Interested

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 4

Mr. H. L. Anthony, M.H.R., will visit Glen Innes on Saturday, July 9, and may be interviewed at Tattersall's Hotel…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Activity in Scottish Coal Industry

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 2 July 1938 · page 3

Despite the less favorable Scottish coal outlook, development is proceeding vigorously. In Lanarkshire boring is in…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Newcastle Coal Orders Expected From China NEWCASTLE

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 2 July 1938 · page 1

Japanese occupation of parts of China containing important coal mines may result in the Chinese coal requirements being secured from…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Inverell P.P. Board [?] Interests Control of Sand-pits on T.s.r's. T.S.R. Destroyed by Mining Shafts Grievance From Ashford About Sand Stock Inspector's Instructive Report Leasing Improved T-S.R's Stock Inspector Farewelled

The Inverell Times · Monday 4 July 1938 · page 6

The Inverell Pastures Protection Board held its usual monthly meeting on Saturday, when sundry matters of interest to the man on the land were dealt with. Discussion centred round the control of gravel and…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Ottery Mine

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 3

Work commenced at the beginning of last week on the Ottery mine at Tent Hill. Seventeen men are engaged in remodelling, renewing and…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Miners' Institute Committee's Final Meeting

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 3

A meeting of the Vegetable Creek Miners' Institute to finalise the year's business was held on Tuesday, 28th. June. The president. Mr. J. H…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Mining Deep Tin Company

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 3

The management of the Deep Tin Company reports that the shaft is now at the level of 262 feet in hard basalt…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Mine Explosion Caused by Lightning VANCOUVER

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 7 July 1938 · page 4

Lightning caused an explosion of gas 9,300 feet underground in a mountain coal mine at Michel, British Columbia, killing three miners…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

To Balance Budget Royalties From Coal Miners' Secretary Statement Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 8 July 1938 · page 1

The general secretary of the Miners' Federation (Mr. W. Orr) claims that the Mines Department is securing large sums from royalties on coal and…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →