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Mining & the mines, 1939

364 stories in New England's papers · page 15 of 19

Six Injured Tram and Coal Lorry Collide Driver Moved From Wreck With Difficulty SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 4

Six people were injured, two seriously, when a tram and a lorry loaded with coal collided in Prince's Highway, St. Peters…

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ARMIDALE 51 Years Ago, (Reprinted from the "Express" of October 9 and 12). Mining Rush

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 October 1939 · page 8

There was a rush, last week, to a spot between Paddy's Land and Ward's Mistake, about 50 miles from Armidale where it was reported good…

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Threatened Strike Unjustified, says Coal Owner SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 1

A coal owner claimed yesterday that the threat of the Federated Engine drivers and Firemen's Association to withdraw its member from all…

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Coal Strike Threat "Unjustified" Loss Of Earnings To Be Proved SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 1

A coal owner claimed yesterday that the threat by the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association to withdraw its members from all…

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Military Operations Efficiency of British and French Armies Germany's Serious Loss of Coal and Iron Supplies Dismal Failure on Anti-British Propaganda LONDON

The Inverell Times · Monday 16 October 1939 · page 1

In reply to critics who have expressed disappointment at the lack of military operations in the front lines it has been pointed out that the transport of 158,000 British troops without a single loss is one of the greatest military…

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75,000 Germans Engaged in Fierce Fighting Western Front Attack on 20-Mile Line Repulsed by French Troops Land Mines and Machine Gun Fire. LONDON

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 1

Germany launched a heavy thrust along a 20-mile line on the Western Front to-day. Between 50,000 and 75,000…

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Hundreds of Gold Coins Handled in Armidale For Transfer to Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 October 1939 · page 4

Hundreds of gold coins have been handled in Armidale since the Federal Government called up privately-held gold coin and…

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Actuality Broadcast Description of Mining Operations 2NZ's Special Feature

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 October 1939 · page 4

Last Friday night radio station 2NZ presented iU first actuality broadcast, the subject chosen being a full description of mining…

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Sporting Gold Salute for U.s.a.?

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 25 October 1939 · page 3

Gold Salute. Mr. Alan Cooper's most recent purchase, may be sent to America for the rich Santa Anita Handicap. It is stated that if the former…

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Increased Gold Production

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 8

Gold produced in Australia during the eight months ended 31st August last was worth £9,513,410, compared with £8,814,295 in the parallel months…

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[?] Moonee Valley Gold Cup Meeting Running of W. S Cox Plate

The Inverell Times · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 6

Two Important events of the racing calendar will be run at Moonee Valley to-morrow afternoon. They are the W. S. Cox…

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Dredging for Gold and Tin Rental and Compensation Fixed Land Near Armidale

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 7

The annual rental and compensation to be charged George Samuel Ferris for lease of P.G.L. 10, portion 78, parish Duval,…

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Yesterday's News High Taxatton—Murder Appeal— Wool Appraisement—Imports from Britain—Australian Produce for Britain—Mine Disaster

The Inverell Times · Monday 30 October 1939 · page 6

Commonwealth and State taxation for 1938-39 was at the rate of £17/19/7 a head of population, and exceeded the record of the previous year, which…

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Coal Strike Threatened NEWCASTLE

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 November 1939 · page 4

There is a strong possibility that all coal mines in the northern fields will cease work to-night because of dissatisfaction at the new…

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Launch Strikes Mine HONG-KONG

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 November 1939 · page 4

Disregarding naval patrol orders a launch towing several junks entered the mine field at the harbour entrance. It struck…

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New Guinea Gold Quarter's Heavy Production SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 1 November 1939 · page 1

Doing the [?] gold amounting to [?] at £39,738 it. A [?] was won from the [?]…

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New Guinea Gold High Yield For Quarter SYDNEY

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 November 1939 · page 1

During the quarter ended September gold amounting to 118,171 ounces, valued at £A639,738, was won from the Morobe district of New Guinea…

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Mines Idle 40-Hour Week Strike SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 November 1939 · page 1

As a result of the decision of engineers on the northern coalfields to strike for a 40-hour week, Elrington, Pelton, Aberdare and…

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From Coal Production of Liquid Fuel SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 November 1939 · page 1

The Curator of the Technological Museum, Mr. A. R. Penfold, on his return from inquiries abroad, will submit to the State…

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Coal Mines Amending Bill Introduced SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 3 November 1939 · page 1

A Bill continuing many recommendation of the Local Commission into the health and [?] in coal min[?] and to america the Coal Mines…

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