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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1918

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How Russia Was Sold for German Gold

Manilla Express · Thursday 5 September 1918 · page 5

Countess von Schaumberg's revelations, or rather confessions, are just now Europe's sensation. M. Miliukoff, the former Foreign Minister…

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Mining Rescue Stations

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 6 September 1918 · page 4

The Minister for Mines (Mr. Fitz-patrick) when at Newcastle recently, was asked for information concerning the suggested rescue station for coal…

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Coal Mines Idle. Unsettled Conditions at Maitland. 2000 Miners Affected. MAITLAND

Daily Observer · Saturday 7 September 1918 · page 2

The coal mining position on the South Maitland coal field is very unsoiled. Apprehension is fell throughout the industry. In consequence of the…

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Rand Miners' Trouble. Chamber's Terms Accepted. Johannesburg

Daily Observer · Monday 9 September 1918 · page 2

The Mine Workers' Union lias decided by a majority of four to one in favor of accepting the terms of the Chamber of Mines, including the war bonus…

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Gold Yield Increasing. Sydney

Daily Observer · Tuesday 10 September 1918 · page 2

The gold yield for the first eight months of the financial year showed a comparative increase in value of £1810…

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Coal Shortage Threatened at Broken Hill. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 September 1918 · page 2

The supply of coal for the Broken Hill mines is again threatened, coal having ben declared black at the rantries, in Port Pir[?]…

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Homes Day. Successful Celebration. Two Gold Nails Fetch £993. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 14 September 1918 · page 2

"Homes Day" was ushered in with glorious weather. The city wears quite holiday aspect. Flags and bunting are flying everywhere. Martin Place…

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Miners Absent. Result of Influenza Epidemic. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 16 September 1918 · page 2

It was reported yesterday at Wollongong that 110 men were absent from the South Bulli colliery owing to the influenza epidemic…

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Randwick Training. Desert Gold in Form. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 September 1918 · page 2

The best efforts on the Randwick running track this morning were Desert Gold's seven furlongs in 1.32¾ Kilmonn and Almoner six furlongs in 1.19½…

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You'll notice the difference most at afternoon tea if you use Mitchell's Pure Gold Brand

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 September 1918 · page 4

John Bridge and Co., Ltd., report, under date 14th Sept.:—Wool: As stated Sydney appraisements will commence on 17th inst. It may be of…

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Mining Dispute

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 2

Commenting on the resumption of work at the different, collier es, Mr. Beeby (Minister for Labor and Industry) stated on Tuesday that the…

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Mining Boom

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 2

Mining generally, especially In the direction of tin winning, is booming in tho Glen Innes d strict, and men who never before went underground on any…

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Coal Mining Dispute. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 September 1918 · page 2

The dispute in the coal mining industry in New Zealand, has been settled, the men having accepted the owners' terms…

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"Dear Old Pal of Mine."

Daily Observer · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 6

Mr. John McCormack has been singing this song in America during the last twelve months, and it has proved to be the greatest seller he has ever…

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Miners Against Perth Resolution. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 September 1918 · page 2

A combined meeting of miners of the Wallsend district decided to reject the recruiting proposals of the Perth Labor Conference…

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"Dear Old Pal of Mine."

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 2

Mr. Jobn McCarmack has being singing this song in America during the last twelve months, and it has proved to be the greatest seller he has ever…

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Westralian Miners and Shorter Hours. Perth

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 September 1918 · page 2

The West Australian miners adve[?] the reduction of working hours to six per day…

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U.S.A. Battleship Strikes Mine. WASHINGTON

Daily Observer · Tuesday 1 October 1918 · page 2

The battleship Minnesota struck a mine off the Delaware coast. There were no casualties. The Minnesota was able to make…

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U Boat Menace. Norway Laying Mines. LONDON

Daily Observer · Thursday 3 October 1918 · page 2

Reuter's Christiana correspondent says: Norway is laying mines in nor territorial waters as a protection against the U-boats…

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"Dear Old Pal of Mine."

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 4 October 1918 · page 2

Mr. John McCarmack has been singing this song in America during the lost twelve months, and it has proved to be the greatest seller he has over…

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