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

Mining & the mines, 1922

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Should the Miners Control the Mines?

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 3 August 1922 · page 6

The outstanding feature of the current (sixth) issue of "The Forum" is the debate in the open platform between Mr. A. C. Willis, the secretary…

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Lure of Gold

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 31 August 1922 · page 2

During the unveiling of a monument commemorating the discovery of gold at Bendigo, the Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) said that he had lost £3000…

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Coal Crisis Big Strike Likely Other Unions May,13th Involved. SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 September 1922 · page 2

Though no official announcement has been made it is feared there will be a general cessation of work on the coalfields as both owners and…

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The Coal Crisis

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 October 1922 · page 2

The coal crisis is regarded in a serous light, as should it eventuate it will dislocate so many industries dependent on a good and regular coal…

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Mining Trouble

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 5 October 1922 · page 2

There are no fresh developments in connection with the mining trouble. A meeting of the delegates is to be held to-day. The owners state that…

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The Coal Pit Horse

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 October 1922 · page 2

"Miner" writes:—Getting the horse into the cage for pit is the first difficulty. He is first blindfolded some distance away from the shaft…

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South Coast Mines

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 9 October 1922 · page 2

The South Coast owners have now determined to close down the mines indefinitely unless the darg is unconditionally withdrawn. The horses in a…

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The Coal Trouble Northern Mines all Works SYDNEY, This Afternoon

North West Champion · Monday 16 October 1922 · page 2

All of the miners in the Northern districts, with one exception, were working during the past fortnight…

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Rich Patch of Gold

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 19 October 1922 · page 2

A rich patch of gold has been discovered at Lionsville, on the Upper Clarence, at a depth of 80 feet. The finder considers this is the richest…

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Buckets of Gold Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 October 1922 · page 2

A Grafton message states that a rich patch of gold has been discovered by two miners receiving Government aid at Lionsville, on the Upper…

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Gold at Grafton. Rich Patch Discovered. SYDNEY, This Afternoon

North West Champion · Thursday 19 October 1922 · page 2

A Grafton message states, that a rich patch of gold has been discovered by two miners receiving Government aid at Lionsville, on the Upper Clarence, at…

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Diamonds and Gold

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 30 October 1922 · page 2

The residents of the old mining town of Gulgong are greatly excited over the discovery of gold and diamond bearing wash dirt four miles…

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Bellbird Miners

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 2 November 1922 · page 2

At the Cesnock police court on Wednesday, before Major Crane, P.M., 31 employees of the Bellbird colliery pleaded guilty to charges of absenting…

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Gold Storage Strike

North West Champion · Monday 13 November 1922 · page 2

The strike of the Gold Storage employees is expected to end to-day. It is believed that a compromise, which will be acceptable to the men, will be…

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Gold Yield

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 16 November 1922 · page 6

Gold production of the Commonwealth for the 10 months to October 31 amounted to 624,116 fine ounces, or 4433 fine ounces less for the…

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Hunting for Gold Mines. the Searcher Must Never Tire of Trying

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 November 1922 · page 4

Of the many who read in the [?] morning paper of "a revival in Kaffirs" or of "a miniature gold rush in Nigeria," few realize how the…

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A Road Mine Explodes

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 20 November 1922 · page 2

A United Service message, states that a large road mine which has being carried by a party at men near Inchacore, Ireland, suddenly exploded…

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Deepest Gold Mine

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 November 1922 · page 4

Australia is said to possess the [?]pest gold mine in the world. It is situated at Bendigo, Victoria, and is known as the New Chum Railway…

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Gold at Burraga

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 23 November 1922 · page 2

Mining Warden James announced on Monday at Bathurst that samples of ore taken from the Big Benjamin mine, near Burraga. had assayed…

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Inland Opal Miners a Remote Hamlet. Where Men Live Underground

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 December 1922 · page 6

The miner keeps vigil at many a lonely outpost. One of these is Coober Pedy, the home of the famous South Australian black opal, 100 miles from…

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