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

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

Mining & the mines, 1923

89 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 5 of 5

"Yellow Men and Gold."

Manilla Express · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 2

A cry for help on a stormy night starts a young author on a mad chase for hidden treasure on a tropical isle. The thrilling…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Mining Accident BALLARAT

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 1

Christopher Perry, 14, fell down the shaft of a pipeclay mine at Egerton, but fortunately landed on bags. Both legs were broken. Men below,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Bellbird Colliery SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 November 1923 · page 1

It is said that the fire in the Bell bird colliery has burnt itself out…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Bellbird Mining Disaster Meeting at West Narrabri

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 November 1923 · page 2

In response to a circular letter received from the hon. secretary of the Bellbird Mining Disaster Re Fund Trust, the Mayor (Ald. Joseph…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

What Colour Is Gold? the Precious Metal Is Purple, Red, or Green, at Times

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 November 1923 · page 2

As seen by the eye in broad daylight, gold appears a brilliant yellow, But that is not quite the true colour of the metal, as some of the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Lithgow Miners

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 29 November 1923 · page 2

Seventy-five miners in the Lithgow district, who refused to pay tho fines for absenting themselves from work marched to the police station and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Deepest Gold Wide

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 December 1923 · page 2

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

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Gold Marsh Killed

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 December 1923 · page 3

The well-known race horse, Gold Marsh, fell at [?]wick yesterday and broke his leg. He was immediately destroyed…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Power and Uses of Coal

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 December 1923 · page 4

The energy contained in coal [?] enormous. A pound of coal—that is to say, a piece about as big as a man't [?]in combining with oxygen…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →