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

Mining & the mines, 1942

12 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers

Coal, Bauxite, Guana Deposits in N' West

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 January 1942 · page 2

The importance of deposits of coal, bauxite and guano in the north west districts, was stressed by the Ashford Shire…

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Future of Gold Junk or Treasure

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 February 1942 · page 4

Discussing the future of gold in an article entitled "junk or Treagure?" the "Manchester Guardian" observes that most of the world's gold lies…

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Government Takes Control Of Coal Mines in England LONDON, Wednes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 June 1942 · page 1

It is officially announced that the Government has decided to Immediately assume fall control of the coal mines and organise…

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The Second Front Cripps Addresses Miners LONDON

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 June 1942 · page 1

The second front in the West would not be opened until the time was ripe, the Lord Privy Seal (Sir Stafford Cripps), said…

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Found Gold In Gas Producer

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 July 1942 · page 2

An insurance inspector who had just returned from a long trip in north-eastern Victoria found gold adhering to the clinkers when he…

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African Gold

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 July 1942 · page 4

With the Transvaal gold production still acting as a sheet-anchor, the national finances of South Africa are standing up well to the strain of war…

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Mr. Fadden Hits Out Rural Producers, Unlike Miners, Continue Production

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 July 1942 · page 2

"Mr. Wells apparently considers that he and certain miners are entitled to control the affairs of this country. instead of the Prime…

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How Station Hand "Found" Broken Hill G.I. Mines Inspector's Regard For "Silver City"

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 August 1942 · page 4

In 1883 Charles Rasp, an employee of the Mt. Gipps Pastoral Company, owners of Mt. Gipps Station, became so intrigued with the tremendous…

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Use of Coal With British Producer Unite

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 August 1942 · page 1

The British Minister of War. Transport (Lord Leathers) has announced that it is the intention of the British Government to…

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Items of Interest Coal for the Hospital:--

Manilla Express · Friday 28 August 1942 · page 2

Manilla Hospital Board at its last meeting agreed to order 10 tons of household coal from Gunnedah for use at the hospital…

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Coal Miners Strike:-

Manilla Express · Tuesday 29 September 1942 · page 2

Daylight Saving was the cause of 650 men at Burwood (Newcastle) coal mine going on strike on Monday morning. The mine…

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Taking Coal to Westminster

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 December 1942 · page 3

"Any member of the Government who talks about coal in the House of Commons has to face a very severe test. You see there are forty miners…

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