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

Mining & the mines, 1954

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

Sequel to State Mines Enquiry Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 January 1954 · page 1

The Attorney General, Mr. Sheahan, is expected to order the prosecution of two…

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World Coal Output Drop

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 April 1954 · page 2

The world's output of one of its vital commodities— coal—has somewhat declined since the peak year of…

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Find Could Be Rich Gold Strike

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 May 1954 · page 8

Perth.—What is thought to be a very rich gold strike has occurred in an area reserved years ago on which "dusted"…

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Gold Snap

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 July 1954 · page 1

Narrabri had its coldest this winter yesterday today. The official minimum reading was 32…

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Australians Win More Gold Medals At Vancouver Swimmer, Rowers Earn More Honours

North West Champion · Thursday 5 August 1954 · page 1

VANCOUVER, Thursday.—Australia got away to a flying start in the fourth day of the Empire Games yesterday when swimmer Gary Chapman won a gold medal…

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Miners' Award Unchanged SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 August 1954 · page 1

Claims for additional industrial benefits for miners, including increased wages, a shorter working week and…

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Coal Seam Found Near Moree

North West Champion · Thursday 23 September 1954 · page 1

The seam was found on by contractors sinking a bore near Gurley for Moree Pastures Protection Board this…

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Work Stops In Hoodoo Mine SYDNEY, Thurs

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 September 1954 · page 1

Miners at Oakdale State Mine today decided at a pit-top meeting not to return to work…

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Mine Disaster Hero Honoured Brisbane

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 October 1954 · page 1

A miner who went to his death in an heroic attempt to rescue six trapped work, mates last night was honoured in Collinsville today…

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Gold Too Heavy for Royal Visitors

The North Western Courier · Monday 25 October 1954 · page 8

During his recent visit to South Africa H.R.H. Bernhard, Prince of the. Netherlands, personally cast a bar of…

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Big Advance in Mine Drilling Method

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 December 1954 · page 3

A revolutionary electric rotary drill carriade made in Britain has important advantages over the compressed air drills which have been inuse for many years The drill is driven by a totally enclosed electric motor and…

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