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Northern Rivers · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1922

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Rivertree Silver Mines to Re-open

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 6 May 1922 · page 1

Rivertree, which has been in the public eye off and on for nearly 40 years, is to boom again--permanmanently, let us hope, this time, for…

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Reported Gold Find Between Billinudgel and Mullumbimby

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 6 May 1922 · page 6

Excitement was causes in Mullumbimby recently, when a discovery of gold was reported between Mullumbimby and Billinudgel…

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Gold on North Coast

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 8 May 1922 · page 2

Mr. Buckland, a hide buyer, who was skinning a cow on a farm between Mullumbimby and Billinudgel, was sitting down to have a rest, when he…

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Mythical Gold Mine

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 10 May 1922 · page 2

Alleged to be known to the police as international crooks, two men from London and Melbourne respectively were lodged in Sante prison, Paris, at the…

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Dispute at Colliery. Mine Thrown Idle

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 10 May 1922 · page 2

KURRI KURRI, Tuesday.--There has been another stoppage of work at the Pelaw Main colliery by the wheelers. Two wheelers each claimed the right…

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The Mining Industry

Tweed Daily · Thursday 11 May 1922 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--Following the discussion between the Minister for Mines and representatives of the Australian Mines and Metals Association,…

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Unions Up in Arms. Fight Against Reduction. A.W.U. and Miners May Come Out

Tweed Daily · Thursday 11 May 1922 · page 3

There have been rumblings in the Labor world ever since mention was made of the proposed reduction in wages…

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For the Coal Trade

Tweed Daily · Monday 15 May 1922 · page 2

WEST MAITLAND, Saturday.--Mr. John Brown, who is on his way to England, has purchased in America another collier for the oversea trade from the…

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The Case for the Miners. Men will go to Arbitration. NEWCASTLE

Tweed Daily · Monday 15 May 1922 · page 3

Although the coal miners in this State are certain to reject the employers' overtures, for lower wages and longer hours it is regarded as likely that there will be…

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Presented with a Gold Watch

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 16 May 1922 · page 2

An interesting sequel to the accident which occurred in the river near Condong some weeks ago, whereby Mr. W. A. Doyle of the Public Works Department,…

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Gold Excitement at Canbelego. Further Discoveries indicate Existence of Rich Gold Field and Government Inspector is Impressed by Propects. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Thursday 18 May 1922 · page 3

Keen excitement has been caused at Canbelego by some additional finds of gold bearing reefs fit the Muriel tank on the railway line, fourteen miles…

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Ominous Action [Premier Takes Stock of Coal. Action Interpreted to mean fear of Industrial Upheaval. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Friday 19 May 1922 · page 3

The Premier, Sir George Fuller, yesterday issued instructions for the preparation of a report showing the quantity of the Government's coal stocks…

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Canbelego Gold Rush

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1922 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday. -- Two hundred m[?] have rushed to Canbelego as the result of the gold discovery there. Many claims have been pegged out…

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New Gold Boom. Mining Warden is Impressed with rich Ore Discovered. ORANGE

Tweed Daily · Saturday 20 May 1922 · page 5

Intense interest is centred on the new mining localities in the Lucknow district. At South Lucknow the drive is on magnificent ore, showing excellent…

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Burning Brown Coal

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 23 May 1922 · page 4

Valuable deposits of brown coal and lignite are found in various parts of the world, and a great deal of scientific attention is being given to the problem…

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Telegraphic News. Discovery of Gold. Well-defined Reef

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 24 May 1922 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--A gold discovery has been made 30 miles west of Young, barely half way in a direct line to Wyalong. There is a well-defined…

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Gold Discovery Reef and Alluvial. Two Hundred Acres Pegged out between Young and Wyalong. YOUNG

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 24 May 1922 · page 3

A gold discovery has been made 30 miles west of Young, nearly half way in a direct line to Wyalong. There is a well defined reef and also gold in the…

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The Coal Miners. Mr. Baddeley urges Inquiry into Industry and says it would Provide "Interesting Reading." NEWCASTLE

Tweed Daily · Thursday 25 May 1922 · page 3

Mr. Baddeley, M.L.A., "referring to the proposal of the Coal Mine Owners' Association to reduce wages urges that the Federal Government appoint a…

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Muriel Tank Mining Inspector to Report. Says there is Nothing so far to Justify Sensational Reports of Gold Discoveries. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Thursday 25 May 1922 · page 3

Mr. Godfrey, inspector of mines, is How engaged making an inspection of the goldfield at Muriel Tank, near Canbelego. His report is expected towards the end…

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Strike Declared Shearers to Come Out. A.W.U. Refuses to Accept the Powers Award and has Declared a Strike. Coal Miners may be Involved. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Thursday 25 May 1922 · page 3

As generally anticipated the shearers have declared a strike. A statement was issued last night by Mr. Blakeley, M.P., president of the…

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