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Mining & the mines, 1925

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Return to Gold Standard Melbourne

Northern Star · Tuesday 5 May 1925 · page 5

The announcement that it has been decided to raise the embargo on the export of gold, both in Great Britain and Australia, has an important bearing upon…

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Coal at Werris Creek

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 6 May 1925 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—A coal seam nearly five feet thick has been discovered near Werris Creek. The co[?]l is of good quality…

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Good for the Railways. Coal Discovery

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 6 May 1925 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--A Werris Creek message states that a coal seam, five feet thick, has been discovered about a mile from the locomotive depot. The…

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Dominions and Gold Standard (Reuter.) LONDON

Northern Star · Wednesday 6 May 1925 · page 5

In the House of Commons asked whether any communication had been received from the Dominions' authorities as regards the restoration of the gold standard Mr…

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Return to Gold Debate in the Commons. Labor Opposition. Empire's Strong Financial Position

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 6 May 1925 · page 3

LONDON, Monday.—In the House of Commons to-day Mr. Guinness, (Financial Secretary to the Treasury), in the second reading of the Gold…

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Gold Standard Bill

Tweed Daily · Thursday 7 May 1925 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday.—The Gold Standard Bill passed the third reading in the House of Commons to-day. There was no division…

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Gold Dust

Tweed Daily · Thursday 7 May 1925 · page 4

There is no greater fortune in the world than this—God loves you. Monday Liberty is not found by taking…

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Dashed to Death Four Men Meet With Terrible Disaster in British Colliery

Tweed Daily · Thursday 7 May 1925 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday.—Four men were dashed to death at Carluke colliery to-day in a terrible manner. They were about to be lowered, and when the…

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The Dubbo Gold Cup

Tweed Daily · Friday 8 May 1925 · page 3

DUBBO, Thursday.--The race for the Dubbo Gold Cup seven furlongs, to-day, resulted: Bcllambi 1, Kenmore 2, Portlight 3…

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Premier Refused Gold Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 8 May 1925 · page 5

The Premier of victoria (Mr. John Allan) got a shock on arrival in Sydney to-day. He explained this afternoon that not having seen a sovereign for many years he was anxious…

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Gold Standard Bill (Reuter.) LONDON

Northern Star · Friday 8 May 1925 · page 7

In the House of Commons to-day the Gold Standard Bill passed the third reading without a division…

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Quest for Gold Shock for Victorian Premier Bank Refuses' Request

Tweed Daily · Friday 8 May 1925 · page 2

SYDNEY, Thursday.--The Premier of Victoria got a shock on his arrival in Sydney to-day. He explained that this afternoon not having seen a…

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Return To the Gold Standard

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 9 May 1925 · page 3

The return of the Empire to the gold standard will, it is hoped bring many benefits in its train. Anyhow the actual effects of our…

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Desert Gold's Brother

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 11 May 1925 · page 3

Nigger Minstrel, the three-year-old brother to Desert Gold, may yet race again. Few Dominion horses have created more interest in Sydney than the…

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Mining Rescue Stations

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 12 May 1925 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.--The Minister for Mines (Mr. Fitzgerald), states that legislation will not be necessary to secure the establishment of mining…

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Gold Basis Tremendous Step Melbourne

Northern Star · Tuesday 12 May 1925 · page 2

The Federal Treasurer (Dr. Page), who went to Sydney for the week-end, has been busy at the Commonwealth offices. He attended a meeting of the board of directors…

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Gold in the West Reported Find Near Tanami

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 12 May 1925 · page 3

PERTH, Monday.--Mr. Tom Laurie, a well-known prospector in the northwest, telegraphed to the Minister for Mines (Mr. M. F. Troy) to-day,…

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Gold in Brisbane Discovery at Highgate Hill excites Local Residents

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 12 May 1925 · page 3

BRISBANE, Monday.--Property owners at Highgate Hill, South Brisbane, are somewhat excised owing to the reported find of gold on the hill…

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Gold Streak South Brisbane Find Mineral in Back Yard Property Owners Investigate Brisbane

Northern Star · Tuesday 12 May 1925 · page 5

Property owners at Highgate Hill, South Brisbane, are somewhat excited owing to tho reported find of gold, in the hill. It appears that C. Williams who resides…

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Murchison Gold

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 13 May 1925 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—A message from Perth states that 23½ tons of ore from the Murchison goldfield yielded 14 ounces of gold person…

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