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Northern Rivers · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1925

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Gold Under House Discovery by Workmen Melbourne

Northern Star · Friday 4 September 1925 · page 4

As the result of the discovery of gold at North Fitzroy applications have been made to the Mines Department for a lease. The location is under a two-storied brick…

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Reported Gold Find What Workman Found Under House at North Fitzrey

Tweed Daily · Friday 4 September 1925 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--A discovery of gold at North Fitzroy is reported, and applications have been made to the Mines' Department, for a…

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Mount Warning Coal

Northern Star · Saturday 5 September 1925 · page 4

At its meeting at Murwillumbah yesterday the Tweed Shire Council considered a letter from the Mount Warnung Coal and Mineral Company, stating that machinery…

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Mining at Drake

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 5 September 1925 · page 3

The whole of Mount Carrington, near Drake, has been taken up as a mineral lease by a syndicate, some of whom come from Melbourne…

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Miners' Crisis Misunderstanding with Owners (Reuster.) LONDON

Northern Star · Saturday 5 September 1925 · page 5

The "Daily Herald" states a new mining crisis is developing owing to the owners' interpretation of the recent, truce. Miners were under the impression that wages would…

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Barrage of Eggs. Candidates Interrupted at Brisbane Political Meeting. Minister for Mines Receives Unkindest Cut of All

Tweed Daily · Saturday 5 September 1925 · page 6

BRISBANE, Thursday.--Eggs were thrown, interruptions were frequent, and generally an election-like atmosphere was associated with the…

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Korean Miners Killed

Tweed Daily · Monday 7 September 1925 · page 3

TOKIO, Friday.--A report from Ping Yang (Korea), states that the authorities are investigating the cause of an explosion which took place last…

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Cost of Coal (To the Editor.)

Northern Star · Monday 7 September 1925 · page 7

Sir,—I have received a letter from the North Coast Steam Navigation Company in connection with a report, in your valued paper, of the last half-yearly meeting of…

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150 Miners Killed in Korea (Reuter.) TOKIO

Northern Star · Monday 7 September 1925 · page 5

A report from Pingyang (Korea) states the authorities are investigating the cause of an explosion which happened yesterday evening in a neighbouring mine, killing 150…

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Mining Activity at Drake Operations Being Revived

Northern Star · Monday 7 September 1925 · page 4

A correspondent at Drake states that there is every prospect of mining operations being revived at an early date. Curry Bros.' mine is exciting more interest. The gold bearing…

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"Paved with Gold."

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 9 September 1925 · page 2

It may appear a ridiculous assertion, but nevertheless, it is a fact that sections of the road from Tenterfield to Sandy Hills are "paved…

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Vessel Out of Coal

Tweed Daily · Thursday 10 September 1925 · page 3

AUCKLAND, Wednesday.--The streamer Wairuna arrived in port to-day in tow of the Waihemo. Her coal supplies were exhausted 60 miles from…

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Drake Mining. Shows Signs of Revival

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 11 September 1925 · page 5

Says Tenterfield "Star":—Curry Bros." mines are showing signs of permanence, and some rich stone can be seen, as well as fair gold in a big re.f…

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Mining Timber Charge of Stealing Coraki

Northern Star · Friday 11 September 1925 · page 3

On Friday, before Mr. Sutherland, P.M., I Hugh Hutton (67) was charged with stealing 1925 feet of timber, the property of the Lis[?]ore Coal. Mine Syndicate, Moonem…

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Riotous Scenes At Mount Morgan. Miners Prevent Officials from Carrying Out Their Duties

Tweed Daily · Friday 11 September 1925 · page 2

BRISBANE, Thursday.--The miners who have been affected by the closing of the Mount Morgan mine since the railway strike figured in some exciting…

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Witty Mr. Stopford Says Railwaymen have always been Behind Mt. Morgan Miners. Too Far Behind at Times

Tweed Daily · Saturday 12 September 1925 · page 4

BRISBANE, Friday.--A message published this morning stated that Mr. Rymer (State president of the Australian Railways Union), had wired the…

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Coal Dispute Settled

Tweed Daily · Monday 14 September 1925 · page 3

SYDNEY, Saturday. The dispute at South Bulli colliery was settled at a conference of miners and employer's representatives…

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Mine on Fire Miners on Strike at Mt Morgan Rush to the Scene and Help Quell the Outbreak

Tweed Daily · Monday 14 September 1925 · page 2

BRISBANE, Sunday. Mount Morgan mine was discovered afire on Saturday morning. Miners, from all over the town who had during the week taken direct…

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Fire in Mine. Mount Morgan Discovery

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 14 September 1925 · page 3

BRISHANE. Monday.—Mt. Morgan mine was discovered [?] on [?]…

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Mt. Morgan Mine Discovered Afire Brisbane

Northern Star · Monday 14 September 1925 · page 4

Mt. Morgan mine was discovered afire on Saturday morning. Miners from all over the town who had during the week taken direct action in connection with the mine owing to…

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