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Northern Rivers · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1934

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Buried Alive Mining Tragedy Second Man's Escape Melbourne

Northern Star · Friday 28 September 1934 · page 7

When 50 tons of earth collapsed in the Enterprise Shaft at Inglewood to-day, through three "stulls" breaking, Thomas Elliott, of Footscray, who…

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Huge Gold Hoards Estimated At 150 Millions London's Unique Position

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 2 October 1934 · page 6

Early in January it was estimated that gold hoards in London held for foreigners amounted in value to £95,000,000. It is now estimated by…

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Independence of Foreign Oil Brown Coal Industry to be Re- organised

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 2 October 1934 · page 5

BERLIN, Sunday :- Extending the campaign for ensuring Germany's independence of foreign oil and petrol, the Minister for Economics has been…

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State Coal Mine Idle Dispute Arises at Lithgow

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 3 October 1934 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday:- A dispute occurred at the State coal mine at Lithgow this morning. The manager ordered the no work whistle to be blown…

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Welsh Gold for Royal Ring

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 3 October 1934 · page 7

LONDON, Monday: — "It will be the proudest moment of my life when I find gold for Princess Marina's wedding ring," said 67…

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Photo-Electric Cell Traps Robber in Canadian Mine

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 October 1934 · page 11

VANCOUVER, Canada,—The photoelectric cell, one of the most amazing inventions of science, saved from robbery the Pioneer gold mine and gave…

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Mining of Chromeore Valuable Industry Operations in Upper Clarence

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 3 October 1934 · page 7

GRAFTON, Tuesday:— Hundreds of tons of chrome ore, which is used for hardening steel, has been mined in the Fire Flower district…

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Another Policeman Appointed Lawlessness of Tennant Creek Goldfield

Tweed Daily · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 5

DARWIN, Wednesday:—Following the fatal shooting of Michael O 'Brien, a married miner, at the Tennant Creek goldfield on Sunday, the appointment…

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Dorrigo Mining

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 2

Messrs. Harold Ford and Clem. Boxsell, who have been prospecting in the gold-bearing country beyond Cascade, created a stir at North…

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Richest Man in the World Nizam of Hyderabad. Palace Full of Gold, Jewels and Gems

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 9 October 1934 · page 1

Tho Nizam of Hyderabad is going to London next year. He is the richest man in the world. A special liner will be chartered to take him and his retinue…

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Gold Soars to Record Prices Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 October 1934 · page 2

The price of gold continues to advance. Several records have been established during the last few days. Banks offered £2 0s 11d to £2 1s for…

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Duke's Visit to Kalgoorlie Mine Inspected West Australian Tour Completed

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 10 October 1934 · page 6

KALGOORLIE, Tuesday--Though it had been definitely announced the Duke would not appear at any stations on the train journey…

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Mining Leases Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 9

Mr. Horsington (Labour, Sturt) asked the Minister for Mines (Mr. Vincent) in the Assembly to-day if he were, aware that a number of valuable…

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32 Men Perish Fire in French MIne

Tweed Daily · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 7

LYONS, Thursday:—Thirty-two men perished in a fire in Tyriten mine, St. pierre, Lapalue Desperate efforts were made to master…

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Thirty-two Perish in Mine Fire Lyons

Northern Star · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 9

Thirty-two men have perished in a fire in a pyrites mine at Saint Pie[?]e la Palue. Desperate efforts were made to…

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Gold From Sea Water Amazing American Discovery

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 6

Doctor Williard H. Dow, noted chemist and president of a chemical, organisation, startled scientists with an announcement before the…

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Two Miners Killed Explosion at Mount Isa BRISBANE

Northern Star · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 7

Two men lost their lives and two others were injured when an explosion occurred at No. 5 level at the Black Star mine, Mt. Isa, early this morning…

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Explosion in Mine Two Men Killed Tragedy at Mt. Isa

Tweed Daily · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 7

MT. ISA, Thursday—Two men lost their lives in a mine explosion last night and two others were injured. The four…

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Valuable Properties Undeveloped? Speculators "Sitting", on Gold Leases

Tweed Daily · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursday:—Mr.Horsington (Labor, Sturt) asked the Minister for Mines (Mr. Vincent) in the Legislative Assembly to-day if he were…

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Beach Mining Project

Tweed Daily · Saturday 13 October 1934 · page 4

It is understood that Zircon Rutilc Ltd. has purchased about two and a half acres of land from the Railway Department, situated between the…

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