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Northern Rivers · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1934

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Sequel to Colliery Disaster PRAGUE

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 12

The general manager and 10 officials of the Dux coalmine, the disaster in which resulted in 142 miners being killed last week, have been arrested…

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Eleven Arrests Osseg Mine Disaster

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 10 January 1934 · page 5

PRAGUE, Monday:- The general manager and 10 officials of the coal mine at Osseg, the scene of the decent Czechoslovakian…

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Still Unchanged Gold Price in U.S.A. New York

Northern Star · Thursday 11 January 1934 · page 5

With the Government's gold price unchanged for the 16th successive day, the dollar fluctuated more on foreign than on domestic developments…

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Work at Mt. Isa Mines

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 4

Including the names posted by the [?] Isa mines yesterday. 644 men have been engaged since the resumption of work, and everything below…

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Rich Gold Samples Find Near Gin Gin

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 1

A Brisbane message states that the Minister for Mines (Mr. James Stop- ford) on Wednesday received from the Mining Warden at Bundaberg…

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Gold Hoarding Enormous Figures LONDON

Northern Star · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 7

The "Daily Telegraph's" financial editor states that foreigners hoarded gold in London during 1933 on an enormous scale. Britain's gold imports…

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N.S.W. BEACHES Freed From Miners' Occupation

Tweed Daily · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday:--A notice published, in the Government Gazette to-day states that tidal waters are all sea beaches in New…

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Amusements. Most Elaborate Sets In "Gold Diggers"

Tweed Daily · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 2

Dances and ensembles for Warner Bros musical and dramatic spectacle, "Gold Diggers of 1933," which opens, at the Regent on Monday and on…

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Beach Mining Govt. Restriction SYDNEY

Northern Star · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 6

A notice published in the Government "Gazette" to-day states that the tidal waters in all sea beaches of New South Wales have been reserved from…

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"Gold Diggers" 200 Girls Picked From 10,000

Northern Star · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 4

Two hundred of the most beautiful girls of the country were selected to appear in the various chorus and dance ensembles of the Warner Bros'. picture…

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To Discover Gold

Northern Star · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 10

An Ingenious prospecting device has been patented by a Lismore resident, Mr. R. Arthur. The device is worked on the divining rod system. It consists of a rod of I5ct. gold shaped like a horseshoe. The ends of the rod are jo ined by a swivel plate which is…

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Gold Price Unchanged New York

Northern Star · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 5

The Government's gold price remained unaltered to-day. This is the twentieth consecutive day on which there has been no change. Although prices are…

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W.A. Mining Operations Perth

Northern Star · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 5

Huge profits are being derived from mining operations in the State One of the most prosperous mines, the Lake View and Star,…

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AMUSEMENTS "Gold Diggers of 1933" at Regent Theatre

Tweed Daily · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 5

Enough stars, featured players, and Hollywood beauties to make up interesting casts for at least six other feature films went into the making…

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Queensland Gold Yield BRISBANE

Northern Star · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 5

The gold yield continues to show a big increase. For December 8285 fine ounces, valued at £35,193, were produced, which is almost double the yield…

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Monetary Gold Dollar Devaluation WASHINGTON

Northern Star · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 5

After a two-hour conference with 40 Congressional leaders, President Roosevelt announced that he would send a message to Congress…

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AMUSEMENTS "Gold Diggers of 1933" at School of Arts

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 4

Dances and ensembles for Warner Bros.' musical and dramatic spectacle, "Gold Diggers of 1933," which will be seen at the School of Arts Theatre…

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Gold Price Increase Washington

Northern Star · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 7

The price of newly-mined gold was Increased by 39 cents an ounce to 34 dollars 45 cents to-day…

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AMUSEMENTS "Gold Diggers of 1933' at Regent Theatre

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 5

To-night this super musical production will again be presented, and you will see the 200 beauties and 12 big stars in action…

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Devaluated Dollar American Move Millions Added to Gold Values

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Monday:- Mr. Roosevelt (President), in a special message to Congress to-day, recommended a minimum cut of 40 per…

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