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Mining & the mines, 1936

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Attack on Gold Renewed Mild Devaluation Likely in France

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 2 June 1936 · page 3

LONDON, Sunday:--The attack on gold currencies has begun again. The Dutch authorities, alarmed at the resumption of the…

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Miners at the Mine Mouth

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 3 June 1936 · page 2

This photograph shows the mouth of the tunnel which leads down into the mine, with those engaged in the venture congregated m the vicinity. One worker is seated on the pipe through which a powerful pump forces the water from the workings underground. The pump is used for about two…

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Mining Coal in the Tyalgum Hills New Industry on Sound Footing Production of 60 Tons a Week

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 3 June 1936 · page 2

A real coal mine, with four miners hewing some 10 tons of the valuable mineral each day at the end of three shafts which…

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Where Tyalgum Coal Is Being Mined

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 3 June 1936 · page 2

A general view of the scene at the mine, taken from the hillside at the rear, with the road to Tyalgum leading away to the left. At the top end of the trolley tracks are the storage bins, beneath which the transport lorry backs for loading. The tracks lead into the mine mouth and thence…

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AMUSEMENTS "Gold Diggers Of 1935"

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 5 June 1936 · page 6

The "airflow" figure predominates in the new choruses Busbey Berkeley trained for "Gold Diggers of 1935," which will be screened to-night and…

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Is Losing Ground Gold Bloc Flight of Capital From France

Tweed Daily · Friday 5 June 1936 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday:-- The nervousness regarding Continental gold currencies is intensified, largely owing to…

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Jim Ferrier Strong Field in Gold Vase Competition

Tweed Daily · Saturday 6 June 1936 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday:-- J. Ferrier will compete in the Golf "Illustrated" Gold Vase competition at Ashridge on June 10, in stroke play over 36…

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Coal Mine at Tyalgum. Production Increases

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 9 June 1936 · page 3

A real coal mine, with, four miners hewing some 10 tons of the valuable mineral each day at the end of three shafts which have been driven into a…

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"Limit Scope of Gold Digger" New Libel Law Urged

Tweed Daily · Thursday 11 June 1936 · page 7

LONDON, Tuesday:-- The Empire Press Union Conference, following a most informative debate on censorship, devoted the afternoon, to a…

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Roses to Grace Your Garden. Mine Choicest-10/-, Carriage Free

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 6

Our catalogue price is 1/3 each, 14/-dozen, carriage extra. This special offer works out at less and, you got freight or postage free besides. A…

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Ferrier Wins Gold Vase Record Score "Played Faultless Golf"

Tweed Daily · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 2

LONDON, Wednesday:--J. Ferrier, the Australian golfer, won the "Golf Illustrated Gold Vase tournament--a…

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Electric Power B.H.P. Gold Dredges SYDNEY

Northern Star · Tuesday 16 June 1936 · page 7

It was reported to-day that electric power for the gold dredges which the Broken Hill Pty. contemplates putting into use to work the alluvial…

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Tweed Coal Electric Supply County Council Mullumbimby

Northern Star · Wednesday 17 June 1936 · page 16

The possibility of coal development on the Tweed influencing North Coast electric supply was raised at last night's meeting of Mullumbimby Municipal…

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Electricity Future Far North Coast Tyalgum Coal a Factor

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 17 June 1936 · page 2

The possibility of coal development on the Tweed influencing considerably the North Coast electricity issue…

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Ipswich Mine Disaster Inquiry Opened Fire Preceded Explosion

Tweed Daily · Friday 19 June 1936 · page 7

IPSWICH, Thursday:--Statements that before the disastrous explosion occurred in Hart's Aberdare colliery, Blackstone, on May 16,…

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Ascot Gold Cup LONDON

Northern Star · Saturday 20 June 1936 · page 12

The Ascot Gold Cup over two miles and a half resulted: Quashed 1, Omaha 2, Bokbul 3. Betting: 11 to 8 Omaha, 3, Quashed, 100 to 6…

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Explosion Due to Gas Analyst's View Aberdale Colliery Disaster

Tweed Daily · Monday 22 June 1936 · page 3

IPSWICH, Friday:--Giving evidence at the inquiry into the Aberdare colliery disaster, J. B. Henderson, Government analyst,…

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40-Hour Week For Miners MADRID

Northern Star · Tuesday 23 June 1936 · page 7

The Government has gazetted a 40-hour week for underground coalminers and 44 hours for surface workers to operate from July 1…

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Search for Gold at Mt. Morgan Electric Divinathjn Swedish Engineer's Mission

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 23 June 1936 · page 2

BRISBANE, Monday:-- By the Hobsons Bay to -day Mr. N. S. Ansted a Swedish mining engineer arrived 'in Brisbane on his…

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Alleged Theft of Gold Three Men on Trial; One Pleads Guilty

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 23 June 1936 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday:-- On the charge of having stolen 498 ounces of gold, the property of Bismarcli Ranee Lurknnw Gold…

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