54 Killed in Coal Mine Explosion
DUSSELDORF, Sunday (AAP).—A total of 54 miners were killed in a coal mine disaster at Geisenkirchen yesterday…
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Mining & the mines, 1950
211 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 6 of 11
Gold Watch Charge Dismissed
There was a doubt about possession, Mr. F. C. H. Tompson, S.M., said in Lismore Court of Petty Sessions yesterday, when he…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →"Gold and Mink" Liner Coming
LONDON, Thursday (AAP).—The "gold and mink" luxury cruise liner, Caroni a, will visit Sydney, Wellington and Auckland on her n ext world cruise, which begins soon after Christmas from New York…
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SYDNEY, Friday.—The Coal Industry Tribunal (Mr. F. H. Gallagher) will begin the hearing on Monday, in Wonthaggi (Vic.), of a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Moon To Ride Regal Gold
SYDNEY, Friday.—Apprentice B. Moon, who claims a 51b. allowance, was today engaged to ride Regal Gold, warm…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Liberal Party Plan to Increase Coal Output
SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The use of machinery in coal mines and the development of open cut mining were two measures proposed by the Leader of the Liberal Party (Mr. V. H. Treatt)…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →First Bar To Coal, Steel Pool Plan
WASHINGTON, Wednesday (AAP).—United States officials have reported that the Schuman plan to pool the coal and steel resources of France, Germany and other European nations has run into its first…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Owners Close Colliery
SYDNEY, Thursday.—The coalowners decided today to close down Stockrington No. 2 colliery, on the Northern N.S.W. coalfields, because…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Northern Star Sport Section Impressive Win By Former Brisbane Horse, Gold Coat
CASINO, Sunday.—District owner, Mr. R. B. Hayes, had his first local success with the former Brisbane horse, Gold Coat, when it won the Casino Turf Club Handicap at South Casino yesterday afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Optimistic on Success of Coal Pool
NEW YORK, Monday (AAP).—Mr. Averell Harriman, United States Special Ambassador for the Marshall Plan; said the decision by six…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Miners to Contest Validity of Antired Bill
SYDNEY, Monday.—The Miners' Federation will challenge the validity of the Communist Party Dissolution Bill immediately it becomes law…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Mineral Sands Mining Lease Lapse Alleged
Allegations were made at a Mining Inquiry at Woodburn yesterday that a 26-mile strip of coast north and south of Evans Head w as not being worked in accordance with prospecting authorities issued for the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →May Face Gaol Term Tribunal's Warning To Miners' Leaders
SYDNEY, Friday.—The Coal Industry Tribunal (Mr. F. H. Gallagher) today warned miners' leaders that they might face a gaol sentence if they, brought about a coal strike…
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NEW YORK, Sunday (AAP).—An Army, expert told the Coast Guard board of inquiry that antitank raises which exploded at…
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SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Coal owners' representatives today applied Coal Industry Tribuna (Mr. F. H. Gallagher) for an order…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Miners May Call Off Stoppage
SYDNEY, Thursday.—As a result of a four hour conference today, a one day strike by miners next Monday may be called off. The conference began at 4.15 p.m., and adjourned about 10.15 p.m. until 9.30…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wore Mother's Gold Brooch
Former Georgica girl wed in Brisbane recently was Thelma Ruby, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Turner, of Wiangaree,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Proposed Miners' Stoppage Off Split in Federation
SYDNEY, Friday.—The Miners' Federation central executive admitted tonight that a split among federation officials caused proposed stoppages on the coalfields on Monday to be called off…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →England Wins Back Ascot Gold Cup
LONDON, Friday (AAP).—Australian jockeys were unplaced yesterday in the Ascot Gold Cup, which saw an English colt,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Gold and Silver Found in Trees
NEW YORK: Gold and silver have been found growing in trees. The precious minerals might even become farm crops, although this…
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