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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1931

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Gold Prospectors' Handbook

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 September 1931 · page 2

The need for some knowledge of gold prospecting before men set out to wrest the precious metal from the bosom of the earth, cannot be too…

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Mine to Be Closed Notice For 500 Men SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 18 September 1931 · page 1

It was decided yesterday to close down Hebburn, No. 2, which is the largest of the collieries on the Maitland field…

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Gold Standard Reduced Six Per Cent. in Britain "Sign of Strength" LONDON

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 21 September 1931 · page 1

"Bank rate six per cent. Britain, off gold standard" were the mo[?]entous tidings briefly ticked out on the tape machines early on Sunday…

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Gold Standard

The Western Herald · Tuesday 22 September 1931 · page 3

Following heavy withdrawals of foreign balances the British Government has decided temporarily to abandon the gold standard…

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Latest Cables and Telegrams Gold Standard Abandoned John Bull's Decision London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 September 1931 · page 1

In order to meet the critical financial situation caused by the withdrawal of foreign capital from London, a momentous decision has been taken by the…

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Gold in the Wood Pile

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 23 September 1931 · page 4
Also in Western Age

One of the cleverest salting jobs ever discovered was done on a placer deposit in the Yukon. Two engineers had examined that property and got…

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Lure of Gold Salting a Lode Some Amusing Instances

Western Age · Wednesday 23 September 1931 · page 3
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

Much has been written about city sharpers selling gold bricks and fake securities to country suckers; but the public seldom hears of the…

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Gold Standard Reduced Six Per Cent, in Britain "Sign of Strength"

Western Age · Wednesday 23 September 1931 · page 4

"Bank rate six per cent Britain, off gold standard" were the momentous tidings briefly ticked out on the tape machines early on Sunday…

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Suspension of Gold Standard Alarm in U.S.A. Heavy Selling on Exchange Fluctuation of £ Sterling Demoralisation in Trading Feared New York

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 23 September 1931 · page 1

Wall Street brokers were feverishly excited when news came through that England had gone off the gold…

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Stock Exchange Gold £5 an Ounce London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 24 September 1931 · page 1

The wheat market again advanced 9d to 1/- to-day, while wool prices hardened. The Stock Exchange was cheerful…

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Coal Industry Bill Contemned By Miners Against Interests of Workers SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 28 September 1931 · page 1

A conference of miners lodges at Weston strongly condemned the Coal Industry Bill, by which the State Government proposes to re-organise…

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Mining in New Guinea

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 September 1931 · page 2

Mr. Herman Ziehlke has received a letter from Mr. W. Naughton, a well-known mining man, who is now following the call for gold at Eddie…

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REPERCUSION Suspension of Gold Standard. Grave Decline in Sterling

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 September 1931 · page 1

It is understood that the British Government takes a grave view of the continued decline in the pound sterling…

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Britain Off Gold Standard Effect on Australian Experts and Interest

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 September 1931 · page 1

PRICES for our wool, wheat and metals have risen considerably on the London market. That is one of the results of Great gritain's departure…

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Pound Sterling Decline Causes Concern Suspension of Gold Standard LONDON

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 28 September 1931 · page 1

It is understood that the British Government takes a grave view of the continued decline in die pound sterling…

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Coal Industry Bill Condemned By Miners Against Interests of Workers

Western Age · Wednesday 30 September 1931 · page 1

A conference of miners' lodges at Weston strongly condemned the Coal Industry Dill, by which the State Government proposes to re-organise…

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Pound Sterling Decline Causes Concern Suspension of Gold Standard

Western Age · Wednesday 30 September 1931 · page 1

It it understood that the British Government takes a grave view of the continued decline in the pound sterling…

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Gold Medal for Best Batsman

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 October 1931 · page 2

Amongst those who have donated trophies for competition amongst cricketers is Mr. J. H. Quirk, who has given a gold medal to the…

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