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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1926

53 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 2 of 3

Miners' Rights

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 29 June 1926 · page 1

Mr. Goodin, M.L.A., brought under the notice of the minister for Lands, Mr. Loughlin, the injustice which was said to be done to old residents in…

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"The Gold Rush."

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 13 July 1926 · page 2

Charlie Chaplin's latest and greatest comedy often reels, "The Gold Rush," will be shown at the Iriumph Theatre for a season of three rights. Monday,…

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"The Gold Rush."

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 15 July 1926 · page 3

This is Charlie Chaplain's greatest super-comedy booked by the Triumph Theatre for a big season. At last the world's foremost comedian, Charlie…

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Tenements on Mining Areas

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 16 July 1926 · page 1

Mr. V. W. E. Goodin, M.L.A., recently brought under the notice of the Minister for Lands (Mr. Loughlin) the injustice which was being…

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Coal Strike

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 20 July 1926 · page 2

Mr. Baldwin rejected the proposals of the Bishops and the Free Church leader for a settlement of the coal strike. He pointed out that the terms…

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COAl, MINES

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 23 July 1926 · page 2

Following the decision of the colliery owners to increase the price of coal by 1/ per ton, the Miners' Federation Central Council has decided to…

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Coal Strike

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 27 July 1926 · page 2

Events are beginning to force the coal strike, which has now reached its thirteenth week, into prominence again, The biggest breakaway of…

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The Coal Strike

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 2

Definite steps towards the resumption of work have been taken by the coal owners in Notts and Derbyshire, inviting the Derbyshire Miners'…

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Coal Strike

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 17 August 1926 · page 7

Although there are no definite signs of an early settlement of the coal dispute, a spirit of optimism is apparent…

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Bell's Creek Gold Mine

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 2

Confirmatory news is now to hand re the mining operations which have been carried on for the past two years on the lease which was taken…

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New Eldorado Slugs of Gold

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 4

Trouble threatens on the New Guinea goldfields, which it is stated, promise to become among the most remarkable in the world…

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New Guinea Gold Prospectors' Stories

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1926 · page 6

further glowing accounts of the wealth of the recently discovered goldfields at Bulolo River aud Edie Creek, New Guinea, were given by…

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Boxer's Gold Belt. Melted Into Bullion

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 26 August 1926 · page 4

John L. Sullivan's 10,000 dollar championship belt, made of gold and studded with diamonds (says a London daily) is no more. Once highly…

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Gold at Papua

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 5

A gold rush looks likely to set in Papua-wards. Reports are coming at intervals, and several men have left for the field, which is in the…

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Latest Cable News Miners' Strike

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 14 September 1926 · page 2

The first decisions of the district associations of coal owners, in reply to Mr. Winston Churchill's proposal for the resumption of national…

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Gold Discovery Unearthed by Gale

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 14 September 1926 · page 1

Much interest is being shown in the new goldfield shown at Niangala about 40 miles from Tamworth, as the find promises to rival some of the…

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Telegraphic News the Coal Miners' Strike London

Queanbeyan-Canberra Advocate · Thursday 30 September 1926 · page 2

To-day has been the worst day for the strikers since the trouble began among the coal-miners. Altogether 149,223 miners are now employed in…

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Coal Strike

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 5 October 1926 · page 7

Important decisions have been reached by two coal districts in regard to the Government's proposals which were referred to the districts by the…

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New Guinea Gold Find

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 5 October 1926 · page 6

A shipment of £40,000 worth of gold arrived in Sydney on Friday 6000 ounces being consigned by one syndicate alone…

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Terrible Mine Explosion

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 12 October 1926 · page 2

A terrible explosion occurred at the Durban Navigation Company's colliery at Newcastle (Natal). A shaft was completely destroyed and 116 natives…

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