Captain's Flat Mines
Remarking that the story of Captain's Plat was a war-time achievement, the Premier (Mr. McKell) disclosed that he had been advised by…
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Mining & the mines, 1942
106 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 4 of 6
The Braidwood Goldfields in the 50'S and 60'S (Continued)
Now, it took an immense amount of all kinds of goods and produce to keep the large population that was by this time settled in the Valley, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Miners Are Blood Donors
In response to offers by British coal miners, a Blood Transfusion Service Van was taken to a collie ry pit-head and many blood gifts were made. In this picture at the pit-head miners watch a comrade as he…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Captain’s Flat Mine Honour Disputed
“I notice,” said Mr. Mair, Leader of the opposition, recently, ”that the Premier is claiming credit for keeping open the mines at Captain’s…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →These Coal Strikes Government Action Sought
Action by the Commonwealth Government to put an end to strikes In the coal industry, and to deter possible future srikes, was sought by…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Braidwood Goldfields in the 50'S and 60'S (Continued)
I will give you the names of some of the men who were so lucky as to hold shares in the Big Engine claim, viz., Jim May, Dick Thomas, Billy…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Gardening Use for Char Coal Dust
The N.R.M.A. points out that although charcoal dust removed from filters, traps, etc., has ho value as a fertiliser, the dust still has a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Braidwoo D Goldfields in the 50'S and 60'S (Continued)
Now, most of those barmaids of the Great Southern gave satisfaction to the proprietor, with the exception of one, who was the most ladylike and…
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Charley Coote opened a store close to where Coffey's bakery now is, on the bank of the Dirty Butter Creek. Next was Dransfield's hay and corn…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Braidwood Goldfields in the 50'S and 60'S (Written by the late Mr. Richard Kennedy in 1907 and Reprinted from old Braidwood "Dispatch" Clippings). (Continued)
The bushrangers lost some considerable time in trying to dislodge Burns, but all to no purpose, and it would not do for Burns to attempt…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Rural Workers, Unlike Miners, Continue Production
"Mr. Wells apparently considers that he and Certain miners are entitled to control the affairs of this country, instead of the Prime…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Mine Explosion Man’s Hand Blown Off
Late on Friday afternoon last an explosion occurred in Lake George Mine, at Captain’s Flat, as a result of which three men were injured…
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Our: Captain's Flat correspondent writes:—On Friday afternoon, 24th inst, an accident occurred at Lake George mine, Captain's Flat, as a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Strikes in Coal Industry Mr. Fadden Returns to Attack
The Leader of the Federal Opposition (Mr. A. W. Fadden), when challenged by the General Secretary of the Miners' Federation, Mr. Grant,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Mine Fields Laid By Both Sides in Egypt LONDON, Thursday (A.A.P.)
Both sides in Egypt are laying down more elaborate minefields for their positions, and also are strengthening their defences in depth…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Braidwood Goldfields in the 50'S and 60'S (Continued)
Now, by this time the whole Valley, from end to end, was in the zenith of its glory, and you would see all kinds of amusements carried on…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Braidwood Goldfields in the 50'S and 60'S (Continued). the Big Hurdle Race
About this time there were annual races regularly held in the Valley There would be three days' racing, and some good prizes were offered…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Worker Injured in Mine Explosion
During biasing operations early yesterday morning at Lake George Mine, Captain's Flat, Kevin Bollen, 22. sustained extensive injuries…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Local and General Mine Explosion
A serious accident occurred to a young man named Keith Bollen at Lake George mine, Captain's Flat, during the early Hours of Monday…
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Sir, before I commence on my next chapter, I wish to say a few words re a letter in your issue of 21st December, signed by E. P. Carlile, re the…
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