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Mining & the mines, 1927

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Seamen and Coal Trimmers Newcastle

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 June 1927 · page 2
Also in Cootamundra Herald

The dispute with the seamen, who are claiming payment for the time they were idle during the coal trimmers' strike, has been settled temporarily…

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General Telegrams New Gold Field. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 June 1927 · page 2

Excitement has town caused by the reported discovery of a new gold field at Donnybrook, 25 miles from the city. It is stated that the yields is 6oz. to…

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Rich Gold Find Near Melbourne Melbourne

The Daily Express · Thursday 9 June 1927 · page 2

Melbourne has been stirred by the report of a discovery of a new gold field at Donnybrook, only 25 miles from the city…

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Gold Find Sensation Near Melbourne a Lost Reef Miner Reveals £4000 in Fortnight

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 1

Six ounces of gold to the ton is the actual yield of a tract of country at Donnybrook. near Ballarat, and within 25 miles of Melbourne. It is…

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Mutch Party Split Miners Drive Wedge. Industrial Swing of Labor. Politicians Scurrying for Shelter. "Solidarity" for the Election

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 1

Pressure from the industrial wing of the Labor movement, and particularly the Miners' Council, has had the effect of driving a wedge into the…

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Gold Near Grafton Grafton

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 June 1927 · page 3

A rich gold bearing reef on Sheep Station Crock, on the Glen lanes road, has been reported. The reef has been traced on the surface for more than…

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Exceptionally Rich Victorian Gold Find Melbourne

The Daily Express · Monday 13 June 1927 · page 1

An official statement of the Mines Department rearing the rediscovery of old at Bolinda Vale. about 30 miles from Melbourne, says that the…

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Gold Discovery Rich Stone Near Melbourne Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 June 1927 · page 2

An official statement by the Mines Department, regarding the re-discovery of gold at Bolinda Vale, about 30 miles from Melbourne, says that the stone is…

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Coal Mine Explosion Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 June 1927 · page 4

Following on an explosion in the eastern area of the State coal mine at Wonthaggi, when two men were injured, the miners refused to return to…

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Coal Mine Explosion Wonthaggi Sensation Melbourne, Monday

The Daily Express · Tuesday 14 June 1927 · page 2

Following on an explosion in the Eastern area of the State so[?]l mine at Wonthaggi, when two men were Injured, the miners refused to return…

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Mt. Morgan Mines a Crisis ROCKHAMPTON

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 15 June 1927 · page 3

A public meeting was held at the Mt. Morgan Colliery last night to urge that continuous working of the Mt. Morgan mines be assured. The…

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Mt. Morgan Mines Bonus Needed to Continue Rockhampton (Qld), Wed

The Daily Express · Thursday 16 June 1927 · page 2

A public meeting was held at Rockhampton last night to take steps to ensure continuous operations at Mount Morgan…

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Polo Carnival Ends Harden Wins the Copland Gold Cup Hard Ridden Game with Goulburn in Final. the Brilliant Polo Ball Last Night Concluded a Big Week’s Carnival

The Daily Express · Saturday 18 June 1927 · page 1

“The most successful polo carnival held at Wagga sm[?]e the war” was the general ver[?]ct at the conclusion of yesterday’s games in the Wagga…

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Mine in Danger From Fire Newcastle

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 June 1927 · page 1

A fire broke out yesterday in a disused shaft at the Wallsend Mine when children, it is stated, threw lighted shavings into the shaft. The fire…

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Labor Control A.W.U. or Miners Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 June 1927 · page 2

The statement made by Mr. Liston, at a meeting of the Metropolitan branches of the A.L.P. supporting the Conroy executive that the new rules would give the Miners…

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Mining Boom. a Rush for Claims

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 23 June 1927 · page 3

Since rumors of a recent gold-find in the Kimo Hills began to circulate a few back there has been considerable activity in mining circles…

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Mining Applications

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 24 June 1927 · page 3

The following applications have been received by the Warden's Clerk:— R. M. Landers, mining lease,…

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Mount Isa Mines Important Agreement Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 June 1927 · page 5

An agreement has been concluded between the Mount Isa Mines Ltd. and the Russo-Asiatic Consolidated Ltd., for the sale of 550,000 £1 shares…

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Mt. Isa Mines New Foreign Capital Sydney, Thursday

The Daily Express · Friday 24 June 1927 · page 1

Agreement has been concluded between Mount Isa Mines Ltd and Russo-Asiatic Consolidated Limited for the sale of 650,000 £1 shares, to…

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