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Mining & the mines, 1933

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Gold. at Ashbridge

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 2

On Monday week last we visited the gold and at Ashbridge, [?] Mr W. J. Hadden’s property, the round taken being via the Ardlethan used to Mr. W…

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Devlin Tin Mines. Successful Operations

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 2

The casual traveller proceeding along the Ashbridge read from Ganmain must be surprised to see in the east, on a hill that check somewhat…

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Gold Near Orange 100 Ounce Nugget

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 3 March 1933 · page 6

A nugget of gold, weighing 100 ounces, was unearthed by a party of prospectors near Burrongongon, an old working, this week…

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The Empire's Latest Goldfield

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 4 March 1933 · page 8

Kakamega, the Kenya goldfield, which lies in the centre of the densely populated Kavirondo native reserves, about 300 miles from Nairobi by road (writes…

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Hogan Gold Cup Semi-finals a Day of Happenings Unexpected

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 6 March 1933 · page 3

The unexpected—yes, always bobbing up, and yesterday was no exception to the rule, for the Hogan Gold Cup semi-finals added another page to the never ending book. The first sensation came when Gundagai dismissed thestrong Muttama side for…

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New Commonwealth Notes Payment in Gold Promise to Be Deleted Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 6 March 1933 · page 1

New Commonwealth notes will probably be issued shortly. Although the present note contains a promise to pay the value in gold on demand, the…

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United States Financial Crisis Developing Widespread Feeling of Panic Emergency Action in 30 STATES Extensive Hoarding of Gold New York

Daily Advertiser · Monday 6 March 1933 · page 2

Indications are increasing that the United States is rapidly being swept into a financial and banking crisis of grave proportions. A feeling of panic clearly extends very far. It is no secret that, apart from foreign capital holdings…

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Banking View Virtually Off Gold Standard New York

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 March 1933 · page 2

The banking authorities interpret President Roosevelt's proclamation as practically removing the United States from the gold standard, but…

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American Financial Crisis National Bank Holiday Proclaimed By President Embargo on Export of Gold and Silver WASHINGTON

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 March 1933 · page 2

President Roosevelt to-night proclaimed a national bank holiday until Thursday. In the meantime the Government will take absolute command of the nation's gold supply and impose an embargo on the export of gold during the…

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To Get the Gold in Adelong Creek Sydney Mining Company Tells Its Plans Dredging Plant for £90,000 to Be Installed?

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 9 March 1933 · page 2

To enable a company to procure more land than that available under the Mining Act, Henry Bailey, a mining engineer of Belmore, came…

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Colliery Fire Cessnock

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 March 1933 · page 1

An outbreak of fire at Hill End colliery had spread materially during the night, and the position is extremely serious. Fires are now…

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Hogan Gold Cup SEMIFINALS

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 10 March 1933 · page 4

On Sunday, in the Hogan Gold Cup semi-finals, Gundagai dismissed the strong Muttama side for 25 runs, and the Wanderers beat Nangus. It…

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Fire in Mine Workings Cessnock Residents Alarmed Further Falls of Earth Cessnock

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1933 · page 1

Underground fires in the old Hill End workings attacked large crowds last night. The flames presented an awesome sight as they shot up through…

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Colliery Fires Serious Position Outbreak Spreading Cessnock

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 March 1933 · page 1

The outbreak of fire at the Hill End workings burned quickly during the night. The position is extremely serious. The is spreading so rapidly [?]t…

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Restoring The Gold New York

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 March 1933 · page 2

Stung to action by the penalties imposed on gold boarding, people all over the country scurried to the banks with their gold. One…

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Embargo on Gold Further Extension Washington

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 March 1933 · page 1

President Roosevelt has proclaimed an extension of the embargo on gold. It is stated that he wants to make sure that the banks that reopen will…

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Wonthaggi Miners Agree to Reduction of Slack Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 March 1933 · page 1

In an effort to stop further dismissals from the State coal mine at Wonthaggi the miners at a stop-work meeting to-day, passed a resolution…

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NEW U.S.A. President Declares a National Bank Holiday Embargo on Export of Gold and Silver President's Action Taken Under Enemy Trading Act

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 March 1933 · page 2

The new President of the United States (Mr. Franklin Roosevelt) took the oath of office shortly after 1 p.m. on Saturday…

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Gold Hoarders Drastic Penalties New York

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 March 1933 · page 3

Gold was "sizzling hot" to-day. It burned fingers, seared consciences, and stung into sudden actions its, thousands of hoarders all over the United…

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Billiards Gold Out Match. Davis Defeats Lind[?]m London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 March 1933 · page 4

The Gold Cup billiards match between Davis and Lindrum has concluded, the scores being Davis (ree 6000), 24,758; Lindrum, 24,007,…

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