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Mining & the mines, 1934

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Eureka Gold Mines Coolac

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 3

Attention is directed to the prospectus of the above company, a brief extract of which appears in our current advertising columns…

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Wolfram Mine Reopening Near Burrowa Richest in Empire

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 5

The State Government has offered financial assistance to Mount Charlested Wolfram Mines Ltd. for the reopening of a wolfram nine at…

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Collieries Dispute More Mines Idle Nearly 1000 Men Out Newcastle

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 1

The employees of the John Darling and the Burwood collieries, owned by the Broken Hill Pty.Co., stopped work to-day, throwing an additional 700 men…

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Amusements "Gold Diggers of 1933"

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 January 1934 · page 3

"Gold Diggers of 1833," Warner Brce.' all-star, dramatic musical spectacle, said to be even greater than "42nd Street," as the most lavish…

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Amusements Beautiful Screen Cast in "Gold Diggers of 1933"

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 3

"Gold Diggers of 1933," Warner Bros' dramatic musical screen special and the most lavishly produced motion picture of the decade, opened last…

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Amusements and Beauty in "Gold Diggers of 1933"

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 3

A new type of f.m drama! That is what has been created by director. Mervyn LeRoy in the Warner Btos. production of "Gold Diggers of 1933."…

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Luxuries on Goldfields Paris Models Worn in New Guinea

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 5

Contrasting with the life of women who are pioneering with their menfolk in New Guinea is vastly different to that experienced by the…

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Amusements "Gold Diggers" Sets Most Elaborate Ever Staged

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 5

Dances and ensembles for Warner Brcs.' musical and dramatic spectacle, "Gold Diggers of 1933," showing to-night for the last time at the Plaza…

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Gold Hunt in African Desert Planned by Famous Aviator and Speed Motorist London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 1

Sir Malcolm Campbell and Sir Alan Cobham will leave early in February on an aerial gold hunting expedition in the desolate Kalahari Desert…

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Gold Discovery Reef Near Scone

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 27 January 1934 · page 7

A promising discovery of gold is reported to have been made at Moonan Brook, about 35 miles east, of Scone, in new country on Martin's…

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Return to Gold Not Yet Favored London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 27 January 1934 · page 15

Opposition to an early return to the metallic basis for British currency was expressed by Mr. Reginaid McKenna chairman of the…

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Mining Man's Opinion Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 29 January 1934 · page 1

Mr. E. E. Warren the well-known mining man, who returned to Sydney, to-day from the East, does not wax enthusiatic about the proposed…

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Bloodshed and Destruction in Mining Towns' Riots Two Men Killed Montenegrin and Miner Enraged Miners Clash with Foreigners Rifle Fire and Sniping at Kalgoorlie and Boulder PERTH

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 1

Rioting broke out again in Kalgoorlie and Boulder last night, and the list of crimes of violence now includes murder. The incensed miners, consumed by renewed floods of hatred arid fury, swept through the streets of both towns…

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Bloodshed and Destruction in Mining Towns' Riots Two Men Killed Montenegrin and Miner Rifle Fire and Sniping at Kalgoorlie and Boulder

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 1 February 1934 · page 2

Rioting broke out again in Kalgoorlie and Boulder last night, and the list of crimes of violence now includes murder. The incensed miners,…

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Wonthaggi Miners Management's Ultimatum Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 2

An ultimatum from the mine management was delivered to the Powlett branch of tie Misers' Federation, which includes 1300 miners, wheelers, and…

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Gold "Notes" in Exchange for Gold U.S.A. Treasury Plans Washington

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 1

The presses of the Federal bureau are new busy printing and engraving "gold" notes which will go to the Federal reserve and other holders of…

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Wolfram Mine Reopening with State Aid Richest in Empire

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 4

The State Government has offered financial assistance to Mount Charlested Wolfram Mines Ltd, for the reopening of a wolfram mine at…

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Goldfields Riots No Further Disorders PERTH

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 1

There have been no further attempts at disorder in Kalgoorlie and Boulder City since Tuesday night's outbreaks…

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Goldfields Riots No Further Disorders Heavy Police Reinforcements PERTH

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 1

There have been no further attempts at disorder in Kalgoorlie and Boulder since Tuesday night's outbreaks. The police reinforcements, consisting of 28…

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Record Price Of Gold £37412 N Australia

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 3 February 1934 · page 2

Following the United states devaluation of the gold dollar, the price of gold in London on Thursday rese to £'6156 an ounce, the highest on…

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