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Mining & the mines, 1936

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The Fighting Government Triumphs Over the Week-end Loyalist Miners Prominent London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 25 August 1936 · page 1

The Government forces had the advantage in the week-end fighting in Spain. As a result of the Gov- ernment gaining control, at Gljon,…

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New Guinea Gold Production Increasing Agriculture Progressing SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 August 1936 · page 1

Brigadier-General W. H. M'Nicol, administrator for the Mandated Ter­ritory of New Guinea, who arrived in Sydney to-day, said copra prices were…

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Sydney Sporting Notes Classy Youngsters Gold Rod and Cuddle

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 August 1936 · page 12

Visitors to Rosebery have never seen so many horses of class at that course as there were on Saturday, when not the least interesting of the items on…

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World's Largest Diamond Death of Discoverer of Mine

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 27 August 1936 · page 10

The romance of the Cullinan diamond, the largest brilliant ever found, is recalled by a cable message from Johannesburg, announcing the…

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Gold Rod Talking Spring Stars at Warwick Farm Cuddle and Arachne Disappoint Osculun and King Gee SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Monday 31 August 1936 · page 6

Gold Rod came through the Hobarville Stakes at the A.J.C. Warwick Farm spring meeting to-day as expected. Evidently the big field, the fact that the colt was having his first run for the season, and his first race on the…

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Tragic History of Many Mining Companies Auckland

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 2 September 1936 · page 1

The Minister for Mines (Mr. Webb) said to-day that he was appalled by the tragic history of many of the goldmining companies. Of 203 companies…

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Cups Double Gold Rod Firm for Big Two Miler MELBOURNE,Tuesday

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 September 1936 · page 8

Following is the order of popularity for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups: CAULFIELD CUP Sithon Donaster, Pamelus…

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Sydney Sporting Notes Spring Brightlights Out at Warwick Farm Gold Rod's Action Quantity and Quality

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 2 September 1936 · page 8

The field that contested the warwicK Stakes at Warwick Farm on Saturday was numerically the best ever seen out in that race, and there were also…

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Gold Mining in N.Z. Auckland (N.z.)

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 4

The New Zealand Minister for Mines (Mr. Webb) said he had been appalled by the tragic history of the many gold mining companies. Of 203 companies, 95…

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Mining Reports

The Ardlethan-Beckom Times · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 1

For the two weeks ended 15th August, the Carpathis Tin Mining Co., N.L., reports as follows:— Hauled 104 tons. Crushed 106 tons and…

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Gold Production in Crease in Australia Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 4

The gold production in Australia in July amounted to 104,645 fine ounces and was valued at £896,943 in Australian currency, while the production for…

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Output Must Be Greater To Estimate Possibilities of Princess Marina Mine Present System Does Not Do Justice to Mine Electricity Charges Are Heavy

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 4

Defnitely a low grade proposition, the possibilities of the Princess Marina mine will never be fully known as long as the…

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"La Passionaria" Raises Storm in Paris Spanish Woman Communist Seeks Munitions Proposes to Visit London Strong Opposition Expected Rebels' Desperate Attack on Irun; 67 Miners Executed LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 1

A storm of protest has greeted the arrival in Paris of "La Passionaria" (Senora Irriburi, the Communist Deputy who is famed for her eloquence) with three other representatives of the Spanish Government. It is believed that the…

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Two Miners Killed Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 7

Two miners at the John Darling colliery, Newcastle, Paul Askew and D. Stacey, were killed when a motor cycle on which they were returning…

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Welsh Miners' Strike Ready to "Stay Below Until Christmas" London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 1

"We will stay below until Christmas dinner, if necessary." declared 63 Welsh miners who are conducting a "stay-in" strike at the Fernhill…

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Our Racing Letter the Stewards' Right to Change a Jockey on a Fancied Race Candidate Gave Rider His Apprentice Permit for Races and Then Denied Him First Mount Talking, the Freak Gold Rod and Osculum in Their Great Warwick Farm Form

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 4 September 1936 · page 4

Dick Wooton regards The Freak as an Epsom proposition, and a few weeks ago he tried to engage Billy Cook for the horse in the big mile…

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July Gold Production

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 September 1936 · page 2

Figures issued on Wednesday by the Commonwealth Statistician (Cr. Wilson) showed that Australian gold production in July was 104, 645 oz.--…

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Crockery From Coal Dust

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 September 1936 · page 13

Germany wants to do away with imports--and her inventors have accordingly been getting busy. Th[?] alcohol, sugar, vinegar, and fodder…

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Gold Rod As Stayer Trainer Anxious

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 September 1936 · page 2

Having come through the necessary sped tests, Gold Rod is now being serious prepared for the Derby and Melbourne Cup. Gold Rod's…

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Gold Fever Affects Old West Australian Mining Town Perth

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 September 1936 · page 1

The old mining town of Southern Cross has caught the gold fever again, following the discovery of promising ore two and…

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