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Mining & the mines, 1936

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Fallowing France All Gold-bloc Countries Likely to Devalue

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 4

The Swiss Government, after lengthy consideration, decided to follow France and devaluate the Swiss franc. The Foreign Exchange markets were…

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Franc Devaluation Gold Bill Introduced Russian Comment "Will Lead to Miracles" PARIS

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 29 September 1936 · page 1
Also in Cootamundra Herald

The French Parliament will be asked to-morrow to grant power to requisition all gold in France in furtherance of its new franc devaluation…

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Man Escapes Death Fell on Mine Explosive Perth

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 30 September 1936 · page 2
Also in Daily Advertiser

After setting a charge in a drive 80ft. from the surface in a gold mine at Cue, Leonard Taylor gave the signal to be hauled up. A few feet from the…

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Gold Price Rises £2 for Sovereigns in Australia Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 September 1936 · page 1

To conform with the increased sterling price of gold, the Commonwealth Savings Bank raised the price of fine gold by 4/4 in…

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Franc Devaluation French Chamber Vote Favors Gold Bill Salary Readjustments Government Forced to Change Plan PARIS

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 30 September 1936 · page 1

The Government won its first bout in the devaluation issue when, by 365 votes to 248, the Chamber of Deputies rejected the Right Wing motion to…

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Frang Devaluation French Chamber Vote Favors Gold Bill Salary Readjustments Government Forced to Change Plan PARIS

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 September 1936 · page 1

The Government won its first bout in the devaluation issue when, by 365 votes to 248, the Chamber of Deputies rejected the Right Wing motion to…

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Miners' Strike Dispute at Broken Hill Three Thousand Idle Broken Hill

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 October 1936 · page 4

As a result of the dispute which has arisen over the dismissal of a man at the South Mine, 3000 members of the Workers' Industrial Union are now on…

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Saturday's Acceptances Panax For Epsom -- Gold Rod's Derby Latest Information Surprise Betting Loud Applause for Epsom

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 1 October 1936 · page 5

Surprise support for Loud Applause for the Epsom was forthcoming yesterday, and he was backed to win £8000. He will be ridden in both the…

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Gundagai Mining Mount Potter Mine Being Timbered Gundagai

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 7

A syndicate of prominent mining men have begun the timbering of the Mount Potter mine, distant 12 miles from the Princess Marina, three men…

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Broken Hill-strike Engineers Join Miners Broken Hill

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 7

Work along he line of lode has practically ceased. The engine drivers have thrown in their lot with the miners, and declare they will not…

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Broken Hill Strike Engineers Join Miners Broken Hill

Daily Advertiser · Friday 2 October 1936 · page 1

Work along he line of lode has practically ceased. The engine drivers have thrown in their lot with the miners, and declare they will not…

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"Phantom Gold"

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 October 1936 · page 8

For years arguments have raged about the possibilities of Lasseter's reef ever being found; in fact, some people say that it never existed. Recently…

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Price Of Gold Australian Rate Up 44

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 3 October 1936 · page 13

The price for gold lodged at the Melbourne Mint last week was fixed by the Commonwealth Bank on Tuesday at £8151 per fine ounce,…

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£160,000,000 Out Of Gold Bank of England Profits

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 3 October 1936 · page 8

The Bank of England has made profits out of the new currency plan of £160,000,000, which the Government can use either for writing…

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CAPRIS (331) Wins Epsom on Protest--talking (101) the Derby--gold Rod Fails Derby Day at Randwick Gay Lover Wins Epsom But Then Loses Race Talking Confounds Critics by Derby Stamina Silver Ring Wins the Spring Stakes Celebrate Wins the Kensington Handicap Alleviate Surprises In Hurdle Race; Rogerio Wins The Trial Stakes

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 3 October 1936 · page 15

There were many sensations at Randwick to-day for the open of the Spring Carnival. Early in the day Mala was struck by a tram and injured, but he took his place in the Derby and finished gamely in second place…

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Australian Gold Increased Production in August

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 October 1936 · page 5

Twenty per cent, more gold was produced in Australia in August, 1936, than in the corresponding month a year ago. The figures released by the…

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Gundagai Mining Mount Potter Mine Being Timbered

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 6 October 1936 · page 3

A syndicate of prominent mining men have begun the timbering of the Mount Potter mine, distant 1 1/2 miles from the Princess 'Marina, three men…

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Gold Rod Injured Spring Racing Doubtful Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 October 1936 · page 8

Gold Rod may not be able to race again this sprint as a result of an injury to a ligament. Although the injury is slight it may…

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