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Mining & the mines, 1932

51 stories in South Coast's papers · page 1 of 3

Gold Making Secret

The Bega District News · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 6

Will one man learn the secret of making gold, and become the master of the world? This possibility was foreshadowed in…

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Southern Gem Gold Mines, N.L., Moruya

The Nowra Leader · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 1

During the week (reports the "Examiner") our representative visited the above mines, and Mr. C. H. Pitman, manager, informed us that No…

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Gold From Australia. First Shipment in 1852

The Bega District News · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 4

Just now when everyone is talking about the gold standard and the scarcity of the precious metal in different countries, it is interesting to know that…

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Mining

The Nowra Leader · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 6

Mr. Robt. Biddulph, of Wolumla, writes to say he has mined some wonderful stone just lately, 23ozs. to the ton, and the last couple of tons went…

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Mining Warden's Court

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 2

Mr. Mining Warden Graham had before him on Thursday a number of applications for suspension of labor conditions. The following were dealt…

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More Gold Won

The Nowra Leader · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 7

The production of gold in this State for 1931 was 19,673 ounces, valued at £83,565. A nice tidy little bit, but only about equal to the yield of a single…

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More Gold Won

The Bega District News · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 1

The production of gold in this State for 1931 was 19,673 ounces, valued at £83,565. A nice tidy little bit, but only about equal to the yield of a…

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Rich Gold Discovery. Between Araluen and Braidwood

The Nowra Leader · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 1

A telephone message to the Braidwood "Dispatch" Office from Mr. H J. Thom[?]n, Moruya, slates that an exceedingly rich gold find has been…

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Gold Mining

The Nowra Leader · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 1

Messrs. Will and Jack Motbey, both of them experienced gold miners, brought into town on Monday the result of a crushing of about four tons…

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Price of Gold

The Nowra Leader · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 1

The price of gold, including old jewellery lodged at the Royal Mint from 29th February to 4th March inclusive, has been fixed, by arrangement with…

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Mining at Yalwal

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 2 April 1932 · page 1

At the Mining Warden's Court, on Thursday, application was made by G. T. Heron for suspension of labor conditions on gold lease No. 167…

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Gold Mining. Will Yalwal Boom Again?

The Nowra Leader · Friday 8 April 1932 · page 3

It is currently reported that good results have been obtained from several leases at Yalwal, and now big capital from Broken Hill is available…

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Gold Mining on Upper Shoalhaven

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 13 April 1932 · page 8

S.R.M., writing to the "Illawarra Mercury" (Wollongong) on gold mining on the Upper Shoalhaven, thus concludes his article:—…

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In Mine Tunnel. Inspector Roberts’ Experience

The Bega District News · Monday 18 April 1932 · page 2

Sergeant Harry Roberts, of Parramatta, who became an inspector last week, has had 24 years’ service in the police force…

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Price of Gas Coal

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 20 April 1932 · page 7

At the Nowra Council meeting, on Monday night, Ald. Roberts asked the price paid for coal, and, on being informed, said he had been offered in…

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The Price of Coal a Long Discussion Ends in a Case of "As You Were."

The Nowra Leader · Friday 22 April 1932 · page 1

At Nowra Council meeting on Monday evening Ald. Roberts said he had been to Sydney and made inquiries as to the cost of coal, and elicited…

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Random Readings. Russia's Gold

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Friday 29 April 1932 · page 2

The largest hoard of gold in the world is that held in the vaults of the Russian State Bank. Ordinarily a visitor may travel…

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Mining Warden's Court Thursday, May 26. (Before Mr. Mining Warden Graham)

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 28 May 1932 · page 1

John Hanson applied for suspension of labor conditions in respect of a gold dredging lease at Bundanoon Greek. He stated that he had spent…

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Our Gold Mine

The Nowra Leader · Friday 3 June 1932 · page 7

Twas a mine you wouldn't meet with every day, "Quite sensational," we found the papers say;…

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Mining Warden's Court. Thursday, Hay 26. (Before Mr. Mining Warden Graham)

The Nowra Leader · Friday 3 June 1932 · page 2

John Hanson applied for suspension of labor conditions in respect of a gold drudging lease at Bundanoon Creek. He stated that he had spent…

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