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Mining & the mines, 1924

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Coal Reserves Protection Against Strikes Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 February 1924 · page 10

The Prime Minister's Department explained to-day that large reserves of coal held at Newcastle and in the South Coast districts of New South Wales by…

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Mine All Right Inspector's Report Reply to Mr. Barnett

Evening News · Wednesday 6 February 1924 · page 7

In a report to the Minister for Mines (Mr. Fitxpatrick) to-day, the Chief Inspector of Mines, Mr. Hindmarsh, rebuts the charges by…

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Rich Coal Seam Discovered by Accident Brisbane

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 February 1924 · page 10

It is understood on reliable authority that coal in payable quantities has been discovered at Rocklea, a few miles from Brisbane, in a large paddock…

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Smoking in Mines Penalty Too Light Magistrate's Comments Need for Legislation Cessnock

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 February 1924 · page 10

The police magistrate at Cessnock Court declared to-day that the penalty for smoking in safety-lamp mines was not heavy enough…

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Mining Under Cover P.M. Puts Law Right MUDGEE

Evening News · Wednesday 6 February 1924 · page 12

The practice of continuous mining on land under the cover of an authority to enter was condemned by Mr. E. A. Prior, P.M. An Application to…

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Business Done Yesterday in Money and Mining Along Line the Money Market Weakened, the Loan Terms Announced by the Federal Treasurer Having a Bad Influence Bank N.S.W. Stronger

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 6 February 1924 · page 8

The indefinite amount to be advanced. to the Federal Treasury by Australian lenders at 6 per cent., is having a had [?] of on the money and…

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Gambler's Gold

The Labor Daily · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 2

Gambler's Gold has had three different owners throughout his strenuous racing career. "Barney" Alien. who had high…

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Restless Miners Strikes Continue

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 8

The Co-operative and New Greta coal mines, in the northern district, resumed work yesterday. Aberdare Central, Aberdare South,…

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Gold for Credit

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 11

Sir George Fuller, in the course of his statement on Wednesday regarding the loan position as it affected the S[?] [?] [?] an important [?] to which…

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Price of Gold

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 11
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The Gold Producers Association reports that gold was quoted in London on Tuesday at 95/9 per ounce [?], an advance of [?] on the day. At this price the pound sterling…

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Considine Elected a Miners Secretary

The Labor Daily · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 3

BROKEN HILL, Wednesday [?] meeting of the Miners [?] last night Mr. Considine [?]…

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Killed in Mine Thirroul

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 11

Arthur Rowe (61), shot firer, of Austimer, was killed by a fall of stone in Excelsior colliery to-day. He was drilling a hole, preparatory to firing a shot,…

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In and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 9

Mid-week crushing by the Carlisle G.M. Company gave 100oz. from 39 loads, a grade of 2 12oz. Most of this, states the report, came from the spurs being worked off the w…

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There Is Trouble at Maitland Mines Three Mine Idle--Government Men Inspect While Men are Off--Unfair Test

The Labor Daily · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 3

NEWCASTILE. Wednesday.--"I am unable to state what is likely to happen as the outcome of the stoppage of three Maitland mines mentioned in…

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Gambler's Gold Consistent Record

Evening News · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 2

Gambler's Gold has won only three races since joining the pony ranks, but on each occasion he has been heavtily backed. [?] those who have followed…

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Mine Owners Won't Confer Grave Position at South Coast and W.D. Mines--Men Seek 8-Hour Day

The Labor Daily · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 1

A very grave position has arisen in connection with the dispute between [?] owners and the men regarding working conditions at Western…

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A Deadlock Coke Strike Miners' Attitude

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 8

While the Coke Proprietors' Association insists that the employees on strike shall either return to work on tho old terms or submit the matter…

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Gambler's Gold a Fine Record

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 5

One of the most consistent performers on A.R.C. tracks this season is gambler's Gold. The horse carried 8.12 to victory in the Flying: Handicap at Victoria Park…

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Work-in South [?] Mine. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 February 1924 · page 11

[?] of the South Broken [?] mine, reported to-day that the damage couped through the cage being attack in the shaft had been repaired, and work was proceeding as usual…

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