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Mining & the mines, 1927

4,154 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 208

Treasure Trove Find of Gold Coroner's Inquiry London, Thursday, Jan. 6

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 1

A Treasure Trove inquest, an ancient and rare form of inquiry by a coroner, was held, at Rotherhithe to decide the ownership of 40 half…

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Grave Threat of Mines Stopping Northern Fields Not the Men's Fault Short Skips' Supply Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 6

A complete cessation of work on all Northern collieries is again threatened. despite Sydney and Newcastle conferences, from which it was hoped…

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"Knuckle-dusters on Hand of Joynton Smith" Scorned by Miners Proud of "Labor Daily" "Improving Every Day" Cessnock

The Labor Daily · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 6

The third anniversary of the "Labor Daily" is almost at hand. The paper, despite oceans of difficulties and armies of enemies, has carried on, and has…

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AUSTRALIA v. Japan To-morrow Horse Racing Gold Cup Day Cave Dweller to Win Moorefield Meeting

Evening News · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 2

HAVING ATTRACTED an acceptance of 16, the Moorefield Gold Cup promises to provide a very interesting [?] to-morrow. King…

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Miners Incensed Dismissal of Men Lithgow State Colliery Lithgow

The Labor Daily · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 5

A good dea. of friction has occurred at the State coalmine over the recent dismissals, and the matter has been referred to the Miners'…

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Mine Reports

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 20

The following mine reports have been issued: -- TWYFORD MALAYAN TIN: The company's representative cables: "Gungong Kantang, 40…

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The Miners. Northern Fields

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 15

A conference between the coal-owners and the representatives of the miners will be held in the Kembla Building, George-street, this morning, to discuss a number of grievances…

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Turning Coal to Oil

The World's News · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 18

Proffessor Fly, lecturere in technology at the Carnegie University, and secretary of the International Coal Conference at Pittsburg, interviewed there by…

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George Washington at the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 21

SILAS WIDDLECOTT was noted in the Gully for the great value he placed upon the truth. The virtue was all the more remarkable…

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Mining Notes. South Lucknow

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 4

A general meeting of shareholders was held in the company's office in Orange on Wednesday, December 22, 1926, Mr. S. V. Austin presiding…

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Locked-out Miners What British Owners Want

The Labor Daily · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 10

A Victorlan correspondent asks us to publish the following circular issued by the Bedlington Coal Company in England in reference to the lock-out…

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Lithgow Mines Strike Threatened Dismissals Question Lithgow

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 7

Trouble is looming at the Lithgow State mine, where over 500 men are employed, consequent on the dismissal of some 120 men prior to the…

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Maroubra Speedway Gold Helmet Race To-night's Racing

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 18

An excellent programme of car and motor cycling events has been drawn up for to-night's meeting at Maroubra Speedway. In the Gold Helmet contest…

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Selections for Moorefield and Heddon Greta -- Hoppicker for the Gold Cup Gold Cup Is Open Hoppicker Should Run Well Cavedweller Hard to Beat

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 8

Since its institution, the Gold Cup, which is to be run at Moorefield to-day, has proved an interesting event, but never before has it presented such an open appearance. Avrom and Anasete are the only two of the…

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Mining Risks Aim of New Act Tests for Deputies

Evening News · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 3

THE Coal Mines Regulation Amendment Act, which has just come into operation, and to Which the Minister, Mr. Baddeley,…

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Cave Dweller Wins Gold Cup Does Hat Trick Aeneid All Way

Evening News · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 5

THERE was a large attendance at the to-day. A programme of nine events was decided. The weather was fine…

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What Became of Miners' £100,000 Sydney's Costly Labour Newspaper Amazing Story of Willis Finance

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 3

THREE years ago this week A. C. Willis secured the "Daily Mail" newspaper for the A.L.P. Since then, by drawing upon the funds of the W.I.U. (Coal Miners' Federation), he has succeeded in keeping the "Labor…

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Cheap Information Avrom Surprises in Gold Cup

Truth · Sunday 9 January 1927 · page 2

STARTING Avrom in the Gold Cup at Moorefield yesterday looked like the height of optimism. He had never proved himself to be a real…

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Prince of Coal-heavers in Foreign Legion Berlin

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 January 1927 · page 2

A coalheaver, Hurry Domela, who masqueraded successively as Prince Wilhelm of Prussia, Baron Vonkorff, and the Prince of Lieven, was arrested as he was…

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Twos About the Grey Speedy Chrysolaus Gelding Money From Gold Brick

Truth · Sunday 9 January 1927 · page 2

THERE were no flaws in backers' judgment in the second division of yesterday's Juvenile Handicap at Moorefield. OUTSIDE Desdemona and Gold Brick, money for other candidates was as…

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