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Mining & the mines, 1927

4,154 stories in Sydney's papers · page 76 of 208

Motoring. Brinck's Farewell. Elder Wins Gold Helmet

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 May 1927 · page 8

There was a large crowd at the Maroubra Speedway on Saturday night to witness the racing. Many were attracted by the fact that the popular American motor cyclist, Eddie Brinck, made his last…

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"Rafferty Rules" Says Mr. Bird "Will We Meekly Submit?" Why Fear of the Miners?

The Labor Daily · Monday 16 May 1927 · page 5

COMMENTING on a report which appeared in the "Sunday Sun," which paper, with the "News" and other Tory sheets,…

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Robbed on Lonely Road Midnight Hold-up Mining Towns Victimised Adelaide

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 May 1927 · page 2

Rumors of several hold-ups have been current in Kadina and Moonta, two mining towns on Yorke Peninsula, for the past fortnight, but nothing…

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Dividends Payable. Mining

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 17 May 1927 · page 5

South B.H.: 1/6 a share and bonus of 6d a share: payable May 18. Kuala Lumpur: 1/- a share; payable May 21…

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Cunard Line. May Revert to Coal

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 17 May 1927 · page 4

Sir Thomas Royden, presiding at the annual meeting of the Cunard Steamship Company, at Liverpool, said the company's bill for oil fuel was actually…

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The Man the Street To the Editor "Mine Be."

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 17 May 1927 · page 4

Sir,—John Masefield is a poet La[?]ites should read. To put it in his own words:-- "Others may sing of the wine and…

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Housing the Workers Miners' Shacks and Hovels New Housing Bill

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 17 May 1927 · page 6

The housing conditions on some of the northern coalfields, pact [?]larly at Catherine Hill Hay, were [?] scribed by the Housing Commission [?]…

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New "Strike" Three Days From Salamoa Miners Investigate Salamoa

The Sun · Tuesday 17 May 1927 · page 12

A new "strike" is reported near Kinnear Quasang, three days' journey from Salomon. Several miners have left to…

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Mining Market. Moderate Turnover Eastern Tins Weaker

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 17 May 1927 · page 8

There was a considerable improvement in mining yesterday on Change. The market was weaker. Despite the absence of information as to the State of the [?]…

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The Faction Fight. Miners Watching Federal Conference Strong Resentment Kurri Kurri

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 17 May 1927 · page 3

The Federal Conference decisions at Canberra are being closely followed by the miners. It is the general opinion that the…

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New Zealand Coal. Local Supplies. Independent of Australia. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 May 1927 · page 12

The Under-Secretary for Mines (Mr. A. H. Kimbell), referring to a statement by Mr. Pettigrew, representative of the Abermain Colliery, that if New Zealand railways used…

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Gold Plate at Royal Banquet King Toasts President London, Monday Night

The Sun · Tuesday 17 May 1927 · page 23

The famous gold plate was used at the banquet at Buckingham Palace in honor of the French President. 150 guests being present. The staircase…

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With the Speed Wizards "Sprouts" Elders Keeps on Sprouting His Third Gold Helmet

Sydney Sportsman · Tuesday 17 May 1927 · page 15

A chilly night with a nip from the sea did not affect the attendance at Maroubra on Saturday. The crowd was a record, totalling 25,000, demonstrating that speed racing among the wizards of the track is becoming more popular than ever. THRILLING sport, with remarkably…

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Mine Electricians

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 18 May 1927 · page 3

By direction of Mr. J. M. Baddeley. Minister for Minos, an examination for certificates of competency as mine electrician wan held at the Technical…

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Mining. the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 May 1927 · page 17

An all-round fall in the first metal quotations of the week was a depressing factor in the mining share market yesterday. Barriers were sensitive to it. Norths sold…

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Junction North B.h. Mine, N.l

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 May 1927 · page 17

The accounts of the Junction North Broken Hill Mine. N.L., for the half-year ended March 31, show a loss of £5664, compared with a net profit of £6999 for the previous…

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The Hat-trick Gold Quest Scores Triple Success

Referee · Wednesday 18 May 1927 · page 6

Hat-tricks are registered on A.R.C. courses more frequently than any other. The latest is that by the 14.1 pony, Gold Quest, who, by wi-…

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Coal Trouble Looming at Sth. Maitland Friday Will Decide Cessnock

The Sun · Wednesday 18 May 1927 · page 11

Unless a satisfactory arrangement can be arrived at between the colliery proprietors and members of the Deputies' Association there is a possibility of further trouble on…

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Trapped in a Mine Mate's Frantic Efforts at Rescue But Buried Man Dies

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 May 1927 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. -- Working 100 feet from the mouth of a tunnel at Sambass mine, about four miles from Harrietville, last night, two…

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Money, Mines & Merchandise City Gossip Record Insurance Profits Col. Mutual Life Colonial Mutual Life Assurance

The Sun · Wednesday 18 May 1927 · page 8

The annual accounts of the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd., for the year ended December 31 last disclose a substantial increase in new…

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