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Mining & the mines, 1927

4,154 stories in Sydney's papers · page 82 of 208

Tragic Failure Arbitration System Mining Man's View Hobart

The Sun · Saturday 28 May 1927 · page 4

"The arbitration system of Australia has proved a tragic failure," declared Mr. R. M. Murray, in his presidential address at the conference of the…

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From Crook to Policeman Life Story of N.z. Gold Thief

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 28 May 1927 · page 9

N. ZEALAND has produced no more intriguing rogue than Bishop, who robbed the bullion chamber of the old "Navua," who…

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Gold Whip for Davidson

Sunday Times · Sunday 29 May 1927 · page 7

After riding Horton Gag to victory in the Newcastle Cup, 8. Davidson was presented with' a gold-mounted whip by Mr. A. F. Hall. Chairman…

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The Cooran Gold Mines Settler Tells Story of Old Digger Who Found Rich Spot

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 30 May 1927 · page 3

BRISBANE, Sunday.--Questioned concerning the presence of gold about Cooran, Mr. A. Ferguson, an early settler of the locality, who mined…

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Miners' Diseases Premier's Help Sought

The Labor Daily · Monday 30 May 1927 · page 5

The Central Council of the Miners' Federation (W.I.U. of A.) concluded its conference on Saturday at the central offices, Rawson Chambers…

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Relations with Russia British Miners' Move London

The Sun · Monday 30 May 1927 · page 5

A special delegate conference of the Miners' Federation on June 2, says the "Weekly Dispatch," will attempt to strengthen the…

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Money, Mines & Merchandise City Gossip Outlook for Tin World Supplies

The Sun · Monday 30 May 1927 · page 6

Australian capital Invested in tin ventures in Siam, Burma, and Malaya brings in over halt a million per annum in dividends, and the figures are…

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Silver Rush at Mount Werong Close to Old Mine Bathurst

Evening News · Monday 30 May 1927 · page 7

FEVERISH prospecting is the order at Mount Werong, beyond Oberon, where miners are confident that rich deposits of…

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150 Paid Off Militant Trimmers Coal Haulage Stops Newcastle

Evening News · Monday 30 May 1927 · page 9

AS AN OUTCOME of the coal trimmers' strike, 150 crane drivers employed by the Railway Commissioners were paid off…

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Miners and A.L.P. Mr. Charlton's Efforts Peace Move Too Late

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 30 May 1927 · page 2

The hidden hand directing the move for peace in the Labor movement by the miners' council is to be traced to the leader of the Federal…

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King's Gold Medal for Atlantic Flier May Be Brig.-general Brussels

The Labor Daily · Monday 30 May 1927 · page 1

King Albert received Lindborgh in the Throne-room of the Palace, and pinned a gold medal and the Order of Leopold for Aviators on his…

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Faction Fight. "Lang Did Right by Calling Their Bluff" Support From Miners Doom of the "Jibbers" Kurri Kurri

The Labor Daily · Monday 30 May 1927 · page 5

"I am certain the whole of the industrial community of the State is behind the Premier in the stand he has taken in the present…

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British Mining Blocked in Siberia Follows Arcos Raid China Expels Russian Agents Powers' Attitude Dubious London

The Labor Daily · Monday 30 May 1927 · page 1

WITH the break in trade and diplomatic relations between Britain and Russia, both countries may suffer in trade facilities. Russian authorities have forbidden British mining companies who cured important mining concessions to continue operations…

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Gold Mining. Western Australia. Amalgamation of Interests

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 31 May 1927 · page 10

The Development and Migration Commission has forwarded to the Commonwealth Government an interim report on the goldmining industry of Western Australia, with…

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Gold Mining. Western Australia. Lgamation of Interests

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 31 May 1927 · page 13

The Development and Migration Commission [?] forwarded to the Commonwealth Government an interim report on the goldmining industry of W[?]ern Australia, with…

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Miners' Attitude

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 31 May 1927 · page 9

The miners are hopeful that their proposal to hold a special conference of the Labour party on July 2 will be agreed to by the leaders of the warring factions…

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Alluvial Gold

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 31 May 1927 · page 5

Reports from F[?]eld concerning the activities of the Alluvial Gold and Platinum Miners Ltd., are encouraging. The manager is satisfied that they…

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Mine Reports The following mine reports have been received:--

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 31 May 1927 · page 17

TARANAKI OIL.--Progress report, Walapu No. 2 well drilled 1430ft., through grey shale, and 10ln. casing laid to 1413ft. Taranaki No. 3 well: 90ft. of stove pipe casing placed to…

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Trimmers' Strike. Idle Collieries. Shipping at Standshll. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 31 May 1927 · page 9

The strike of coal trimmers continues. In the coat industry the prolongation of the dispute between the Port Hunter Stevedores' Association and the Trimmers' Union has had…

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Gold, Blue, and Lavender

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 31 May 1927 · page 21

TULLE in gold and blue, the colors of the Country Women's Association, formed a pleasing background to masses of Iceland poppies and…

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