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Mining & the mines, 1928

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Moorefield Gold Cup Presented To=day

The Sun · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 13

At Tattersall's Club to-day, Mr. S. A. Gilder, chairman of the Moorefield Racing Club, handed to Mr. E. Steele the trophy won by Honan, who scored…

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Gold and Blue Country Women at Ambassadors

Evening News · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 20

GLOWING proof of the benefits of living in the country were the women who thronged the Ambassadors last night when the Gold and…

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Honoring Bondy Miners Recognition Presentation to Be Made Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 5

"Bondy" Hoare, Northern Miners President, is to be presented with an ornamental clock at a smoke might arranged by Stockton-Borenble Miners…

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For Women. Blue and Gold Ball. for Country Women's Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 6

"Sydney's gayest country ball" and "the blue ribbon event of Easter" were some of the terms used by the central executive of the Country Women's Association to describe…

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Gold Coast Visit J. H. Thomas a Success London

Evening News · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 1

MR. J. H. THOMAS. M.P., general secretary to the National Union of Railwaymen, who was Colonial Secretary in the Labor Ministry, concluded his visit…

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Marts—money—mines and Maritime Money Rates Remain Firm Drop in Rubber

Evening News · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 11

There does not seem much prospect of a fall in money rates during the next six months. There is a fair amount of money for investment, but the investors…

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Money, Mines & Markets City Gossip Financing Exports W. Brooks' Accounts Banks' Exports Pool

The Sun · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 4

Wool bills for £14,672,000, and wheat bills for £4,452,000, wore negotiated by the bunks' pool during the period from January 2 to March 26 last…

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Leasing of State Coal Reservations Govt. As Esau Baddlley's Attack. Posterity's Birthright

The Labor Daily · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 5

MR. J. M. BADDELLY, M.L.A., ex-minister of the Labor party stated yesterday that he was [?] to [?] a report…

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Four Tons of Coal Fall on Man Pelaw Main Fatality Kurri Kurri

The Labor Daily · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 5

Joseph Pringle of Edward Street Kurri Kurri, was killed by a fall of coal in Pelaw Main colliery at 12.30 to-day. He was very badly crushed…

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Brilliant Blue and Gold Ball Many Debutantes Presented to Vice-Royalty Amusing Novelties

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 25

CARROTS and bananas, which, turned out to be toy trumpets, selected by members of the Country Women's Association as some of the…

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High Honor for Shark Heroine Awarded Humane Society's Gold Medal Albert Medal, Too?

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 3

Believed to be the only woman ever to receive the honor, Miss Lucy Donaldson, heroine of the Merewether shark tragedy. was…

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Caught in Trap Under Four Tons of Coal Miner Killed at Pelaw-Main Internal Injuries

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 3

MAITLAND, Wednesday.--While at work in the Pelaw-Main Colliery to-day, James Pringle, a miner, was killed through a fall of…

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Mr. Willis Blocked at Conference Important Resolutions on Mining Industry Will Try Again

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 3

Although he tried every means, Mr. A. C. Willis was thwarted in an endeavor to move several important resolutions bearing on the…

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Miners' Proposals Are Held Up Levy on All A.l.p. Members Is Rejected Conference in Vigorous Mood Two Tense Divisions

The Labor Daily · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 5

ANOTHER solid working session of the A.L.P. Conference was held last night. Considerable discussion took place on a motion to appoint a paid metropolitan organiser. Ultimately it was decided to utilise the…

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Goldfielders Welcome Hinkler 300-Mile Trip to Kalgoorlie in 3½ Hours

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 2

KALGOORLIE, Wednesday.--Hinkler, accompanied by Mrs. Hinkler, landed on the Boulder racecourse punctually at 3 o'clock. He covered the 300…

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Those 'Coal Mining Leases Chaffey Defends Cabinet "No More State Mines." He Says Richmond Lease Confirmed

The Labor Daily · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 6

IN connection with the controversy arising from the decision of the Government to open to private companies certain coal leases and reservations held by the State for future hydro electric expansion, the Minister for Mines, Mr. Chaffey, replied yesterday to the criticism of Mr. J. M. Baddeley,…

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Colorado Miners’ Appeal

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 3

To get money for the Colorado Miners’ Appeal, the Militant Women’s Group of Sydney is holding a competition, to be finalised on May Day…

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Mount Isa Mines, Limited

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 13

The following progress report has been received from the superintendent of Mount Isa Mines, Limited, for the period ended March 31:- Rio Grande Lode: No. 211 diamond drill borehole…

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Dubbo Gold Cup

Evening News · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 3

The Dubbo Racing Club's Gold Cup meeting is to be held on Thursday and Friday, May 3 and 4 The Cup carries £300 in added money, and the winner will receive a Gold…

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Coal Pool Wanted No Further Leases Levy of 1 a Ton Unemployed Relief A.l.p. Backs the Miners

The Labor Daily · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 5

"THAT while recognising the socialisation of the mining industry is the logical solution of the prevailing chaotic condition, however, in…

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