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Mining & the mines, 1928

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Trice of Gold

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 13

Gold was quoted in London on Tuesday, our correspondent cables, at 84/10½ per oz. fine, a decrease of three farthings on the price ruling since March 30…

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Miners' Presents to "Bondy" Hoare

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 2

NEWCASTLE, Wednesday.--Stockton Borehole men entertained Mr. "Bandy" Hoare and Messrs. W. and J. Simpson at a social evening…

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Coal Tenders. City Council Supplies

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 11

Statements regarding the acceptance of a quotation for coal supplies by the City Commissioners was made by Mr. M. Burke in the Legislative Assembly last night…

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Gas in Corrimal Mine Wollongong

The Labor Daily · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 8

In view of the presence of gas in a section of the Corrimal mine, the miners' executive has arranged to have a thorough inspection made before the workmen…

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Mining. the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 13

A little activity was infused into the mining share market yesterday and produced a brighter tone. Souths, the only Barrier stock dealt in, eased /3 at 43/6. Mt. Isa. of which…

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Coal Tenders "Nothing Improper" Fleming's Interviews

The Sun · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 13

The Chief Civic Commissioner (Mr. Fleming) this afternoon replied to the allegation made by ex-Alderman Burke in the Legislative Assombly…

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Chapels in a Mine. a Wonder-city Underground

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 36

There is but little singularity in the fact that a chapel is under the ground. Numberless, indeed, are the instances of such, beginning from the very earliest—…

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While They Slept Six Miners Killed Calcutta

The Sun · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 1

At the Mudidih colliery on the [?]haria coalfield the collapse of mine pillars resulted in a subsidence of the land on which stood the miners…

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Miners Leaving Edie Creek Field Only 70 Left

The Sun · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 13

There are only about 70 minors working on the field's at Edie Creek and Bulolo, according to Mr. C. Booth, who arrived by the Montoro this afternoon…

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Russian Gold Claims of France Moscow

The Labor Daily · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 1

The French claims to the £1,000,000 Soviet Union gold which is now deposited in banks of New York, were declared to he without any basis by…

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To Help Workless Miners Strike Levy Broken Hill

The Labor Daily · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 1

IT was decided at a meeting of the W.I.U. last night to strike a levy of 5 per cent, on members in assist the unemployed. The levy will be…

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Body Found in Mine Lithgow Flood Echo Dairyman Swept Into Tunnel Lithgow

The Labor Daily · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 1

Considerable excitement prevailed yesterday at noon when it was announced that the body of Mr. John Brennan. Oakey Park dairyman, had…

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Civic Chief and Coal Owner Mr. Burke's Charge Strange Story About Tenders

The Labor Daily · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 1

"IF we had no other reason, I think the Government should be severely censured for the inaction of the Civic…

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Platinum. Gold and Gems Mount Werong Find Rich Lode Discovered Goulburn

The Labor Daily · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 4

Old pioneers who for forty years have pinned their faith to Mt. Werong, hope that it may now be justified. A rich discovery of platinum, gold and…

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Charlot Wins Gold Cup Albury's Big Race Valamita's Good Effort Albury

The Labor Daily · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 2

GOING out at 5 to 1, Chariot won the Albury Gold Cup, after a great race with Valamita, who finished very fast…

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Money, Mines & Markets City Gossip Goodyear's Big Loss Bon Marche's Div. Goodyear Tyre Loses £38,754

The Sun · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 4

The Goodyear Tyro and Rubber Co. (Australia), Ltd., was formed in 1920, and the first full year's operations concluded on December 31 last…

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Miners Want Food and Clothing Struggle in U.S.A. 100,000 Locked Out Pittsburgh (U.s.a.), Wed

The Labor Daily · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 1

"GIVE us food and clothing to maintain the spark of life in our families, and we will fight on until the proud coal barons are…

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Salamoa Goldfields, Ltd

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 13

The directors of the Salamoa Goldfields, Ltd., in their report on the first year of the company's operations to February 29, state that on the report of Mr. Ian Archibald, whom…

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Mine Reports

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 18

TAKUAPA TIN.--In the absence of unforeseen circumstances it is expected that No. 2 dredge will commence operations during August. GUINEA GOLD.--March return, 347oz. of…

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Colorado Miners’ Appeal

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 2

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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