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Mining & the mines, 1931

4,249 stories in Sydney's papers · page 42 of 213

Barrier Mines. Precarious Position. May Suspend Operations. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 14

Mr. C. J. Emery, president of the Mining Managers' Association, indicated at a conference between the association and the Barrier Industrial Council to-day that Broken…

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State Parliament. the Gold Standard. Uproar at Question Time

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 12

When Mr. C. E. Martin, the new member for Young, has had more experience of Parliament, he will no doubt realise the wisdom of paying less attention to interjections. Out…

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Gold Isn't Precious: When Compared With 27 Other Metals

The World's News · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 29

WHEN you think of the extent to which metals are used, it seems astonishing that the average person is unable to name a dozen of them. As a matter of fact,…

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The "Referee's" Breeding Page Around Australia's Great Studs Havilah, "The Land of Gold"—Famous Horse and Cattle Country—A Family of Eminent Sportsmen

Referee · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 10

MR. HUNTER WHITES Havilah is one of the most widely-known breeding establishments in Australia, It is situated a few miles from Mudgee, on the Sydney side, and is ideal country for the production of high-class horses, sheep, and cattle. Wool from this district often…

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The Mines. New Greta Colliery Closed. West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 10

New Greta Colliery at Greta has closed down, and is likely to remain idle for at least she weeks…

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Gold-diggers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 14

A party of prospectors, most of whom wore previously connected with large business concer[?]s in the city, left Sydney on Wednesday morning for the…

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Gold Dust

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 3

BE gentle and kind with everyone and severs with yourself. The heart sometimes finds out things that the reason cannot…

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Price of Gold

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 11

Gold was quoted in London on Tuesday, our correspondent cables, at 84/11£ per oz fine, a decrease of /0[?] since Wednesday of last week…

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Mining the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 11

Turnover in yesterday's mining share market expanded over that of the previous day, but was still below normal. Prices moved in irregular fashion. In view of a rise in metals,…

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"Hoping---" Mine Host Smiles Newnes Hotel Newnes

The Sun · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 13

A barrel of beer arrived at Newnes to-day--the first to reach the deserted township since the shale oil plant…

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News From the Mines Good Rises in Metals

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 12

Prices of all metals were appreciably firmer on the London metal market on Tuesday, in some cases substantial gains being registered…

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Newnes Field. Mr. Broue and Miners' Officials. LITHGOW

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 10

Thirty additional men were engaged for the Newnes oil shale field to-day. They are to begin in the morning on the clearing of a track from Glen Alice to Newnes, the clearing…

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2000 Men Seeking Gold Govt. Cannot Help Others

The Labor Daily · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 4

It was ascertained yesterday that 2000 prospectors for gold have been working under the scheme of the Mines Department whereby they are…

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New Life for Shale Oil Mine North Shore Bridge Approach

The Sun · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 24

Work in connection with the probable re-opening of the Newnes shale oil mine and refineries is being pushed ahead. Unemployed men are still standing-by on the off-chance of securing employment. One party is shown below, around a camp fire, making a meal from light rations. Above is a deserted…

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Gold Teeth for Dog Terrier in Dentist's Chair

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 17

Every dog has its day, but to few dogs can have been given such "golden hours" as "Pepper," a young Airedale terrier, enjoyed…

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Rich Gold-bearing Areas in N.Z. Weelington (N.z.) Wed

The Labor Daily · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 5

A party of geologists who have returned from an expedition to the West Coast Sounds, report that in their opinion there is untold wealth…

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Indications of Gold. In New Zealand Sounds. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 8

A party of geologists, comprising Professors Benson (Dunedin), Bertrand (Auckland), King (Wellington), and Keble (Melbourne), returned to-day from an expedition to…

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Money, Mines and Markets City Gossip Motor Merger Terms General & HOLDEN'S Confidence in Australia

The Sun · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 4

As a practical demonstration of confidence in the Commonwealth, on the part of one of the most influential and financially robust business…

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'Abolition of Gold Standard Urged Mr. Beasley Upholds Repudiation Plan at East Sydney Attack Made on the Banks

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 7

OPENING the Labor campaign in East Sydney last night on behalf of Aid. Ward, the Assistant Minister for Industry (Mr. Beasley) propounded and upheld Mr. Lang's repudiation plans…

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Ironbark Gold Mining Co

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 13

Ironbark Gold Mining Co., for the half-year ended December 31, after bringing forward £105, shows a credit balance of £47, making the accumulated deficit £26,000…

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