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Mining & the mines, 1932

4,003 stories in Sydney's papers · page 53 of 201

Collieries and Shipping Companies. Operating at Newcastle and District

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 8

The following are the names of the collieries and shipping companies with their addresses and telephone numbers, which are at present…

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Surface Gear Of Central Greta Colliery Ablaze

The Sun · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 1

Special photograph taken by "The Sun" photographer white the fire which demolished the pit top gear of Central Creta Colliery Was at its height after I o'clock this morning. Damage estimated at £20,000 was done through the destruction of the gear.--See also pictures on bach page…

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Burning Mine Near Railway Line

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 10

Flames were seen issuing from the burning Greta mine early yesterday morning, and reached a height of between 50 and,60 feet. This picture shows just how close the fire is to the main north railway line…

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Smoke And Gas From Central Greta Mine

The Sun · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 1

In taking this night picture "The Sun" photographer incurred a certain amount of risk. Everybody was Warned away as it was feared the gases Would ignite. Smoke is shown issuing from Central Creta mine…

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Greece Off Gold Standard. London, April 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 9

A message from Athens states that Greece has abandoned the gold standard…

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Mining Shakes in London London, April 25

The Sun · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 4

Dealings in shares in mining companies on the London Stock Exchange were on price bases as follow:-- B.H. Pty., 12s; North B.H., 48s 7½d;…

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Revival of Mining in Lithgow District. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 11

There has been a revival of mining activity in the Lithgow and surrounding districts. Parties of unemployed and others are busy on the Sunny Corner and older fields, and new…

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Money, Mines and Markets City Gossip Yokohama Specie Bank 10 P.C. DIVIDEND Reduced Profit for Japanese Bank

The Sun · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 4

At £533,994, net profit cleared by the Yokohama Specie Bank, Ltd., during the half-year ended December 31 last reflected a decrease of £6185…

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Mine Fire. Railway in Danger Flames Issue From Ground To Height of 60 Feet. (From Our Special Reporter.) Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 9

The fire which is burning in old underground colliery workings at Greta extended considerably this afternoon and this evening…

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FlNANCE and Commerce. Financial. Sterling in 1932. Britain Has Repaid £300,000,000. Help From the Indian Gold Hoards (World Copyright Reserved.) Ii

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 11

In a previous article, Mr. J. M. Keynes showed how a fall in Britain's investment income end exports had impaired her balance ot payments. In his second article, Mr. Keynes proceeds to discuss…

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Hidden Fires Show Through in Coal Town Greta Residents Keep Cool in Spite of Danger Poison Gas Railway Line So Far Has Escaped Damage Greta

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 26 April 1932 · page 5

FLAMES and smoke are now belching from cavities on both sides of the railway line in Greta, and the position is regarded as…

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Ives Reward Gold Mining

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 April 1932 · page 13

Ives Reward Gold Mining Co., N.L., Western Australia, incurred a loss of £ 198 for the year ended January 31, largely on account of administrative expenses. The debit balance is…

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Price of Gold

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 April 1932 · page 13

Gold was quoted in London on Monday at £5/10/10 per oz fine, our correspondent cables, an increase of /4 on Saturday's price…

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Collieries and Shipping Companies. Operating at Newcastle and District

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 27 April 1932 · page 8

The following are the names or the collieries and shipping companies with their addresses and telephone numbers, which are at present…

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Australian Price of Gold

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 April 1932 · page 13

The price fixed by the Commonwealth Bank for gold, including jewellery, lodged at the Melbourne Mint for the week ended April 22, is at the rate of approximately £6/4/7 per…

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Mt. Utopia Gold. Cobargo

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 April 1932 · page 12

Motbey Bros. have sunk 35 feet on a good "show" at Mt. Utopia, and have commenced a drive from the bottom of the shaft. They crushes six tons from the drive for a yield of…

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Newnes Mine May Be Leased To-day

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 27 April 1932 · page 7

THE Shale Oil Development Committee will meet today to consider applications that have been made for the…

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News From Mines Big Rise in Tin Prices

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 April 1932 · page 11

The sharp advance of £55 in the spot price of tin, and of £510 in the forward quotation, were the outstanding movements in the metal market in London on…

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Mining Rush by Air Interesting Canadian Development

Referee · Wednesday 27 April 1932 · page 23

NEW GUINEA and New Guinea gold gave the world the finest air freight service in the world. Now Canada is providing the…

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