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Mining & the mines, 1934

4,506 stories in Sydney's papers · page 35 of 226

Caledonian Collieries Pass Dividends

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 13

Caledonian Collieries, Limited, announce that, due to the continuance of intensive competition and unsatisfactory prices, the profit from the operations of the company for the…

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Queensland Gold Yield

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 1

THE value of gold produced in Queensland during last month was £28,591, as compared with £17,012 for January last year. Of the total…

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Gold Shares Leap

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--A general recovery in prices of Commonwealth Loans, and a spectacular market in Enterprise of New Guinea Gold…

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Collieries and Shipping Companies. Operating at Newcastle and District

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 6

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

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Quest for Gold Areas

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 12

After consulting with the company's representative, who has specially returned to confer with the board on the company's activities, the directors of New Guinea, N.L.,…

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Gold Lace and Roses

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 10

AN exquisite veil of pale gold lace appliqued with gold roses and held by a diamante coronet was chosen by Miss Stella Marks,…

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Mining Exchanges. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 13

To-day's sales included:- Silver-lead: Broken Hill South, 73/, 73/9; North Broken Hill, 94/, 94/3; Zinc Corporation, ord., 41/10[?]…

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Mining the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 13

Movement in gold shares in yesterday's mining share market favoured a stronger feeling. Prices of a wide variety of issues made modest gains. Dealings were concerned chiefly…

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Rough Seas Can Stop a Mine Working

The Labor Daily · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 13

A rough sea can bo responsible for a mine stoppage. Such will be the case at Maitland Main colliery to-morrow, when work will not be…

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Coal Economy. Comparison of Two British Coasters

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 5

Even in the operation of relatively small vessels the subject of efficient steam generation is attracting attention. In the case of two British…

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Gold Medal But Frank Spruce Needs Work

The Sun · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 12

Yesterday Frank Spruce, the young hero of the shark attack in the George's River, East Hills on January 27 received the gold medal of the…

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Mt. Lyell Mine. Lack of Rain May Suspend Operations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 13

The directors of the Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Co., Ltd., announced yesterday that, unless sufficient rain falls at Mount Lyell before Sunday, February 25, it will be…

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Governor and the Show Miners to Boycott If He Opens

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 1

CESSNOCK, Thursday.--Should the Governor open Cessnock Show? is becoming a more controversial point than many of the issues in the…

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Woman's Surprise. Snake Mistaken for Coal Shovel. LIVERPOOL

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 11

A black snake which entered the drawing-room of Mr. H. Bell, of Hoxton Park, assumed such a shape that it was mistaken by Mrs. Bell for a coal shovel, and she was about to pick…

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General Cable News. Price of Gold. London, Feb. 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 12

The price of gold to-day was £6/16/1 an ounce fine, compared with £6/16/5 yesterday. FOREIGN EXCHANGES. The United States dollar was quoted to-day…

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Topics for Women Gold Net For Brides Veil Synagogue Wedding

The Sun · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 14

A frock of while satin, with a train, and a bodice ornamented with crystal beads was worn by Miss Stella Marks, younger daughter of…

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Half Volleys From the Base-line. This Week’s Gold Cap

The St George Call · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 5

“Life-Saver, ” Norm Murphy, the Brundah Wonder, enters the select band of players by winning this week’s gold cup on a forfeit. He wins most…

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Buyers of Bonds Are Nervous But Fall In Prices Stemmed Gold Firmer

The Labor Daily · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 12

Values for most groups of securities continue to decline on Change. The turnover in stocks and shares, 'despite shareholders…

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Pioneer Shoalhaven Family — Link With Araluen Goldfields

The Land · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 3

THE President of the Braidwood Show, Mr. W. Underwood Alley, was among the many presidents of kindred associations who accepted an invitation to be present at the 59th Annual Exhibition held by the Shoalhaven A. and H. Association, at Nowra last week…

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Colliery Reopening. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1934 · page 16

The Vale of Clwydd colliery, after being closed for three and a half years, is to reopen on Monday, when 12 miners and seven off hand men are to he engaged. A new…

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