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Mining & the mines, 1934

4,506 stories in Sydney's papers · page 46 of 226

"Goldfields Week" Inaugurated by Premier. From Gold to Agriculture. a Moral for the State. (By Our Special, Reporter.) West Wyalong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 March 1934 · page 8

The twin towns of Wyalong and West Wyalong, formerly the centres of great mining activity, are celebrating "Goldfields Week," and are crowded with visitors from all parts…

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General Cable News. Price of Gold. London, March 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 March 1934 · page 9

The price of gold was quoted to-day at £6/16/10/ an ounce fine, compared with £6/16/10[?] on Saturday. DOLLAR AND FRANC QUOTATIONS…

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Demarcation Dispute. May Affect Other Mines. Conference of Lodges Called. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 March 1934 · page 10

The northern miners' management committee decided late this afternoon on action which may involve all mines under the control of the merger company of J. and A…

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City Gossip Australia's Recovery Price of Gold Australia's Recovery "Overflow"

The Sun · Tuesday 13 March 1934 · page 4

That the internal economic improvement which is taking place in many countries, must, when it reaches a certain point, tend to…

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Turnover on 'Change Was Small Irregular Market In Investments Gold Is Firm

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 13 March 1934 · page 10

The turnover on the Stock Exchange yesterday was small and the market for investments, generally was irregular…

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Caledonian Collieries. Coal Demand Slightly Improves

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 15

Caledonian Collieries, Ltd., slightly in creased its profit last year—£13,278, as against £12,584 in 1932. The debit balance of £12,717 brought forward is extinguished,…

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Coal From Oil

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 4

In an official statement issued from Canberra, it is confirmed that the Canberra Government, through Mr. Stanley Bruce, in London, has been negotiating with Imperial Chemical Industries Limited for the erection of a…

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WYALONG. Romance of Gold-mining. an Agricultural Eldorado. (By Our Special, Reporter.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 12

A notable example of rural industrial activity following the decadence of the goldmining industry is afforded at Wyalong, which is celebrating "Back to Wyalong Goldfields…

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Mining Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 15

TONGKAH HARBOUR TIN, N.L.—Weeks output from Harbour dredge five tons, Bang Neang dredge six tons Bidor dredge five tons. Bider dredge closed four diys owing restriction…

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Arnheim Land Gold

The Sun · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 4

Directors of Arnheim Land Gold Development, N.L., have received from the company's engineer a message dated March 4. stating that work is proceeding very…

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Price for Gold

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 3

For gold lodged at the Melbourne branch of the Royal Mint during last week, the price fixed by the Commonwealth Bank was £7/14/10 an oz.,…

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Wonthaggi Dispute. Residents Support Miners

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 8

At a public meeting Held on Monday residents of Wonthaggi (V.) declared their support for the miners in their dispute with the management of the Victorian…

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Australian Price of Gold

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 15

The price fixed by the Commonwealth Bank for gold, including jewellery, lodged at the Melbourne Mint, for the week ended March 9, is at the rate of approximately £7/14/10 per…

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Lean Year For Caledonian Coal

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 12

Although the demand for coal showed slight improvement during 1933, the directors of Caledonian Collieries, Ltd., were…

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Price of Gold London

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 8

The price of gold to-day was £6163½ an ounce fine. The dollar was at 5.09½, and the franc at 77⅜…

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Mining the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 15

The mining share market was active yesterday Keen interest was shown in tin stocks, principally because of the enhanced price of the metal in London. Prices were generally…

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City Coal Contracts Recommended By Committee

The Sun · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 11

The following contracts for the supply of 143,500 tons of coal to Bunnerong power station, at a cost of £129,170, were recommended by the…

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Barrier Miners. Benefit Payments to Widows. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 17

As the result of a report received from the Medical Board, dependents of 29 men who died from causes other than tuberculosis or pneumoconlosis will be removed from…

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General Cable News. Price of Gold. London, March 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 14

The price of gold to-day was £6/16/3½ an ounce fine, compared with £6/16/10 yesterday FOREIGN EXCHANGES. The united States dollar was quoted…

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Oil From Coal Sen. McLAUGHLAN Is Answered Maitland

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 8

REFERRING to the statement made yesterday by Sen. McLaughlan, that only 3½ gallons of oil could be obtained from a ton of…

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