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Mining & the mines, 1936

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Oil Policy. Subsidies Probable. Search for Wells. Action on Shale and Coal Only Deferred

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 10

To expedite the search for well-oil, it is expected that the Federal Government will seek State co-operation in the granting of generous subsidies for approved geological…

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Industrial News Wage-cuts Being Restored Miners in N.Z. Make Progress 7-Hours Day In Industry Likely

The Labor Daily · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 8

FOLLOWING the extensive campaign that was conducted by the New Zealand mineworkers, it was reported to yesterday's meeting of the…

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Lyons Stampeded Into Statement Govt. Oil Policy Is Defined Oil From Coal & Shale Not Abandoned 'Deferred' Canberra

The Labor Daily · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 8

STAMPEDED by the widespread indignation created by the Ministerial statement concerning the Government's oil policy, the Prime…

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Commonwealth Mining and Finance Sand Queen Mine Starts Proving Values

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 11

THE Sand Queen Gladsome mine, owned by the Commonwealth Mining and Finance Co, of the Bernales group, has recently been…

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Excelsior Collieries' Liquidation Proposals Evoke Criticism Better Arrangements Could Be Made

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 11

THE liquidation proposals placed before shareholders in Excelsior collieries during the week were made the subject of severe criticism at the meeting. Some of the shareholders asked why should the idea of…

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Gold, Dollar, Franc London

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 5

The price of gold to-day was £7010 an ounce fine, being a decrease of ½d on yesterday's price. The dollar was quoted at 4.98 3-16 to the…

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Mining Exchanges. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 19

To-day's sales Included:- Silver lead: Sulphide Corp., ord., 14/: Zinc Coip., ord., 73/3. Gold: Anglo-Australian, 7/8, 7/9: Arrow (paid),…

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Mining the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 19

All sections of the mining share market had a better tone yesterday. Leading counters in the gold section were quiet but fairly steady. Shares of companies reporting…

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Problems of Miners Baddeley Discusses with Council

The Labor Daily · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 8

MAJOR problems affecting the mining industry, including the small mines menace, amendments to the Coal Mines Regulation Act and…

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Mine Worker's Death. Jury's Recommendation. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 21

The jury on the inquest into the death of Edmond Kenny, a sand pass runner, which occurred at South mine on January 22, to-day returned a verdict of accidental death…

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Gold Find Did You Know? Answer List

The Sun · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 8

HERE are answers to the general knowledge questions printed on page 3. 1. At Ballarat, in 1858. Weighed…

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Miners' Federation. Relations with Labour Members. Move for Closer Unity

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 21

Proposals for closer unity between the Miners' Federation and the Labour members representing coalfield constituencies were adopted at a meeting of the council of the…

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Mining Shakes in London London, February 14

The Sun · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 2

Sales of and quotations for mining shares on the Stock Exchange to-day included:-- North B.H., buyer 123s 9d, seller 128s 9d; B.H. South, sale 90s; B.H. Proprietary, b…

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General Cable News. Price of Gold. London, Feb. 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 18

Gold was quoted to-day at £7/0/10 an ounce fine, compared with £7/0/10[?] yesterday. FOREIGN EXCHANGES. The United States dollar was quoted to-day…

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All in Favor Gold Rod Should Win His Division

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Friday. -- Sydney racegoers expect to get some of the expenses of the Melbourne trip from Gold Rod. in the first division of the…

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Why I Publish Smiths Weekly An Old Friend Of Mine -- -- Bobs Up Again

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 12

IF you live long enough and cultivate a memory, you will be surprised over the years at the number of your ideas which shape themselves into public…

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Gold for Silver. United States Purchase. China Profits From Deal. Washington, Feb. 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 17

Some details of the gold transaction with China-were revealed to-day by the Secretary of the Treasury (Mr. Henry Morgenthau, Junior)…

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Gold for Banks of China How U.S.A. Treasury Gave Aid Washington

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 6

SOME details of the recent gold transactions with China were revealed by the Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Henry…

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Money, Mines & Markets City Gossip Aust. Gas Light Victoria Insurance A.G.L. Co. nets £235,465

The Sun · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 2

Latest accounts of the Australian Gas Light Co. cover the year to December 31 last, the date of the annual statement of accounts having…

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Outsider, Belle Silhouette, Springs Surprise In Oakleigh Equals Record St. George To Cuddle Ilium and Gold Rod Melbourne

The Sun · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 5

BACKERS received a sorry shock at Caulfield this afternoon when Belle Silhouette, a rank outsider at 20 to 1, dashed to the front and won by a head the coveted Oakleigh Plate. Belle Silhouette, who…

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