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Mining & the mines, 1936

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Gundagai Gold

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 10

Gundagai Gold, N.L., reports for the week ending February 29: -- No. 3 level, south-cast drive, all timbering completed and commenced driving on…

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Mining the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 11

The mining share market on Saturday showed a distinct relapse to easier conditions following a period of activity the previous day in the gold sections several producing…

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The Turf. Gold Rod's Prospects. Interesting Bloodlines

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 12

The victory of Fidelity in the Ascot Vale Stakes, after her defeat by Gold Rod in the V.R.C. Sires' Produce Stakes a week earlier, while proving her one of the most brilliant…

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How Good Is Gold Rod? Non-Staying Pedigree

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 3

Just how good is the crack two-year-old Gold Rod? That is a question racing men are discussing. On performances he is superior to any…

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General Cable News. Price of Gold. London, March 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 10

Gold was quoted to-day at £7/l/0½ an ounce fine. MR. FORGAN SMITH. The Premier of Queensland (Mr. Forgan…

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Weight, Wind, and a Scrimmage Fidelity's Victory Next Clash with Gold Rod

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Sunday. -- Fidelity has been relegated to second position among Australia's two-years-olds, but even second positions have outstanding compensations, and by her Ascot Vale Stakes success at Flemington yesterday, Fidelity brought her winnings to £3520. Fidelity is…

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Money, Mines and Markets City Gossip Australian Soaps Midland Railway Soap Co.'s Pref. Dividend

The Sun · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 3

For the December half of last year, Australian Soaps, Ltd., has declared an interim dividend, on its preference shares, at the rate of 5 per cent,…

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News From Mines Lancefield Mine

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 10

In reply to a letter from a group of members of the Adelaide Stock Exchange, the chairman of Lancefield (W.A.) Gold Mine, N.L., answers a series of questions: --…

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Lancefield (W.a.) Gold Mine. Directors' Statement on Development

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 13

Several aspects of developmental work are covered in a statement by the board of Lancefield (W.A.) Oold Mine, N.L., in reply to a letter received from a group of members of…

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One Killed, Three Injured Explosion in Gold Mine in West Australia

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 9

PERTH, Monday. -- In an explosion in Wiluna gold mine, P. J. Roberts, married, was killed and three other men were injured…

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Yellowdine Gold Option

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 10

Yellowdine Gold Areas. N.L., has entered into a free working option agreement with Messrs. Van Waeland and Henderson, over the company's Golden Queen and Golden…

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Queensland Gold Yield

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 10

Queensland gold yield during January wat 6949 fine ozs., valued at £29,489, against 7017 ozs., worth £29,896 in January 1935…

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Gold, Dollar, Franc London

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 7

The price of gold to-day was £71 per fine ounce. The dollar was quoted at 4.96 7-8 to the £ sterling, and the franc at 75…

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Mining the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 13

Noticeable recovery from Saturdays depraved conditions was made by the mining share market yesterday, and transactions coupled with a moderate volume of sales,…

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Mining Exchanges. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 13

To-day's sales included:- Silver-lead: Barrier South, 2/8; North Broken Hill, £7/18/6, £8; Broken Hill South; £5/1; Gold: Associated Northern Ora Banda (paid),…

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W.a. Miners Take Action for Safety

The Workers' Weekly · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 3

KALGOORLIE, March 5. — While standing at the ore bin below the 2,500 level of the Ivanhoe shaft on the Lake View and Star Mine, Enoch Portch, 38,…

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Sandqueen Gladsome Mine. Estimate of Ore Reserves

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 13

In a progress report on the Sandqueen-Gladsome mine, Commonwealth Mining and Finance, Ltd., states that sampling between No. 5 and No. 6 levels shows ore reserves at…

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Newcastle Coal Trade. 44,199 Tons Exported

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 3

The Newcastle coal trade was normal last week. The quantity shipped for places beyond the State was 44,199 tons, of which 5,850 tons represented…

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Explosion in Mine One Man Is Killed; Three Injured Perth

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 7

As a result of an explosion at the 825ft. level in Willuna gold mine to-day, P. J. Roberts, married, was killed, and three other…

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Yellowdine Gold Areas N.l. Free Working Option Agreement

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 13

Yellowdine Gold Areas, N.L., has entered into a full working option agreement with Messrs. Van Walland and Henderson respecting the group of leases known as the Golden…

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