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Mining & the mines, 1938

4,311 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 216

Mine Host

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 36

In the days of old, Inns were noted not alone for the goodness and abundance of their food, the softness of their beds and the qualities of their nut brown ale,…

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"Mine Host." the Wentworth Hotel

The Catholic Press · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 13

In tho days of old, inns were noted not clone for the goodness and abundance of their food, the softness of their beds and the qualities of their nut-brown ale, but…

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Oil From Coal Report London

The Labor Daily · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 5

THE report of the sub-committee of the Committee of Imperial Defence on oil production from coal-Issued this evening -- [?]ches the…

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Closing Mining Quotations, February 16, 1938

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 13

company, Byer scilter company, Byer scilter company, Byer scilter Moruya.....- 2/6 Kain.....COPPER Do., paid....- 3/ Kramat.......Mt. Lyell.... 39/10[?] 30/[?] Mt. Coolon..- 1/6 Kuala [?]…

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When Men Ran with Feet Tipped in Gold

The Labor Daily · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 5

One of Austria's most colorful periods was the shortlived era of highly organised professional pedestrianism in New South Wales. OLD - TIMERS…

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General Cable News. Price of Gold. London, Feb. 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 12

Gold was quoted to-day at £6/19/9 an eunce fine, unchanged since Saturday. BASE METALS. Base metals (all firm except lead) were…

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Mining the Share Market. a Rally in Barriers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 13

Throwing off the weakness shown earlier in the weak sarriers made an euivening rally in yesterdays market. The movement was alded by firmer closing metal price on…

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Points Decide Trophy Speed Champs. In Gold Cup at Royal

The Labor Daily · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 3

PAST, present, and perhaps the future champion of the world will be engaged to the grand final of Tooth's Gold Cud at the Royal Show…

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Coal Oil. Officialjreport. Increased Preference Sought. (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, Feb. 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 12

The report of the Falmouth Committee—a sub-committee of the Committee of Imperial Defence on oil production from coal—which was issued…

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Gold Rod's Fast Time Mildura Is Very Near the Money MELBOURNE

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 24

GREAT interest was taken in this morning's work at Caulfield, when final trials for Saturday saw some of the best gallopers at their top. Outstanding…

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N.S.W. Speedboat Title Glass Got Gold Cup, But Is He Rightful Winner? Heaney's Protest May Be O.K.

Referee · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 24

E. G. GLASS, speed boat enthusiast, holder of the Australasian unlimited hydroplane title with Miss Judith H (38.4 m.p.h.) is a happy man. He has realised his ambition to win the N.S.W. speed-boat displacement…

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Hua and the Rich Autumn Plums Ray Wilson Won Looking Round at the Others Gold Rod Was In The Lead, But Beat One Horse Home

Referee · Thursday 17 February 1938 · page 7

IF further proof were needed of Hua's brilliance, the colt supplied it in full by winning the St. George Stakes at Caul field last Saturday with his head on his chest. HUA had a length and a…

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Gold Mining Flourishing. Western Australia. Best Production Since 1916

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 11

Western Australia in 1937 produced 1,000,647 fine ounces of gold, worth £8,743,755. This is the highest production since 916. and. because of the enhanced price of gold, the monetary return is…

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Newcastle Coal Company's Prospects

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 15

The Newcastle Coal Mining Company Ltd. shows, for the half-year ended December 31, a loss of £456, which, the directors state, is accounted for by preparatory work in the…

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The Gold Year. Rumours and Alarms

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 31

The past year was productive of much anxiety for gold producers and gold hoarders, and for investors in gold mining companies. Much of the anxiety was caused by rumours which were…

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The Coal Oil Report. London, Feb. 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 13

The report of the Falmouth Committee— a sub-committee of the Committee of Imperial Defence on oil production from coal—which reached the general conclusion that the cost…

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Profits Higher. Industrial Companies. Striking Recovery in Coal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 12

The aggregate net profits of 100 companies whose accounts were presented last year were higher by 21.92 per cent, than those reported in 1936. This improvement followed increases of 23.62…

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News From Mines Mt. Paris to Embark on Prospecting

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 17

Recommendations of the Mt. Paris Tin Mines. Ltd., consultant engineer (Mr. E. W. Bonwick) to the effect that prospecting be embarked upon and work proceeded with, were adopted by the…

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Claim Rich Find of Gold West Wyalong

The Labor Daily · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 8

A de[?]tation to the Bland Shire Council which asked permission to delay the filling in of a mining shaft in a public lane close to the…

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Mining the Share Market. Barriers Ease Again

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 15

Barriers opened in yesterday's market with the previous day's smart recovery fully maintained, but prices gave ground later. Norths and South closed with small declines. Zines,…

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