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Mining & the mines, 1938

4,311 stories in Sydney's papers · page 34 of 216

Strike Averted. Northern Collieries. Richmond Main to Resume Work. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 23

Negotiations to-day succeeded in averting the strike which threatened to throw idle the eight northern mines of J. and A. Brown and Abermain Seaham Collieries, Ltd., as…

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Australian Gold Production Canberra

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 4

Australian gold production in January, amounted to 112,880 fine ounces valued in Australian currency at £972,740. This represents on increase…

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Larger Income, But Smaller Profit For Caledonian Coal

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 15

Net income of Caledonian Collieries, Ltd., for the year ended December 18 last, rose from £30,025 to £45,353, but after providing £45,000 for depreciation a net…

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Threat Of Strike In Eight Mines Passes NEWCASTLE

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 4

THE possibility of a strike, at eight mines was averted to-day. A dispute had developed over…

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From Lonely Mine to Boxing Ring Long Trip Made to Sydney

The Sun · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 23

From a lonely spot in Central Australia, Eddie Butcher has travelled to Sydney to appear with the past…

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Austria's Wealth. What Germany Gains. Gold and Forests. London, March 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 18

The "Financial News" points out that the conquest of Austria puts Germany in immediate possession of the Austrian National Bank's gold and foreign exchange reserves…

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The TURF: A.J.C. Autumn Meeting : Gold Rod and The Trump Head Weights Doncaster Weights

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 27

MR. G. F. WILSON has issued the weights for the Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup. During the week the main topic in racing circles was what' weight Ajax would be…

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Caledoman Collieries, Ltd. Directors' Statement

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 5

The Board of the Caledonian Collieries, Ltd., announce that the twenty-fifth ordinary general meeting of the Company will be…

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Notes and News of 2Gb Thrills in "Wings of Gold."

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 15

All of us like excitement, that is those of us who have not been warmed by the doctor that our heart will not stand it. Radio has extensively explored the…

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More Gold On New Field 20-Foot Lode Uncovered at Evanston Find Thunderstorm Dramatically Eases Water Shortage KALGOORLIE

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 9

THERE was great excitement on the new gold find at Evanston today when the lode was uncovered for a width of 20 feet at the south-eastern end of the field…

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Victorian State Mine

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 8

Officials of the Miners' Federation have been advised by the Victorian Government that it has agreed to appoint a committee to inquire Into the Industrial relations at…

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Miners' Secretary to Take Vacation

The Labor Daily · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 8

The general secretary of the Miners' Federation. Mr. W. Orr, has left Sydney for Tasmania for the purpose of finalising negotiations…

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Preparing to Reopen Mine in North

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 8

CESSNOCK, Thursday.--Shift men at Abermain No. 2 Colliery are preparing the mine for re-opening. The mine, which employed 400 men,…

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Gold Rod To Await Owner

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 2

Gold Rod will not race until trainer G. Price consults his owner, Mr. E. J. Watt, on his return from a visit to New Zealand…

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Gold Miners Strike, Allege Victimisation

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 1

KALGOORLIE, Friday.--Alleging that a workmate had been victimised, 150 underground workers at Lancefield gold mine, Beria, ceased work at 4 p.m…

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Collieries and Shipping Companies Operating at Newcastle and District

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 5

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

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Marvel Loch Gold. Difficulties of Operations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 13

The directors of Marvel Loch Gold Development, N.L., report that since the completion of the additional crushing plant in November, 1937, which was installed to treat the harder…

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"Navy Blue and Gold" (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer)

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 21

Type: Sentimental romance. Summary: Worn-out story of naval academy, ball-game, heroism finally recognised, and…

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Inside Reports . . on . . W.A. Mines Swan Bitter Comedy

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 23

SWAN Bitter has been in difficulties over ore supplies and grade. The mill has been running only half-time in the struggle. A clean-up of sands…

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Freight on Coal Almost Equals Cost County's Plan of Economy

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 5

EVEN at concession prices, railway freight on a year's supply of coal for Bunnerong Power Station is almost equal to…

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