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Mining & the mines, 1938

4,311 stories in Sydney's papers · page 54 of 216

Mother O' Mine

The Sun · Sunday 8 May 1938 · page 18

We don't know as much about the life of Jesus as we would like, but when we come to Study the Gospels we realise the tremendous influence that His mother exerted on every part of His life. WE are told that His mother…

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Mining

Truth · Sunday 8 May 1938 · page 29

A SLIGHT improvement in base metal prices stimulated added activity in the mining market. However, there was little genuine…

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Plenty of Gold for Gilla

Truth · Sunday 8 May 1938 · page 2

THERE was no questioning the confidence of the Booth stable when Zensky was thrown into the saddle on Gilla in the fillies' division of…

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Colliery Shifts. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 7

For the recent fortnightly pay, the following shifts were worked by collieries on the western field:—Steelworks, 9; State mine, Renown, 8; Vale of Clwydd, Lithgow Valley,…

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Reports From Mines

The Sun · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 14

MATAKI JUNCTION.--Week ended May 5, worked 127 hours, treated 19,000 yards and recovered 50oz. SWEDENBORG (CHARTERS TOWERS).--…

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Miners' Council Call Convention

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 7

The central council of the Miners' Federation decided on Saturday to convene a national convention of its members in Sydney on August 4…

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Mine Hold Up Averted. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 7

When the main haulage rope at the State coal mine broke recently, the management; was faced with the prospect of the colliery being held up for a day or more. The…

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6-Hour Day Drive By Miners

The Labor Daily · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 7

THE Miners' drive for a six-hour day, and pensions to retire all mine workers throughout Australia at 60, advanced an important stage…

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Approaching Govts. Again on Coal Oil

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 4

CESSNOCK, Sunday. -- The president of the Cessnock Chamber of Commerce (Mr. A. Biggers) said today it was the intention of the chamber to ask both…

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Prices Rally Slightly. Firmer Tone in Gold Shares

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 8

Though metal prices had relapsed, base metal shares were firmer in Saturday's market. The discouragement of the lower…

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Coal and Petrol. Manufaclure From Crops. Possibility of Future

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 18

Chemists will be able to eonvert tarm erops into substitutes for coal. pctrolcum and natural gas before these resources are exhausted according to the president of the…

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General Cable News. Price of Gold. London, May 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 12

Gold was quoted on Saturday at £6/19/8½ an ounce fine, compared with £6/19/8 on Friday. BRITISH AIRCRAFT EXPORTS…

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Loan Result. "Market Malaise." Gold Shares Active. London, May 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 8

The result of the Australian loan, of which the underwriters were left with 66 per cent., is not interpreted as a reflection on Australian credit…

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Indemnity by Crown Witness In Gold Mine Case MELBOURNE

The Sun · Tuesday 10 May 1938 · page 3

Harry Thomson, formely manager of the Little 180 gold mine at Bendigo, said in Bendigo City Court to-day that about seven weeks before he…

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Miners' United Front

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 10 May 1938 · page 7

Decisions of national importance were made by the Central Council of the Miners' Federation this week. Opposition to the home and foreign policy of the Lyons Government was coupled with plans for a nation-wide drive for the 30-hour week and pensions at 60, Left to right, standing: Messrs. C. Willis, J. Sheddon, A, C. Willis, F, Elson, C. Roy, W. Reddford, A. Hayter, J. Donald, I. Williams, Edgar Ross, M. Gallagher, T. Irving, E. Browne, Sitting: F. Bonar, G. Grant, T. Hoare (president of Northern…

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Mining Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 May 1938 · page 9

GOLDEN PLATEAU.—Tunnel level breaking ore from open cut on No. 1 chute. North-west drive in No. 2 chute extended to 20ft in lode, value 5dwt. Stoping over tunnel level on No. 3 chute,…

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Miners Want Unity. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 May 1938 · page 7

It was reported at a meeting of the committee of Macquarie Assembly, A.L.P., that the Lithgow Valley miners' lodge had decided to strike a levy of 1/ a member to strengthen…

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Higher Australian Gold Price

The Sun · Tuesday 10 May 1938 · page 21

Prices of gold fixed by the Commonwealth Bank for gold lodged at the Melbourne and Perth Mints last week are 3½d an ounce above those of the previous week…

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Miners’ Council Pledge Support to Wharfies

The Workers' Weekly · Tuesday 10 May 1938 · page 1

The Central Council of the Miners’ Federation on Saturday pledged all possible support to the Waterside Workers’ Federations…

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Yellowdine Gold Areas Ends Option

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 May 1938 · page 9

Yellowdine Gold Areas, N.L., has terminated the option held over the Leinster mine, Mt. sir Samuel, W.A. The company reports that exploration work has been completed,…

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