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Mining & the mines, 1938

4,311 stories in Sydney's papers · page 69 of 216

Mining Society's Medal. Mr. C. A. Banks Honoured

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 June 1938 · page 5

Mr. W. A. Freeman, chairman of directors of Bulolo Gold Dredging, Ltd., New Guinea, has received word that Mr. C. A. Banks, managing director of the company, was:…

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So Per Cent. Above Last Year Soviet Mines, Power, Housing (By Beam Wireless)

The Workers' Weekly · Tuesday 7 June 1938 · page 1

MOSCOW.—This year the People’s Commissariat for Heavy Industries is opening 147 big new enterprises, all equipped with the…

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Getting Ready for the Fight "Second Round" Will See Wide Activity Miners Are Determined

The Workers' Weekly · Tuesday 7 June 1938 · page 1

SYDNEY.—Any doubt which the coal owners may have about the determination of the Miners’ Federation to fight for the claims which they are making- in the second round of their fight for improved conditions, will be quickly and thoroughly…

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South African Prosperity. Based on Mineral Wealth. Efficient Mining Industry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 June 1938 · page 5

South Africa can expect a period of prosperity for the next. 25 years, according to Mr. L, P. van Zijl Ham, Secretary for Mines in South Africa, who arrived in Sydney by the…

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Section for Girls and Boys (Conducted by South West Wind.) Phantom Gold Chapter Ix. the Mystery Is Cleared

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 June 1938 · page 23

WE want proof" was echoed by the rest of the men. "I'll give you proof," Mr. Hogailh said tersely, Go round to the front door and come in here…

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The Coal Miners' Demands

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 8 June 1938 · page 11

THERE is nothing unreasonable about the demands made by the Miners' Federation for a shortening of the working week in the coalming…

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No Victimisation. Decision in Gold Mine Dispute. PERTH

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 June 1938 · page 8

Mr. Justice Wolff, Deputy President of the Arbitration Court, sitting at Beria to-day decided that the allegation of victimisa[?] made by Lancefield goldminers was unfound[?]…

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Discussed Miners' Conditions

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 June 1938 · page 8

COAL MEN CONFER.--Members of the Northern Miners' Management Board considering betterment of conditions on coalfields. From 1. to r.: Messrs. J. Sneddon, T. Irving, J. Hilton, F. Bonds, G. Ferris, G. Grant, I. Hoare, J. Duffin, J. Simpson, H…

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Mining Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 June 1938 · page 14

BLACK JACK GOLD.—Portnight ended May 2[?] Crushed 108 tons, remaining in hopper 114 [?] Concentrates on hand 4 tons. During the [?] railed to Chillagoe 14 tons 15cwt concentrates,…

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Car Runs on Coal

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 June 1938 · page 3

THEY LAUGHED AS HE FUELLED HIS TAXI.--It runs on powdered coal and charcoal gas. Proprietor says he saves 70 per cent. on running costs. Paris boulevard strollers appear quite amused…

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Protest About Horses: Mine Idle

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 June 1938 · page 4

CESSNOCK, Tuesday.--Aberdare Colliery wheelers protested against the condition of the horses this morning, and refused to work…

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Australian Price of Gold

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 June 1938 · page 14

As yesterday was a holiday in London, no sale of Australian gold was made. The Australian price of gold for the week ended June 3, will not be disclosed until to-day…

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Western Mining Corporation

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 June 1938 · page 14

Western Mining Corporation, Ltd., has taken options over a number of leases at Erlistoun, Western Australia, in which Central Gold Mines N.L., are participating to the extent…

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Miners' Claims. Shorter Hours and Pensions

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 8 June 1938 · page 10

AT a conference of delegates from Branches of the Miners' Federation throughout New South Wales, held at Sydney last week, it was decided to…

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Scarlet, Copper, Pink, and Gold

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 8 June 1938 · page 32

All these colours are found in Talisman, one of the most richly coloured of the modem roses. It is even better as a climber than a dwarf…

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Increase in Aust. Gold Price

The Sun · Wednesday 8 June 1938 · page 22

Prices fixed by the Commonwealth Bank for gold lodged at the Melbourne and Perth Mints during the week ended June 3 are £8 0s 3[?]d a…

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Market Steadier. Industrials Relax. Coal Profits

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 June 1938 · page 14

Indicating the limitations of a hardening movement under ruling conditions, the investment market steadied yesterday…

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Price Changes Slight. Raub Gold Falls

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 June 1938 · page 14

Without the guidance of metal quotations owing to a holiday in London, base metal shares were quiet yesterday…

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Boys Smoke Out Men in Mine Kalgoorlie

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 8 June 1938 · page 5

A FIRE, [?]t by boys to smoke out pigeons in Hinchcliffe shaft. in the goldfield of Kalgoorlie to-day, smoked out the whole day shift in the adjoining Oroya. shaft…

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Reviews Gold Is Where You Find It (Warners)

The World's News · Wednesday 8 June 1938 · page 11

WHEN the fertile crops and homes of California's lowlands are threatened by muddy waters from operating gold mines, the farmers rise in revolt. Led…

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