Antarctic Gold
Mr. Lincoln Ellsworth, the American explorer, gave some impressions of his four Polar expeditions in an address broadcast by 2FC last night.[?]…
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Queensland Gold Yield
The Queensland gold yield for 1938 was 149,671 ounces fine, compared with 125,748 ounces fine for 1937. The year's result places Queensland, though…
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DRILLERS, LTD.—Arcadla bore: Dam for water supply has been constructed with capacity of 1,000,000 g[?]llons, and is now filed with water[?] Rigerection work is expected to be completed in…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Women's Share in Miners' Policy
The Federal Council of the Miners' Federation was asked to-day by a delegation of women from the Cess-nock district to provide for the…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Fire in Coal Dump. Goulburn
A fir[?] which is believed to have started spontaneously in a large dump of coal at Goulburn power-house, was extinguished before serious damage was done…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Lady Shenton Gold. Search for Payable Ore
After a geological investigation of the mine, Mr. K. J. Finucane has reported to the directors of the Lady Shenton Gold Mines (1934), N.L., that, in view of the evidence of vein…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Gold Shares Improve. Mild Support. Barriers Uncertain
Signs of a revival of interest in the gold section afforded a slight relief to dulness in mining shares yesterday. Even mild inquiry contrasted with…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Threat to Wool Chemist Sees:-- Coal - Water - Air Fibre
Production of "synthetic" as distinct from "artificial" fibres, which may supplant wool in certain uses, will…
Continued on Trove, page 44 →Earl On Fleeting Business Visit To Australia Bound By Train For Mt. Isa Mines
Lord Castlestewart, seventh earl of the line, and big London company director, arrived in Sydney yesterday on a business trip…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Ajax's Weight Not More Than Generally Anticipated Stiff Task To Win Newmarket With 10.2 But Greenline Did It Gold Rod Not To Run
AS WAS TO BE EXPECTED, AJAX HAS BEEN WEIGHTED AT OVER 10.0 FOR THE NEWMARKET HANDICAP. HE COULD NOT WELL HAVE RECEIVED LESS THAN THE 10.2…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →S. Miners Resent Arrogance
BULLI, Thursday.--The B.H.P.'s flouting of the miners' award at Old Bulli is strongly resented by the Southern miners The Old Bulli lodge executive stated…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Reports From the Mines
NEW OCCIDENTAL.--For four weeks ended January 20 (with figures for previous four weeks in parentheses).--Tons raised, New Occidental, 6526 (7878); mining costs…
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BLACK JACK GOLD.—Fortnight ended February 4: Mill crushed 132 tons stone. Concentrates railed to Chillagoe 14 tons, estimated value [?]oz gold per ton, as result of four weeks' brushing of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Mine Owner Fined for Breach
MAITLAND, Thursday.--The owner of a small mine was fined for a breach of the ventilation regulations at East Maitland Court to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Miners Win Proserpine, N.q
After a strike lasting four days Kelsey Creek gold miners have returned to work with a victory…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Women in Drive Mine Executive Plans
Plans for the establishment of a national women's auxiliary of the Miners' Federation were discussed at yesterday's meeting of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mines Inquiry. May Last Until End of Year
The possibility that the Royal Commission which is inquiring into health and safety in the mines would not conclude its sittings until the end of the…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Coal Towns Greet Party Leader Many Unions Take
Trade unionists, Labor Party supporters, ministers of religion, women and many others joined with the Communist Party in welcoming Comrade J. B. Miles on his arrival in Newcastle. Comrade J. B. Miles's national tour is arousing great interest…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →London Buying Gives Better Tone to Gold Shares
London buying orders for Mount Morgan and New Guinea Goldfields imparted a degree of brightness to gold shares yesterday that had been lacking for some considerable time. The keener London interest is due to…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Miners Had To Insure Twice Wire Forced to Take Wages Cut
A COAL-OWNERS' witness at the Health and Safety in Mines Commission yesterday refused to disclose workers' compensation figures. Some miners had to insure themselves privately,…
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