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Mining & the mines, 1939

3,890 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 195

Idle Collieries. Demand for Apology by Judge. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 13

Wallarah colliery was rendered idle to-day in protest against comments reported to have been made at yesterday's sitting of the Arbitration Court,…

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Interest in Coal Shares

The Sun · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 38

Coal shares have been inquired for quietly on the Stock Exchange recently and several of the more…

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Captain's Flat Mine. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 7

The Lake George Mining Company at Captain's Flat has made arrangements to start production next week. It is proposed to commence with an output…

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Sally Gold a Snare

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 22

HORSE-OWNING can be a heartbreaking game. Take Sid Mahoney for instance. At Victoria Park a few weeks ago he sat in the stand to watch…

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Five Mines On Strike NEWCASTLE

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 5

Five collieries were on strike to-day--one in protest, four because of internal disputes. Wallarah miners declared a one-day…

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Meat From Coal a German Chemist's Development

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 5

ACCORDING to a report from the Continent published in London, Germany is developing a synthetic meat from coal, water, and air. The…

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"No Wish To Offend" Judge Explains Insult to Miners

Daily News · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 5

"THESE things are said here in a facetious way and are not meant to be taken seriously."…

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Two Miners and Hotel Visit "Let It Drop!" Says Judge

The Sun · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 3

"It is very unfortunate that stoppages should be taking place at this time," said Judge Drake-Brockman during the further hearing of the coal dispute in the Commonwealth Arbitration Court to-day…

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Royal Show New Peters' Prizes Challenge Gold Cup

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 11

PRIZE money totalling £1300 will be distributed in the dairy cattle section at the Sydney Royal Show, which…

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Struggle For Franco's Mines Hospitals Filled with Wounded Rebels From West London

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 3

SPANISH Republican forces in Western Spam are now concentrating upon the capture of the Panarroya lead mines, which are one of the principal sources of General Franco's payments to Italy…

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Iron Conference Deadlock Angry Miners Hoot and Hiss Menzies Talk Breaks Down: "Govt. Must Govern"

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 5

A deadlock was reached yesterday in the pig-iron dispute at Port Kembla. The conference between the Federal Attorney-General (Mr. Menzies) and trade union representatives,…

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Loyalist Thrust Capture Mines Used to Buy Franco's Arms Hendaye, Wed. Our Own Cable Service

Daily News · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 3

FRANCO suffered a major loss on the western front in Spain to-day with the capture of the Penaroya mines…

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You'll Find Gold With Prospector Maiden Handicap 1 Mile (1st Div.).—1.25

Sydney Sportsman · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 2

TOY TIME: Prominent displays in open company entitle this daughter of Dunnottar to her 9.0 Her most recent performance was to finish seventh…

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Steady Tone for Investments Bonds Are Again in Demand Barriers Ease; Several Gold Shares Rise

The Sun · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 38

Business contracted slightly in volume on the Stock Exchange to-day. The market, however, maintained a steady tone. Australian Consolidated bonds were again in demand,…

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Brilliant Randwick Trial Lord Bine Ready for Challenge Stakes Beat Gold Rod In Fast Time Over Half-Mile HAMURAH'S V.P. DASH

The Sun · Thursday 12 January 1939 · page 43

Several Challenge Stakes candidates were responsible for brilliant trials this morning. None went better than the Queensland horse, Lord Bine, who defeated Gold Rod over half a mile in…

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Dust in Coal Mines. South Coast Measures

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 16

It was reported to the Royal Commission inquiring into the health and safety of workers in coal mines that, "for the comfort of the miners,"…

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Plea To End Colliery Strikes

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 7

Judge Drake-Brockman appealed yesterday to coal miners to cease stoppages of work while the inquiry into their…

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Mining Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 8

NEW GOLDEN MILE: No. 3 winze sunk from 75 to 80 feet, low values: hauled 14 tons low-grade ore, assaying 1.4dwt. (Other Mining News on following page.)…

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“Dark Ages,” Profits, Monopoly Pity The “Poor” Coal Barons Sidelights On Miners’ Case SYDNEY, Jan. 11

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 2

Mundy had been cross-examining Henry David Hill, representing the coal owners. After a lot of questions he had…

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Kembla Fund Nears £1000 Miners' Support

Daily News · Friday 13 January 1939 · page 6

The Kembla fund now totals £990910. The South Coast miners again demonstrated their active support for the wharfmen and subscribed liberally…

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