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Mining & the mines, 1939

3,890 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 195

Country News. Thefts of Railway Coal. Casino

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 May 1939 · page 11

In the police court, John Hudson, 18, John Sydney Parker, 20, William Lamb. 20, Stanley Bruhn, 18, and Neil Matheson, 28, were each fined £2 on a charge of having stolen…

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An A.w.u. Mining Section

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 10 May 1939 · page 18

The Editor. Dear Sir,—Due to the controversy concerning the mining industry in "The Worker," I desire to state my…

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White House Parleys to End Coal Strike Washington

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 May 1939 · page 3

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT summoned the leaders of the striking miners and of the colliery owners to a conference at White House today. This was an attempt to alleviate…

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Mining News and Notes. Organiser Anderson's Report

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 10 May 1939 · page 18

I have spent nearly a week at Captain's Flat and have attended to a large number of matters affecting the interests of our members. I am very…

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Gold Mines Development

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 9

Gold Mines Development N.L. will be wound up voluntarily as a result of an extraordinary meeting of shareholders in Melbourne, It is expected that a liquidation dividend…

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Miners Allege Victimisation

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 7

CESSNOCK, Wednesday.--Pelton colliery miners' lodge has decided to make the dismissal of an aged surface hand a federation issue…

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Governor Goes Down Mine

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 2

PRESENTING LORD WAKEHURST (extreme right) in osh-koshes. The picture was taken yesterday at the pithead of the Richmond Main colliery, after he had descended that mine. With Lord Wakehurst are, from left: Messrs Booth,…

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Lithgow Miners Accept Heffron

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 7

LITHGOW, Wednesday. -- Lithgow Western Miners' Federation has recognised the Heffron Party as the official Labor Party in New South Wales…

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Yellowdine Gold Areas

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 8

Yellowdine Gold Arcas, N.L.. reports that a report by Mr. Finance recommends the eventual exercise of the option held by the company. The estimate of total ore is 7.9[?]…

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Wagga Gold Cup Profit

Daily News · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 9

Considered to be one of the finest meetings held at Wagga in recent years, the Wagga Gold Cup returned the Murrumbidgee Turf Club a profit of £536113…

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Fight For Award Rates Miners Call Parley

Daily News · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 5

CENTRAL Council of the Miners' Federation yesterday decided to launch an intensive campaign against…

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Non-union Mines. Union to Take Action

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 5

The interstate council of the Miners' Federation decided yesterday to institute a campaign against non-union collieries. A conference of mining unions and other bodies…

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Mine Dispute in Tasmania Sequel To Men's Dismissal

Daily News · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 6

The dismissal of three miners has resulted in a dispute at the Cornwall Mine, Tasmania. The dismissed men refused to take horses…

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Nationalisation of Mines Sought Our Own Cable Service

Daily News · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 3

LONDON, Wednesday.--Scottish miners will demand the nationalisation of British coal mines at the next convention of the Miners' Federation of Great Britain…

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Gold Output Expands Influence Of Price Rise

The Sun · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 48

Gold production in Australia continues to expand. Official figures show that output during March of this year was 131,267…

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Finance Editor's Column Western Gold At 163

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 25

THOUGH not frequently dealt in, Western Gold Mines, N.L., shares recently sold at 163. Issued capital consists of 100,000 shares,…

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The King Who Robbed Solomon Buried in Gold and Silver

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 8

Egypt—Surrounded by stolen treasures of King Solomon the mummified remains of Shishak, robber king of Egypt, have, been uncovered by King. Farouk. He took…

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Reports From the Mines

The Sun · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 14

TABLELAND TIN DREDGING.--From April 1 to May 6, No. 1 dredge gave the following results: Hours digging, 400; cubic yards dug, 30,000; tin concentrate produced, 13½ tons;…

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To Confer on Pensions Miners And Govt

Daily News · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 2

Representatives of the Miners' Federation and the State Government will confer next week on the question of pensions for miners…

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Strength Of Miners’ Federation SYDNEY, May 10

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 1

Members of the Miners’ Federation would benefit from both the inquiry into safety and health in mines and the hearing…

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