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Mining & the mines, 1940

3,508 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 176

Mining. Metal Shares Lower. Gold Shares Active

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 12

Continued activity was manifested in gold shares yesterday. Tin ventures also had fair support. Base metal leaders were again weak…

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An Investor's Diary. Excelsior Collieries

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 12

According to the balance-sheet of Excelsior Collieries and Coke Works, Ltd., a company operating on the south coast of New South Wales, the principal…

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Letters Mine-Workers' Hours

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 6

Sir,--I am a shiftman at Corrimal mine. Together with most of the Other men, I was satisfied with the conditions and wages we were…

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Miners To Pool Funds

Daily News · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 2

The general secretary of the combined mining unions' committee, Mr. W. Orr, said last night that the available…

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Emperor Mines Flotation Plant

The Sun · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 20

Emperor Mines, Ltd., reports that all flotation equipment has arrived at the mine, and good progress is being made with erection work…

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Pure Gold Impresses

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 13

The Heroic colt, Pure Gold [?] to 2), also drew attention to his Newmarket prospects by winning he Marine Handicap from Rosado and Birdplay…

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Wagga Gold Cup

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 10

The Wagga Gold Cup meeting is set down for April 10 and 11 and the Murrumbidgee Turf Club is able to announce an increase in the prize money for this fixture…

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Australian Gold Price

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 12

SOVEREIGNS: £2/9/, unch. (Commonwealth Bank.) GOLD: Fine ounce, £10/13/3, unch.; standar ounce (22 carats), £9/15/5¾, unch…

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Mine Idle When Demand Refused

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 7

CESSNOCK, Tuesday.--Stanford Main No. 2 colliery was idle today. The management refused an employee's demand for a quarter of a shift,…

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Judge Grants Owners' Request Mine Mechanics

Daily News · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 5

Chief Judge Beeby, in the Federal Arbitration Court yesterday, granted the application of the colliery proprietors…

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One-day Stop Many Mines Idle

The Sun · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 3

First one-day stoppage called by the combined mining unions in their shorter- hours campaign to-day…

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A.w.u. to Hear Miners' Case

Daily News · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 2

COOLANGATTA. Tuesday.--Mr. Charles Nelson, president of the Miners' Federation, will address the A.W.U. Conference to-morrow…

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Coalmining Dispute Combined Unions' Demand on Mine

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 20

Following the widespread dissatisfaction on the coalfields as a result of the contradictory judgments of the Federal Arbitration Court in regard to…

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Coal Dispute. Craft Workers. Court Varies Awards

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 7

The Chief Judge in the Commonwealth Arbitration Court, Sir George Beeby, yesterday, in a reserved judgment, granted an application by the…

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Gold Salute Fast Despite Handicap Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 16

Although hard held to prevent him lugging off the course, Grand Saute won a fast gallop at Caulfield this morning. With Unishak, he ran four furlongs in 48½…

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Miners' Hopes Rise. Conference Hint. May Withdraw Their Ultimatum

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 17

Union leaders are now hopeful that a general strike may be averted, in view of the suggestions for a conference made by the Federal…

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Miners' Threat to Leave A.L.P. NEWCASTLE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 16

The northern miners' management committee decided this afternoon that the northern miners' affiliation would be withdrawn from the A.L.P. unless the elected…

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May Avert Goal Strike Miners to Discuss Hughes' Offer

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 7

The coalfields dispute may be settled and the threatened general strike averted…

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Market Steady. Moderate Trade. Coal Control In Britain. by the Financial Editor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 12

Business of moderate volume was transacted in the investment market yesterday. Steadiness remained the keynote…

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Radio News and Features Make It A Habit Tune in to 2Ch 2Ch Entertains the Whole Family Pots O' Gold for You! Newest Quiz Show on 2CH

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 8

Since "Pots o' Gold", radio's newest quiz show commenced from 2CH Sydney's listeners have become "Theme song minded". The reason is of course, that theme songs are worth money now that "Pots o' Gold" is on the air for there…

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