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Mining & the mines, 1950

4,021 stories in Sydney's papers · page 54 of 202

£4000 From Backyard Gold Mine

Daily Mirror · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 11

MELBOURNE, Friday. --A resident of Wedderburn, a quiet little town 150 miles from…

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£10,000 in secret gold mine MELBOURNE

The Sun · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 7

Nearly £10,000 has been taken from a hidden "backyard" gold mine in Wedderburn. 150 miles…

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Jewish Pupils Killed by Mine

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 1

JERUSALEM, Weds. When a mine exploded in the court yard of the Jewish Agricultural school situated in the demilitarised part of…

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State's Gold Output Rises

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 20

Gold output in New South Wales during January, 1950, was 5467oz. fine. Production in January, 1949…

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An "Utterly Wanton" Coal Strike

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 2

Although the Deputies' Association possesses, on the whole, a reputation for moderation off the coalfields, the South…

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Attitude Of Owners On Pillar Coal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 8

The secretary of the Northern Colliery Proprietors' Association, Mr. R. W. Davie, yesterday…

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Move Made to Avert Coal Crisis

Daily Mirror · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 7

In an effort to settle a dispute in the four northern B.H.P. collieries and avert a major industrial…

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All B.h.p. Mines May Stop

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 4

NEWCASTLE, Thurs.--All B.H.P. collieries in the Newcastle district are likely to be idle tomorrow…

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Gas Rationing Averted Coal Deputies To Resume

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 1

Striking South Maitland district coalmine deputies have agreed to resume work and, as a result, Sydney and Newcastle have been spared…

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Russians' Financial "Cold War" Gold v Dollar In Far East

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 3

LONDON, March 16 (A.A.P.). — Russia is apparently starting a financial "cold war" offensive against the United States, according to…

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Boofhead Hair of Gold

Daily Mirror · Saturday 18 March 1950 · page 8

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Boofhead Hair of Gold

Daily Mirror · Saturday 18 March 1950 · page 5

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Boofhead Hair of Gold

Daily Mirror · Saturday 18 March 1950 · page 5

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Boofhead Hair of Gold

Daily Mirror · Saturday 18 March 1950 · page 5

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Boofhead Hair of Gold

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Boofhead Hair of Gold

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Boofhead Hair of Gold

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Gold Claims In Country Street

Daily Mirror · Saturday 18 March 1950 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Saturday.-- Men have begun pegging out claims in Wilson St., Wedderburn, 150 miles from…

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NSW Miners Active In Big Peace Drive

Tribune · Saturday 18 March 1950 · page 5

NSW miners swung into action this week to make their strength felt in the great cause of world peace. In the southern district all lodges…

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Safety Issue Flouted In BHP-Owned Mine

Tribune · Saturday 18 March 1950 · page 3

NEWCASTLE. — Miners at the BHP owned John Darling mine decided by a majority vote on Thursday morning return home because the management…

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