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Mining & the mines, 1953

2,937 stories in Sydney's papers · page 76 of 147

There was consternation among the whites when... Chinese hordes swept down on the North They swarmed over the Palmer Goldfield where few Europeans could survive, and won a fortune

The World's News · Saturday 27 June 1953 · page 12

SEVENTY-FIVE years ago the north of Australia was invaded by the Chinese more or less peacefully. Tens of thousands of them…

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Sir Gordon's gold spurs stolen

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 28 June 1953 · page 2

LONDON, Sat.--A pair of gold spurs were stolen last night from the Marlborough home…

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Film News London & HOLLYWOOD Kins of cowboys strikes gold trail HOLLYWOOD

The Sun · Sunday 28 June 1953 · page 53

ROY ROGERS, "King of the Cowboys" is, at 43, a very rich man. He has been the top box-office Western star…

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The Vanderbilt Heiress, The Duke Of Marlborough And... The Glitter and the Gold the Reluctant Wooing

The Sunday Herald · Sunday 28 June 1953 · page 10

CONSUELO, great granddaughter of the enormously wealthy American Cornelius Vanderbilt, was born into a life of luxury, little happiness and ruthless subjection to her mother's will. She had every privilege except…

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Japan to Mine Rare Metal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 June 1953 · page 3

TOKYO, June 28 (A.A.P.-Reuter).—Germanium, a rare metal used in the manufacture of radar, calculating machines…

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Gold company to wind up

The Sun · Monday 29 June 1953 · page 15

An extraordinary general meeting of the Maude and Yellow Girl Gold Mining Co. NL will be held on July 13…

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Moina Mining Power Supply

The Sun · Monday 29 June 1953 · page 15

Directors of Moina Tungsten-Tin Mining Co. Ltd., report electric power should be available at the mine by…

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Talk of Maori gold mine, S.P. belting, in false pretence case

The Sun · Tuesday 30 June 1953 · page 17

Allegations of interviews with a "Crown Prosecutor Mr. Rooney" and a "Detective Sargeson" over alleged SP betting was given in a false pretences…

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Miners' Leaders Accused

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 30 June 1953 · page 11

Strong governmental action was needed against miners' union leaders who, for political…

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Miners' Leaders Accused

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 30 June 1953 · page 11

Strong governmental action was needed against miners' union leaders who, for political…

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More Coal Lost

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 30 June 1953 · page 8

NEWCASTLE, Tues.-- Only three mines were Idle on the northern coalfields today for a…

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More Coal Lost

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 30 June 1953 · page 8

NEWCASTLE, Tues.-- Only three mines were idle on the northern coalfields today for a…

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More Coal Lost

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 30 June 1953 · page 8

NEWCASTLE, Tues.-- Only three mines were Idle on the northern coalfields today for a…

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More Coal Lost

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 30 June 1953 · page 8

NEWCASTLE, Tues.-- Only three mines were idle on the northern coalfields today for a…

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More Coal Lost

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 30 June 1953 · page 8

NEWCASTLE, Tues.-- Only three mines were idle on the northern coalfields today for a…

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More Coal Lost

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 30 June 1953 · page 8

NEWCASTLE, Tues.-- Only three mines were idle on the northern coalfields today for a…

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Stolen gold unearthed

The Sun · Tuesday 30 June 1953 · page 11

LAE, Tuesday.--Bulldozer driver Wally Lawson yesterday unearthed gold estimated…

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Heavy Loss Of Coal From Strikes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 June 1953 · page 4

Forty-four mines were idle through strikes on the New South Wales coalfields yesterday for a loss of…

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Dig for buried bars of gold

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 30 June 1953 · page 13

ENNIS (Texas), Tues. (A.P.). --Thirty- five feet southwest of a gnarled pecan tree, four men are digging in hopes they will find an iron chest buried twelve feet down…

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Dig for burled bars of gold

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 30 June 1953 · page 13

ENNIS (Texas), Tues. (A.P.). -- Thirty- five feet southwest of a gnarled pecan tree, four men are digging in hopes they will find an iron chest buried twelve feet down…

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