Hodgkinson Mine Prospect and Company Plan in Queensland
An extensive quarrying and mining feature discusses the Hodgkinson mine in Queensland. It reviews past production, current asset values, and a proposed company plan to reorganize, raise capital, and develop adjacent mines to revive employment and stimulate regional gold output. It cites figures on ore yield, development costs, and potential shares to attract investment for power, machinery, and infrastructure.
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Unl
L. C. Ball
Iner
Queensland
Imines
Howver
Ecous
Tmne
Paty
Thornboro
Amd
Australi
Eld
Ararn
Milan
Rinammiy Company
Conmeriatiert
Wise
Mount Mulligan
Ote
Alec
BeWeay
Hens
OA Dwe Ant
Trrecamel
Aethar
Eghiede
Fragmented OCR Reflects Political Rhetoric and Economic Anxiety
The text sketches a debate on federal and state power over relief and public works, noting proposals for wartime style economic programs and the stay government. It also mentions laborers, inspectors, and speculation about colonial wealth, with fragmented references to mining and investment.
Mining faces Agate annual meeting at Howse Perth
The annual meeting at Howse Perth on May 7 discussed gold mining burdens and rising costs from high wage awards. Leaders urged lowering costs and boosting primary products, citing a proposed £1 per ounce gold bonus to stabilize Commonwealth finances and aid employment, with implications beyond Western Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mining Faces Agate
le Corporsted
Howse
Perth
Watur
Hny
Australia
Chamber of Mines
Western Australia
Unalterable Price of Gold Reported
A discussion notes that the fixed standard price of gold cannot adjust to rising production costs. Unlike other industries, gold mining cannot pass costs to consumers without lowering ore grade, limiting profitable margins and harming economic viability of ore processing.
Prejudicial Effects of Tariffs on Australian Gold Industry
In Australia the gold industry remains non-compensated for tariff impacts. Any tariff burden falls on production costs and cannot be offset by protection. The Gold Producers' Association notes tariffs do not raise prices here, and unemployment in the sector would worsen without reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Cole Oy Australie
The Importance of Gold to Australia
Fragmented report notes gold's crucial role in Australia’s economy. In Western Australia large outputs occurred with millions of pounds in value, and thousands employed in gold mining across years 1912 to 1919. Changes in production linked to employment and national stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Austra
IYC
Western Australia
NUS Essential to Increased Production
The article argues that the federal government will not lessen costs despite shifts of capital from London to boost production. It warns higher costs from tariffs and home aids may persist, delaying any decline in prices or costs for mining and related sectors.
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Ander
London
Taris
Tam
Undiscovered Gold Daposrs Prompt Revival Skepticism
A historic excerpt discusses unrecovered gold, decades of cautious mining, and calls for fairer duty adjustments. It notes that without payable deposits, a revival in gold mining is unlikely and that careful prospector work is needed to discern viable seams under current conditions. The text mentions the burden of duties and the need for equitable tax policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prema
Tades
Aurnfernal
St Ole
Tview
Mining towns hinge on mining bonuses and growth
A historical note argues that paying a bonus of 20 shillings per ounce to mines like Sand Queen Gladstone at Comet Vale would revive the town. It predicts population rebound, revived commerce, and tax gains, illustrating decentralisation as key to Australia’s expansion and welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ileet
EL Ae
Weald Katoniggoon
Sandueen
Gladstone
Comet Vale
Mites
Wacko
Furifermis Belt
Australia
Gold Seoparia WS Assist All Primary Producers
The gold industry argues for full protection across sectors to boost wealth, employment, and local markets. It seeks general policy parity with other industries and decentralization to sustain mining and national growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Heat remedy for torpid liver promoted in stores
An old advertisement extols a heat remedy called Pickettes for torpid liver. It promises improved mood, cheerfulness, alertness, and general well being by dispelling constipation and bad breath. The text urges readers to buy a bottle from chemists’ stores.
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Wiwaabi
Ain Stores
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MacKay
Daim
Granfet
Chas
Temanty
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