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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1908

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Electricity in Coal Mines. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 2 January 1908 · page 5

According to the report of the commission which has investigated the question of the use of electri[?]ity in collieries, there are 25 low…

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Elingamite's Gold Recovered. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 2 January 1908 · page 5

Captain M Kenzie s party has recovered a good quantity of gold from the wreck of the Elingamite off The Three Kings…

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Attempted Mine Robbery

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 3 January 1908 · page 2

An attempt by two men to steal copper plates from the New Moon mine, beyond Eaglehawk (iVic), was made early on Monday morning…

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Another Coal Crisis. Sydney. Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 6 January 1908 · page 3

Another coal crisis at Newcastle is Imminent. Although the Dudley and Burwood collieries resume work to-morrow,…

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Newcastle Coal Trouble

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 7 January 1908 · page 5

In connection with the coal trouble at Newcastle, the Premier on Saturday telegraphed to Mr. James M.'Williams, acting president of the Miners' Federation,…

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Mining and Shares. Review of the Year 1907

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 7 January 1908 · page 4

T. J. Thompson and Sons report: The year 1907, which so far as business on the Sydney Stock Exchange was concerned, closed on 24th December, will be long…

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A Mining Deal

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 9 January 1908 · page 4

It is reported that the Wara[?]ah syndicate and Mr. D. Hughes' syndicate, who have adjoining copper properties on Fine Flour Creek, have…

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Concession to French Miners. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 9 January 1908 · page 5

The French colliery companies have virtually conceded the miners an immediate eight hours days, instead of waiting until 1910…

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The Coal Crisis. Masters Threaten to Withdraw. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 9 January 1908 · page 5

The strike was continued to-day at four of the colleries, viz., the Pacific, Rhondda, Northumberland, and Northern Extended…

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Another Coal Crisis

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 10 January 1908 · page 5

Another coal crisis, is imminent at Newcastle, owing to a number of the men in the collieries having gone on strike. As a result of the strike…

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Lumpers Strike Extending. Miners Resume Work

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 10 January 1908 · page 5

SYDNEY, THURSDAY.—The Teralba mines have decided by 72 votes to 37 to resume work. Mr. McWilliam, Acting-President…

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Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—On the London market on Thursday copper at three months was quoted from £62 5s 6d to £62 10s. Tin, lead and silver fell…

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The Coal Trouble

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—The men at four of the Terama collienics have resumed work in obedience to the advice of the POresident of the Special Mining Court, and the…

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The Coal Trouble

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 3

The special mining tribunal, presided over by Judge Heydon, at Newcastle on Tuesday, continued its hearing of the complaint made regarding the acrtion of shooters and…

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Hours of Labour in Mines

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday.—An influential deputation, representing the Mining Association of Great Britain, Waited on Mr. Gladstone, the Home Secretary, and urged…

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Debate on Gold Stealing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 5

The Rev. H. Worrall, at Bendigo, preached another of his series of sermons on gold stealing. He said it had been said that he had been in collusion with a man who…

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Bendigo Gold Stealing Cases

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 2

Arthur C. Thorn, a gold buyer, who was arrosted in connection with the thefts of gold from the Princess Dagmar mine, was acquitted by the Bendigo Police Cout on…

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Mt. Morgan Gold Mine

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 January 1908 · page 2

The total receipts for the last half-year amounted to £155,2[?] The expenditure charged to mine plant, machinery. etc., £29,222, and profit and loss £314,268; £161,[?] has been paid in…

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Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 January 1908 · page 2

The following mineral leases have been refused:—D. Hughes, 20a., Pucka; T. Row, 20a., Wwengar. The following leases have been approved:…

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The Coal Trouble

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 January 1908 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The Pelaw Main col [?]ery, with a record of 100 strikes in five years, added another on Saturday in consequence of the wheelers demanding an…

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