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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1909

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Dead Men's Gold Mine

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 27 April 1909 · page 3

Charles M'Leod, of Edmonton, while leading a party of ircspectors through the wilds of the north-western province, stumbled over the bones of his two brothers, murdered by Indians three…

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Gold From Silver

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 27 April 1909 · page 6

A contributor to the Paris "Matin" reproduces in that journal the points of a remarkable conversation he recently had with Sir William Ramsay at…

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Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 29 April 1909 · page 5

The "North Coast News" writes as follows: —Messrs. John Malone, H. G. Small, H. Robinson and J. A. Whelan, the holders of an 80-acre mining lease at Fine Flour…

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Mining at Gordon Brook

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 29 April 1909 · page 2

Mr. H. G. Small and party, who own a lease known as The Gem, adjoining the Gordon Brook Copper Company, at Fine Flour, have (says a…

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Another Coal Strike. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 29 April 1909 · page 5

For some days past, a number of wheelers employed by the South Clifton Mining Company, have been on strike for an increase of wages…

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Grafton Copper Mining Co

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 May 1909 · page 4

The Manager for Cangai Mine reports:— For the four weeks ending 24th April work in the mining and smelting departments proceeded without interruption. A…

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Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 6 May 1909 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Cangai shares on the Sydney Exchange are quoted, buyers 20s, sellers 25s. In London on Monday copper at three…

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Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 6 May 1909 · page 3

Messrs. J. P. Locke and party motored from Newcastle to Pulganbar copper mines. The party passed through Copmanhurst on Saturday last, and on the return they…

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Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 8 May 1909 · page 4

An application for a gold lease of one acre was lodged at the Copmanhurst Warden's Office during the week by E. G. Elworthy, of Grafton. The land is…

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British Mining Troubles. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 10 May 1909 · page 5

The Miners Federation of Great Britain has instructed its members not to accept, reduced wages with reduced hours…

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Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 13 May 1909 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Private cables state that copper in London on Tuesday dropped 5s. Cangai shares are quoted 21s buyers…

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British Coal Trade Dispute

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 13 May 1909 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—The Scotch Miniers' Federation has refused to accept a reduction of 12½ per cent. The coal masters and men's delegates afterwards discussed…

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Prospects of District Public Requirements. a Mining Enthusiast's Views. No. VI

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 13 May 1909 · page 2

"What is your opinion of the prospects of the district?" was the question put by an "Examiner" reporter to Mr. Edwin Francis, sen., who replied, "I have been a…

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Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 May 1909 · page 9

A Kethel and Co., Ltd., has been registered, with a capital of £55,000, in £1 shares. The objects of the company are to acquire mineral leases. colliery, and plant…

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New Zealand Coal Strike

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 May 1909 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—A strike is threatened at the State coal mine extension works at Westport (N.Z.). It appears that the engineer removed…

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Mining. the Mining Industry

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 18 May 1909 · page 5

The report of the Mines Department for 1908 is to hand, and from it we call the following;—In the Clarence district there were 35 persons engaged in alluvial gold…

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Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 May 1909 · page 9

The manager of the Cu Co mine reports that, the winze is now clown 20ft., and nice sulphide ore is showing. He is now stoping in the drive on the cobalt shoot…

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World's Gold Supply

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 May 1909 · page 6

Scientific improvements in the treatment of gold ores, such as the invention of cyaniding, have revolutionised the gold industry in recent years. Vast bodies of ore…

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Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 May 1909 · page 4

Rent is owing on the following mineral leases, and if not paid within 30 days, they may be cancelled:—Gordon Brook Copper, Co., 20 acres; W. M'Leod, 80…

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Threatened Mining Lockout

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 May 1909 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—The coal owners announced at the South Wales Conciliation Board their intention to serve a month's notice to the men on June 1st to…

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