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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1912

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The Collieries Trouble Hard on Beeby

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 November 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The Sydney branch of the Industrial Workers of the world has dealt with the Southern Collieries trouble, and incidentally with Mr Beeby…

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Mining Discoveries. 2 ozs. of Gold to the Ton

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 November 1912 · page 3

As reported in Saturday's issue, an exceptionally rich gold find has been unearthed at Solferino, in the vicinity of the old Band of Hope and Solforino reefs, by Mr. A…

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Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 November 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Copper in London is selling at £78 5s. Cangai shares were quoted to-day—Sellers 15s 6d. George Williams, of Byron Bay, shire…

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The Mining Crisis. Upheaval in N. Zealand

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 November 1912 · page 5

A combined meeting of mining employees was held in the Wallsend School of Arts on Friday. Enthusiastic support was accorded to the miners'…

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Lyell Mine Disaster

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 21 November 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Another attempt was made yesterday to bring up a body from the North Lyell Mine, and not only was it unsuccessful, but it almost…

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MINING. Grafton Copper Mining Co

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 21 November 1912 · page 5

The manager reports for week ended 16th inst.:—A. level has been advanced 6ft. to 1478ft. 9in. The face is now in a black slaty formation carrying a few inches of…

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Cangai Copper Mine. Manager's Report

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 22 November 1912 · page 8

The manager of the Cangai mine reports for the week ended 16th inst.: -- A level has been advanced 6ft,…

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Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 4

At the Warden's Court, Copmanhurst, on Tuesday, before Mr. Warden Malone. R. Roberts made application for authority to enter private lands, Parish…

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Pulganbar Copper Mining Co., Ltd

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 4

The Manager reports:—Mining at present is temporarily suspended, as I have put the miners on to assist in getting the reducing plant pushed ahead, there being ore…

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Pu[?]ganbar Mine

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 25 November 1912 · page 4

The manager of the Pulganbar Q. and C.M. Co., Ltd's. mine reports:--Mining at present is temporarily suspended as I have put the miners…

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Late Wires South Coast Coal Trouble. Judge Heydon Resigns. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 25 November 1912 · page 3

Unexpected developments occurred yesterday during the sitting of the Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the dismissal of James…

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Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 26 November 1912 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday.—Copper in London on spot: Buyers £77 12s, sellers £77 17s 6d. Cangal shares were quoted this afternoon: Sellers, 15s 6d…

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Legislative Council. Rejects Coal Mines Bill. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 November 1912 · page 3

The Legislative Council rejected the Coal Mines Eight Hour Bill by 23 to 4…

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Southern Coal Trouble. Amicably Settled. Mass Meeting of Miners Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 November 1912 · page 3

There was great excitement at Wollongong yesterday, in consequence of a mass meeting of the miners at Bellambi. As a result,…

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Gold at Woolgoolga. Reported Pich Find

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 November 1912 · page 2

Some years ago, a good deal of rich gold was found in the vicinity of Woolgoolga, which decidedly picturesque town lies on the sea coast…

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Mt. Lyell Mine. Flooded by Rain. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 November 1912 · page 3

Heavy rain has flooded the North Lyell Mine. The water is within a few feet of the 700 foot level…

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Mining Troubles

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 28 November 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The position of the Southern mining dispute is causing great uneasiness. The proprietors are preparing themselves for any emergency…

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Cangai Copper Mine. Manager's Report

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 29 November 1912 · page 3

The manager of the Cangai Mine for the Grafton Copper Mining Co., Ltd., reports as follows for the week ended 23rd inst:--…

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The Stolen Gold a Mysterious Robbery

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 29 November 1912 · page 5

The stolen gold, i which was replaced with lead on the way to Egypt last week, was consigned by the Bank of England to the Credit Lyonnaise…

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Gold!

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 30 November 1912 · page 2

Many years ago Mr. W. J. Polien, of Woolgoolga, advised the testing of the Woolgoolga and Bucca Creeks for reef gold, and it…

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