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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1914

297 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 9 of 15

"Gold."

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 3 July 1914 · page 4

From Messrs Hodder and Stoughton, London, we receive a beautifully printed copy of "Gold," by Stewart Edward "White, illustrated with fine…

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The Coal Strike. the Minister Firm. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 3 July 1914 · page 5

Mr. Peters, who was appointed the employees' representative on the Royal Commission to inquire into the proposal to abolish the afternoon shift…

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The Coal Strike. Settlement Next Week. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1914 · page 5

It is probable that the afternoon shift dispute in the Maitland coal district will be settled early next week, as both the owners and the miners…

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A Great Coal Mine

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 July 1914 · page 8

Richmond-Main Colliery, which will be putting out coal in the comae of a few months, promises to be one of the best, if not the best, equipped mines, at least in this part of the…

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Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 July 1914 · page 9

Grafton coppor was quoted on Wednesday at 5s 6d. The following new company has been registered in Sydney: North Const Gold and…

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Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 July 1914 · page 4

David Price and M. Samuels of Sydney have applied for special leases to mine for gold and platinum in parish Scope, which lies south of Yamba on the ocean beach. The same…

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Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 16 July 1914 · page 4

A magnificent scam of coal has boen struck in the main tunnel of the Wilga Coal Co.'s mine at Breeza. A third colliery has been started…

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A Race for Life. Miners Killed by Quick Sand London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 July 1914 · page 5

While drilling a hole in the roof of a mine at Iron River, Michegan [U.S.], the drill hit quicksand, which filled every crevice like water. Twenty-three…

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Rays Explode Sea Mines. Young Inventor's Triumph. Mountains No Obstacle

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 20 July 1914 · page 3

Giulio Ulivi, the young Florentine engineer inventor, carried out fresh experiments in Florence recently with his invention for blowing up, by…

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Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 July 1914 · page 2

The future of Cadia seems assured, as there are now some thousands of tons of copper are in sights and the gold contents are on the increase. The company recovered 21 ounces…

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The Coal Strike. 519 Miners Plead Guilty. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 July 1914 · page 3

At Newcastle, 519 former employees of some of the Maitland afternoon shift mines pleaded guilty to strik[?] Judgement was reserved…

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Boxing. Holland Beats Darcy. Miners Raise a Riot

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 22 July 1914 · page 3

Fritz Holland (U.S.A.) outpointed Les. Darcy (Maitland) in 20 rounds. Darcy put up a game battle…

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The Coal Strike. Another Colliery Yields. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 24 July 1914 · page 5

The proprietors of the Rothbury Colliery have agreed to the abolition of the afternoon shift within a certain period…

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Miners Fined. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 24 July 1914 · page 5

At the Newcastle Police Court today the 519 miners who pleaded guilty to having gone on strike against working in the afternoon shift at the…

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Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 July 1914 · page 10

Three feet of solid stone, showing gold, has been met with in driving south from the cross-cut at the 3500ft level in the Long Tunnel mine, Victoria. This is the first…

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Colliery on Fire. the Mine Sealed Down. a Mysterious Explosion. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 27 July 1914 · page 3

The Neath Colliery, near Cessnock, Is on fire, and the work of sealing down the shaft was proceeded with last night. The outbreak is a very serious…

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Colliery on Fire. Repodt of an Explosion. Sealing Down the Mine

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 28 July 1914 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—In the Maitland district, fire has broken out in the Neath colliery, and gained such a hold that it has been decided to seal the mine down in the…

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Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 28 July 1914 · page 5

An area of 349¾ acres, parish Carnham, within portion 38, is exempted from alienation and reserved for mining purposes. Last week an area of 5000 acres was pegged…

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Ballina Gold Scrip

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 30 July 1914 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Coastal ship captains and passengers report great excitement in regard to the Ballina gold serip. Portions of the coast have been pegged out for miles…

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Mining

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 August 1914 · page 9

The gold lease application of A. Alderman, 4 acres, parish Churchill, has been approved. The following gold leases will be cancelled on 12th August:—Lion Reef Gold Mining Co.,…

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