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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1916

359 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 2 of 18

The Gold Question. Should We Nurse Our Stocks?

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 February 1916 · page 3

When the Federal Treasurer, with his training, denies several Victorian bankers, with theirs, it is easy to say, "The idea of it!" But the Federal Treasurer has his…

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Late Wires. Freedom of the Press. Barrier Miners Object to Letters. an Editor Stands Firm. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 February 1916 · page 3

The editor of the Broken Hill "Miner" was waited on by a deputation from the A.M.A., who stated that serious objecton was taken to the…

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Another Coal Strike. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 February 1916 · page 5

Aberdare and Aberdare Extended Collieries were idle again to-day in consequence of the refusal of a section of the employees to work unless granted an increase in rates proportional…

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Breaches of Coal Regulations. Heavy Penalties Inflicted. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 February 1916 · page 5

At the Newcastle Police Court Frederick Newman was proceeded against for exporting coal without the consent of the Minister; also with making a false entry as to the…

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Nambucca Molybdenite Mine

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 2

The shaft is down 62ft., and the drive west from the 50ft. level is in 20ft. The reef exposed on the surface shows an average width of 4ft. for the full length of the lease. Good…

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Chinese Export Gold. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 7 February 1916 · page 2

Federal officers, who have been puzzled to know what Chinamen do with the gold they get daily from the Federal Treasury, learned a day or two ago that a Chinaman who was…

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Copper Mining Resumed. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 7 February 1916 · page 2

Mr. W. H. Fletcher, receiver of the Great Cobar, Ltd., announces that operations have been resumed at the mines at Cobar. Blister copper is being regularly produced and…

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Boycott by Miners. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 8 February 1916 · page 5

The strikers- demonstration against the "Barrier Miner" was continued on Saturday. Only one edition of the paper was issued, and the newsboys expressed fear of results if they…

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Ensuring Coal Supply. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 9 February 1916 · page 3

The President of the Board of Trade established a committee comprising officials from the Admiralty, munition factories, mines, and railways, to advise district…

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Gold and Mineral Leases

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 3

The following leases were in force for the" half year ended 31st Dec., 1915: Grafton Copper Mining Co. (Ltd.), four lots of 20a. each and two of 40a.,…

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The Miners' Conference. Opposition to Conscription. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 February 1916 · page 3

The miners' conference carried a resolution opposed to the spirit of conscription. The conference further says it is determined to exercise vigilant scrutiny upon any…

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Miners' Grievance. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 5

Mr. Barnett, secretary of the A.M.A. at Broken Hill, declares that if the court does not give the men a 44 hours' week he will tell them to come out again. If the…

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Victorian Gold Dredging. Must End in Three Months. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 3

It is expected that the gold dredging in Victoria will terminate in three months' time owing to the available areas being worked out…

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Reported Gold Find. on the Upper Clarence

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 2

It is reported that a very rich find of gold has been discovered on O'Malley's lease adjoining the claim where rich gold-bearing stone was discovered…

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Old Gold and Silver. an Interesting Fund

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 2

The secretaries of the Old Gold and Silver Fund believe that the committee is satisfied that the fund will be a success. It is now becoming known…

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Mining Corps

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 2

The first representative unit of Australia, comprising men from all the States, is shortly to leave for special trench work at the front. This is the Australian Mining Corps, under…

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Where does the Gold Go?

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1916 · page 3

A writer in a contemporary says that it is an absurdity to suppose that a war is fought on gold, except to assist, and as a standby. A financial…

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Gold in Sand

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 1 March 1916 · page 2

At Murwillumbah Court an unusual application was dealt with, and granted. It was an application from Herbert Rose and others…

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Fresh Hun Mines Laid. Has Neutral Shipping Been Used? London, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 March 1916 · page 3

The London press is almost unanimous in assuming that the Maloja and other vessels sunk during the week were victims of the fresh sowing of…

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Execution by French Artillery. Mining of Caures Wood. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 2 March 1916 · page 5

A soldier who fought on the Ornes says an order came on Thursday to prepare to retire, as the position was becoming untenable. Retirement began on Sunday, and with…

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