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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1906

332 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 15 of 17

Colliery Explosion

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 17 October 1906 · page 2

A serious explosion has occurred in Wingate colliery, Durham, Twenty-seven bodies have been recovered from the underground workings, and thirty…

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Mining

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 17 October 1906 · page 2

COLONEL RYRIE has been notified by the Department of Mines and Agriculture that Mir. C. H. Wakefield of Breadalbane has been granted a prospecting vote for 75 feet…

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Exports of Welsh Coal

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 17 October 1906 · page 2

There is an increase in the export of Welsh coal. All the great markets and foreigners are contracting for heavy shipments at nearly half-a-crown a ton above the price of 1905,…

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The Coal Ve[?]d-Otherwise Trust

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 17 October 1906 · page 2

A MONTH or so ago, when Mr. T. Henley, M.L.A., whose political views are the antithesis of those adapted by the Labor party, warned the meat producers and…

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Colliery Explosion. London, Oct. 16

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 20 October 1906 · page 2

The explosion at Wingate colliery, Durham, was heard at a distance of four miles. The victims were stone men and shifters preparing the workings for the sewers…

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Cable News. French Interests in British Collieries. London, Oct. 17

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 20 October 1906 · page 2

Regarding the alleged purchase by a French company of collieries in Wales a British-registered Cardiff and Rochefort company, including a considerable…

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Welsh Coal

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 24 October 1906 · page 2

The price of Welsh steam coal is 17/- for 1907 contracts…

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Swedish Copper Mines

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 24 October 1906 · page 2

A Gothenburg Company and English capitalists have purchased the Stora Strand copper mines in Sweden for £1,400,000,…

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Treasure Hunts. Where Millions in Gold and Jewels May Be Found (From Melbourne Age.)

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 24 October 1906 · page 3

Just at present there are no fewer than five treasure hunts taking place in various parts of the world. The daily papers have lately contained long accounts of the Xema, a vessel…

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Mining at Merrilla

Goulburn Herald · Friday 26 October 1906 · page 4

A CORRESPONDENT. Mr. T. C. McMahon, writes :—Gillett and party are negotiating with a syndicate to sell their claim right out for £60,000 cash. This claim in one of the…

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Rich Gold Find in New Guinea

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 27 October 1906 · page 4

Brisbane, Friday.—News received from New Guinea states that payable gold has been discovered between Mount Yule and Mount Albert Edward, over a distance of 40 miles Prospects…

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Mining

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 31 October 1906 · page 2

COLONER RYRIE has been informed that the mines Department has approved of the following vote:—John Blake and Joseph O'Neill, Bungonia, 100 feet of tunnelling 11/-…

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Lloyd's Copper Mine

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 November 1906 · page 2

A private cable received on Wednesday from London announced that the directors of Lloyd's Copper Company propose to increase the capital of the company by the issue of 50,000 £1…

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Goulburn Mining Syndicate

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 November 1906 · page 2

A practical miner from Burraga inspected the property of the above syndicate at Gurrundah on Wednesday, and was most favourably impressed. He considers that there are all…

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Miners' Wages

The Burrowa News · Friday 2 November 1906 · page 2

No one will blame Labor for endeavoring to improve its position as long as the demands are reasonable. It has often been called upon to submit to…

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Mining

Goulburn Herald · Friday 2 November 1906 · page 2

BRAIDWOOD, Wednesday.—A cake of gold, 27 [?] 15dwt, the result of a crushing of 20 tons of stone from the Day Dawn mine, Little River, was lodged in the City Bank to-day…

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Merrilla Copper Mines

Goulburn Herald · Monday 5 November 1906 · page 3

A MELBOURNE expert visited the Merrilla Copper Mining leases on Saturday. He is prepared to negotiate for the working option of one or more of the different leases…

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Gold in Iron Ore

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 November 1906 · page 2

Adelaide, Monday.—By the steamer Somerset, which sails from Port Adelaide this week, 2000 tons of ironstone from the Iron Knob will be shipped to Europe. This is the first shipment…

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Goulburn Mining Syndicate

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 November 1906 · page 2

An offer from a Melbourne firm has been received for the purchase of the above company's property at Gurrundah, and will be duly considered by the shareholders. The prospective…

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Trouble at Pelow-Main. Boys Lay the Mine Idle. Kurri Kurri

Argyle Liberal and District Recorder · Tuesday 6 November 1906 · page 2

The boys of the Pelaw Main Colliery who are engaged as drivers have succeeded in stopping the pit. From a statement made by Mr. J…

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