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Murray · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1907

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New South Wales Sydney, Monday. the Coal-lumpers' Strike

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 16 July 1907 · page 3

Increased numbers took part in the procession to-day of the coal-lumbers on strike. A disturbance took place at Pyrmont this afternoon. A [?]…

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Rand Mining Trouble the Strike Collapsing. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 17 July 1907 · page 2

Although a meeting of 4000 miners on strike in the Rand passed a resolution that the struggle should be fought to a finish reports from South Africa state…

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The Coal Lumpers

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 July 1907 · page 6

The coal lumpers' strike continues to cause trouble and anxiety. The men are determined, by hook or by crook to obtain a monopoly of…

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Quartz Mining Revival

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 July 1907 · page 5

Last Monday the following news was published at Chiltern:--Chiltern Golden Bar Quartz G. M. Co.--Cut reef coming into shaft at 610 feet;…

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New South Wales Sydney, Thursday. the Coal-lumpers' Strike

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 19 July 1907 · page 3

In connection with the coal lumpers' strike Mr Hughes, M.H.R. yesterday arranged for the employers to see the secretary of the Coal-lumpers' Union…

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General Cable News. London, Thursday. the Rand Strike. Assistance From British Miners

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 19 July 1907 · page 2

At a recent meeting of the miner on strike on the Rand it was complained that though an appeal had been made to British workers for help no response…

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Copper for Gold. How the Bank of England Lost £1081

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 July 1907 · page 10

A remarkable story of halfpennies being substituted for half sovereigns was told at the Manchester City Police Court recently, when Henry Douglas Anderson…

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The Coal-lumpers' Strike

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 20 July 1907 · page 5

A meeting of the Coal-lumpers, on strike was held at Miller's Point to-day. There were about 200 present and the meeting was considerably…

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Miners' Strike in America to Be Declared "Off." the Announcement Postponed. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 20 July 1907 · page 2

For some time past the members of the Philadelphia Miners Association have been on strike, but a speedy end to the dispute is now assured. At a meeting of the…

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The Coal Lumper's Strike a Settlement Arrived At. Wages Increased. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 22 July 1907 · page 3

The coal-lumpers' strike, which has proved most disastrous, and has already lasted thirteen weeks, is now virtually settled. A practical agreement was…

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An Australian Silver Mine

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 24 July 1907 · page 6

Tales of treasure-finding always possess a fascination for all classes of readers. Even the mature mind seldom loses its delight in…

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Beer for Natives in the Mines

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 25 July 1907 · page 3

Nonconformists in the Transvaal Colony are strongly protesting against the Government Bill which legalises the sale of beer to natives when they are working in…

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Better Than Gold. (An Old Favorite.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 July 1907 · page 12

Better than grandeur, better than gold, Than rank and titles a thousand fold, Is a healthy body, a mind at ease, And simple pleasures that always please…

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All for Gold. a Story of Alaska

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 26 July 1907 · page 8

Business men closed their offices, [?]ive) gave up their positions, parents [?] were, in a measure, secondary [?] Kiondike—…

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Chiltern Mining Notes

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 27 July 1907 · page 5

The Robbie Burns has closed down temporarily. Chiltern Golden Bar.—Fortnightly report—Main shaft sunk 18ft. and timbered up 625ft. from surface. A lode…

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Mining. a Fine Gold Yield

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 29 July 1907 · page 4

Zeinert and party completed a crushing of 10 loads at the local Government battery to-day, taken from Huon's Hill, Wodonga, for the handsome yield of 30…

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Mining Reports

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 29 July 1907 · page 4

The following is supplied for publication:—Messrs Renton and Atteridge have treated a nice parcel of stone from their reef at Mitta Mitta. The clean-up was…

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Chiltern. Mining

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 31 July 1907 · page 5

Dr. R. H. Schlink, of Wodonga, has been re-elected chairman of directors of the Chiltern Golden Bay G.M. Coy. At the half-yearly meeting of…

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The Ram Strike Ends Mine Owners Deny Concessions. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 31 July 1907 · page 2

The Rand mine-owners, who are principally German-Jews, declare that, while they have re-eng skilled machinists at exceptionally good wages, they have not…

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Vain Search for Gold. Fortune-seekers' Adventures in the Frozen North-west

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 31 July 1907 · page 4

"Gold in Canada! The new Eldorad! Richer than the Rand! Fortunes for a few pounds!" We were four Londoners newly…

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