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Murray · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1917

228 stories in Murray's papers · page 4 of 12

Latest Telegrams Sydney, Tuesday. Ardlethan Miners on Strike

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 1

The miners employed at the White Crystal Tin Mine at Ardlethan are out on strike. They explain that their action is due to the fact that…

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Other Items China Waiting Developments the Irish Situation Unchanged Persecution of Jews in Palestine. the British Coal Miners. Food Shortage in Athens. Germany Calling Up Dogs for Trench Work. Austria and Peace

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 22 May 1917 · page 2

The Chinese House of Representatives has resolved not to consider war measures until the Premier and War Minister have resigned, and the…

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Mines and Torpedoes

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 23

It is stated as a fact that the new German submarines are able, when submerged to fire torpedoes with an accuracy increased to the extent of from 50 to 75…

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Grandin for Gold

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 2

A humor has been current is the town during the week that a party of Tasmanians had arrived with the insertion of making for gold at Mooratunka…

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Mining at Adelong

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 June 1917 · page 25

During his visit to Adelong Mr.Fitzpatrick,Minister for Mines, was asked for Government assistance in connection with the proposed revival of local mining…

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South Coast Collieries Idle

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 1

Three of the South Coast collieries were idle to-day—South Bulli Scarborough, and Coledale. The trouble was at Bulli, where 500 men…

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RECRUITiNG Campaign. Australian Imperial Forces. Engineers, Pioneers, & Miners Wanted

The Independent · Friday 8 June 1917 · page 2

Major Coucbtman, of the Engineers, paid a visit to Deniliquin on Monday to ascertain, the potabilities of obtaining recruits for the above-mentioned units, and intends…

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Australian Imperial Forces (A.i.f.) Miners Engineers & PIONEERS

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 9 June 1917 · page 2

Major Coachman of the Engineers visited Deniliquin on Monday to ascertain the possibilities of obtaining recruits for the above mentioned technical…

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Mines and Counter-mines

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 June 1917 · page 22

"Mining under the German lines had been carried on for more than a year by the tunnelling companies of the Australian, New Zealand, and English mining…

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A New and Deadly Mine

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 15 June 1917 · page 4

The mine as an instrument of destruction has been used by the Germans in a manner consistent with her disregard of laws and internation…

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British Consolidating the Newly Won Ground. More About the Great Mine

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 15 June 1917 · page 1

The completeness of the success of the Wytschaete push explains the extraordinary quietness supervening the eruption. Having obtained all…

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Children's Story. for Creed of Gold. Chapter 11.—(Continued.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 June 1917 · page 13

Dick watched them move off along the street with Jake at their head. They cantered swiftly and took the road to the hills by which the boy had ridden not half…

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Best News of the Year. Great Messines Victory. Wonderful Feat by Miners. Australians Share the Glory. Russian Muddle Continues. Italian Gains Firmly Held. All Gains Held. London, June 10

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 June 1917 · page 20

"The capture of Messines Ridge has given our men a remarkable sense of a great achievement," says Mr. Philip Gibbs, the special correspondent of the…

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A New and Deadly Mine. More Mine-Sweeping Risks

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 16 June 1917 · page 3

The mine as an instrument of destruction has been used by the Germans in a manner consistent with her disregard of laws and international…

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India's Hoarded Gold

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 22 June 1917 · page 3

Of all the countries that import gold and stick to it, India easily heads the list. From time immemorial she has absorbed it as a sponge absorbs…

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Coal Famine

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 29 June 1917 · page 23

There is a serious coal famine in Germany. As a consequence many bakeries are closing down. The lighting of Berlin has been cut down by two-thirds. A…

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Continued Colliery Stoppages

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 3 July 1917 · page 2

Colliery stoppages throughout the Northern District are becoming more frequent. Eight collieries were idle yesterday…

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The Coal Trade Difficulty

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 July 1917 · page 1

The executive officers of the Colliery Employers' Federation have received an important telegram in regard to the frequent strikes. It is…

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Miners Earn 30/3 Per Day

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 July 1917 · page 32

The wages of miners employed at the Richmond Main colliery Newcastle, during the full working fortnight of 10 days ended June 16 last averaged 3/3 per day…

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Grains of Gold

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 July 1917 · page 1

Calamity never loses us whose if finds us; it either softens or hardens the heart of its victim. She who is not assure of her ignorance…

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