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Mining & the mines, 1918

233 stories in New England's papers · page 6 of 12

Mining Applications

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 30 May 1918 · page 4

The following mining applications were lodged at the Warden's Office, Glen Innes, during the week ended yesterday:--For authority to enter:…

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Mines Responsible

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 1 June 1918 · page 4

The Acting-Prime Minister definitely states that the loss of the steamers Port Kembla and Cumberland can be attributed to mines…

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Mining at Hillgrove

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 June 1918 · page 6

The Hillgrove Antimony Mining and Smelting Company are making good progress with the sinking of their shaft.—Mr. Thos[?]. Snow is erecting a…

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Beeby and the Miners. Address at Lithgo

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 5 June 1918 · page 4

Mr. Beeby, addressing the coal miners at Lithgow in regard to the Arbitration Act, stated that he was hopeful that the miners would come under the…

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Tin Mining

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 7 June 1918 · page 2

There has been quite a revival of tin mining in the Glen Innes district lately, due no doubt to the high price ruling for tin. Last…

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Miners Want Increase

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 8 June 1918 · page 4

The National Conference of miners carried a resolution to demand a substantial increase in wages commensurate with the cost of living…

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Mining. the Week's Applications

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 10 June 1918 · page 4

The following application authority to enter for the purpose of prospecting for tin were lodged at the office of the Mining Warden, Glen Innes,…

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Miners' Strike. Position in Queensland

The Inverell Times · Friday 14 June 1918 · page 5

The workmen's strike continues at the Wolfram mines, Queensland, although the employers have practically conceded all the men's demands…

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Mining. the Week's Applications

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 17 June 1918 · page 4

Following are the applications received at the Warden's Office, Glen Innes, for the week ended June 12:--Mineral Lease Application.-- By F…

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Rich Gold Find

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 18 June 1918 · page 5

The Minister for Mines at Perth has been informed that three miners obtained gold valued at £2600 from 84 lbs. stone at Mount Magnet…

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Mining Accident. Men Entombed

The Inverell Times · Friday 21 June 1918 · page 4

A sudden rush of water at the Tivoli coal mine, Ipswich, resulted in the manager, Mr. W. Barnes, and a miner, named Dredge, being entombed…

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Mining Disaster

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 22 June 1918 · page 4

A sudden inrush of water occurred at the Eclipse collieries. Queensland. Six miners were injured, and another is missing…

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Mining. the Week's Applications

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 24 June 1918 · page 2

The following applications for authority to enter for the purpose of prospecting for metals were lodged at the local Mining Registrar's Office…

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Mining Disaster. an Ipswich Coalfield. Great Rush of Water

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 24 June 1918 · page 5

A sudden inrush of water at J. Wright and Company's colliery at Tivoli on Thursday morning resulted in the mine manager, W. Barnes, and a…

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Sensational Mine Accident

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 26 June 1918 · page 7

There was a remarkable accident with serious results, at Eclipse Colliery, Ipswich, on Thursday. A number of men were working in a new shaft when…

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Baths for Miners

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 28 June 1918 · page 1

Arrangements are being made on the South Coast in providing bathing facilities for miners. At Coalcliff colliery baths are being constructed on modern…

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Coal Board Wanted

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 29 June 1918 · page 4

The Minister for Navy has been asked by a deputation to restore the Federal Coal Board. He promised to consider the request…

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Mining Applications

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 1 July 1918 · page 2

During the week the following mining applications have been lodged at the local Registrar's office:—Authority to enter for the purpose of…

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Wimmera Strikes a Mine. Lengthy List of Missing. Disaster in Australian Waters

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 1 July 1918 · page 2

The enemy mines have accounted for another Australian steamer in home waters. The "Wimmera," of the Huddart…

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Gold Facts. Hungarian Minister Explains Remarkable Admissions. Austria's Objective Gained

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 1 July 1918 · page 2

Reuter's Amsterdam correspondent says the Hungarian Premier, in a remarkable speech in the Lower House of the Hungarian Parliament, said that…

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