Australian Mining Notes. the Barrier Field
AT Macgregor's shaft, Block 11 of the Proprietary mine, the 300ft level was reached some time back, and opening out at the level ha been proceeding. The shaft struck down…
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Mining & the mines, 1890
1,777 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 28 of 89
The Coal Properties of the District. a Valuable Map
IT has long been a matter of surprise that no reliable map showing the various coal estates in the Newcastle district has yet been issued, and considering the boasted competency of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →North Illawarra Colliery
FROM Mr. J. C. Jones, the worthy manager of the North Illawarra Colliery, we learn (says the Illawarra Mercury) that that mine is again making a fresh start, with every…
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LONDON, Tuesday.—Much excitement has been caused here by the receipt of the news that a number of extensive caves, showing ancient workings, have been discovered in…
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THE mineral exports for the week are:—Proprietary mine, 550 tons bullion, value £28,879; Block 14, 141 tons bullion, £3900, ore, 255tons, £1525; Block 10,62 tons ore,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Coal Near Liverpool. the Recent Discovery. Report of the Drills Superintendent
A SEAM of coal has been pierced by No. 1 Government diamond drill at the depth of 2583ft 4in from the surface, on the Moore-bank Estate, Liverpool. The depth of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Miners' Meeting. Wickham and Bullock Island. An Important Discussion. The Recent Quarterly Delegate Meeting
THE usual monthly meeting of the members of the Wickham and Bullock Island miner's lodge was held in the Criterion Hotel, Wickham, last evening…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Lianerch Colliery Disaster
THE Lord Mayor of London has ascertained that out of the total number (176) of colliers killed in the explosion, no fewer than 163 men and boys had been prudent enough to…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Miners' Meeting. Lambton
A SPECIAL meeting of the above miners was held in Ralph's Druids-hall on Thursday evening, Mr. R. Mooney in the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Australian Miners' Association. Committee of Management
A MEETING of the committee of management was held on Thursday, April 17. Present: Messrs. J. Thomson (president), A. Cook, J. Duke, W. Blakey, W. Hunter (treasurer),…
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AT the Victoria Cross the work of fixing the pump is now proceeding, and consequently operations in the crosscut have been temporarily suspended. At the Bonanza a…
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LONDON, Thursday.—The colliery owners in Silesia, a German province on the borders of Poland, are being resisted by the miners in their refusal to accede to the men's…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Miners' Meeting. Stockton
THE regular monthly meeting was held in the Temperance-hall on Thursday evening. Mr. W. II. Fox was in the chair. The minutes of the quarterly and special…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Melbourne Coal-yards
A DEPUTATION representing the Trades-hall Council, the Wharf Labourers' Union, the Seamen's Union, and the Stewards and Cooks' Union waited upon the Melbourne Harbour…
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A MARKED improvement has occurred in the general appearance of the stopes at the Junction mine. They are opening up larger and better than was anticipated. As they…
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A GENERAL meeting of the New South Wales Protective Association of Colliery Enginedrivers was hold at Tattersall's Hotel on Saturday evening. The president, Mr. John…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Check-inspectors' Reports. Greta Colliery
INSPECTION made on 14th, 15th, and 16th of April, 1890. Main intake, south side: 41,610ft. No. 1 split: 21,000 foot for 85 men, boys, and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Australian Mining Notes
NEWS has been received in Launceston (Tas.) that payable gold has been struck at 300ft in the old City of Launceston claim. The Welcome Stranger Gold Mine, at…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Miners' Risks. Fatal Accident. Newcastle B Pit
A MINER named John Hughes met with his death yesterday in the Newcastle. Coal Company's B pit at about half-past 12 o'clock. It appears that Hughes and his mate named…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Australian Mining Notes the Barrier Field
A DAG of excellent ore from Blocks 10 and 11, Corona, recently floated in Adelaide, is being dispatched for Adelaide, where it will be thoroughly tested for silver, lead, and…
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