Relative Coal Productiveness of Chief Countries
The accompanying interesting set of "circles" is a slight improvement on one of "squares" which recently appeared in Pearson's Magazine to illustrate the relative…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1898
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Work at the Collieries
The fortnight ended on Saturday was most satisfactory so far as the output of coal was concerned. With one exception all the pits worked good time. It is plain,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Coal and Passenger Lines. Important Alterations at Hamilton. The Interlocking Apparatus Connected
Yesterday was an important day in railway history at Hamilton, for, apart from the congregation of people to witness the scene of the accident to the northern mail…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Glebe Miners
A special meeting of the above miners was held in Simpson's Hall on Monday evening. Upwards of 30 men were present Mr. M. Wilbraham was in the chair…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Coal Shipments
The coal shipments at the Government cranes for the week ending yesterday amounted to 53,587 tons, as against 56,327 tons for the corresponding period of 1897, and showing a decrease of 2740 tons on the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Strike in Wales. the Miners' Demands
LONDON, Tuesday.—The South Wales colliers have declined to accept the assistance of Sir C.Fry (the late Lord Justice of Appeal), who had been…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Strike in Wales. Shipowners Importing Coal
LONDON, Wednesday.—The managers of the Castle line of steamers, running between London and the Cape and Natal, are importing steam…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Minmi. Back Creek and Duckenfield Miners
The monthly meeting of the above miners' lodge was held on Thursday in Mr. G. Wiles' hall. There was a large attendance, and Mr. J. Mitchell presided…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Burwood Colliery. a New Fan to be Purchased
Extensive improvements have just been initiated at the Burwood Colliery, which is owned by the Scottish-Australian Mining Company. Mr. W…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mining Operations in the Colony
The mineral products of New South Wales continue to occupy that important position in the industrial resources of the colony which they have…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Mining Situation. Meeting of the Joint Committee. Terms of a General Agreement Discussed. Another Fortnight's Adjournment
The first meeting of the joint committee representing the colliery proprietors and the miners, was held at the Chamber of Commerce,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Coal Shipments
The coal shipments at the Government cranes for the week ending at 6 a.m. yesterday amounted to 48,253 tons coal as against 40,478 tons for the corresponding week of 1897, and showing an increase of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire in Coal Cargoes
At a recent meeting F. M. Syme addressed the Insurance Institute of Victoria on the subject of "Causes of Fire," and gave some very interesting…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Coal on the Zambesi
The commencement of the working of a large and valuable coalfield on the Upper Zambesi is likely to revolutionise steam traffic on that great river. Our Vice-Consul at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →West Australia. Perth Tuesday. the Gold Exports
The gold exports for July amounted to 76,980oz…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sydney Harbour Colliery Works
In the report of the Mines Department for last year some particulars are given regarding the progress of an undertaking of considerable…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Burwood Colliery. a False Alarm
Shortly after 1 o'clock yesterday a panic was caused in Burwood pit by an alarm being raised that the colliery was on fire. Miners and wheelers made all possible speed to the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Meeting of Hetton Miners. Suggestion for an Aggregate Meeting. Notice of Motion to Go to the District. Complaints of the Non-enforcement of the Act
A meeting of the Hetton miners, about [?] being present, was held at the Albion Hotel, Wickham, last night under the presidency of Mr. G. Dawson…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wallsend Miners
The monthly meeting of the Wallsend miners was held in the School of Arts last evening. Mr. John Bower in the chair…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Miners' Strike at Adelong
Word has been received from Adelong that the Gibraltar miners have resolved upon a strike, consequent upon the directors having insisted upon the reductions proposed. The…
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