The Weighing of Coal
Sir,—In Mr. James Curley's letter of 2nd inst., relative to the weighing of all coal at a colliery, Westport, New Zealand, the motive is palpable to even casual readers. Would…
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Mining & the mines, 1899
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Maitland District East Greta Miners' Lodge
A special meeting of the members of the East Greta Miners' Lodge was held at the Oddfellows' Hall, West Maitland, on Saturday evening. The chairman of the lodge…
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The monthly meeting of the above miners was held last evening. The attendance was very good. Mr. M. Wilbraham was in the chair…
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The coal shipments at the cranes for the week ending yesterday amounted to 51,497 tons us compared with 46,751 tons for the corresponding period of 1898, showing an increase of 4746 tons for the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cowardly Action at Waratah Colliery
A most cowardly assault was attempted on the engine-driver at Waratah Colliery one, night last week. Shortly after 10 o'clock, while the engine-driver, Mir. E…
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A meeting of the Northern Colliery proprietors was held at the Wallsend Company's office, Bridge-street, this afternoon with the object of deciding…
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It is said that Sir Henry Irving has fallen on evil times—that he has lost his "little all," and will have to climb from the bottom rung again. What this is due to is [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Outtrim Miners. Sydney
A meeting of officers of the Australian Labour Federation was hold at the Labour centre, Castlereagh-street, to-day, to consider the appeal from the Outtrim miners for…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Sydney Letter. the Federal Bill and the Council.—the Yes-no Policy of the "Daily Telegraph."—sydney's First Government House; an Interesting Relic.—a Mine of Probable Death in Sydney Harbour.—death of "Billy the Ram."—the Australian Eleven.—the Balmain Murder.—presentation to Mr. Whiteley. Sydney
There is going to be war over the Federation Bill. The comparatively mild criticism of the Council on Tuesday yesterday assumed a pronounced character. Many of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Curlewis Mine
Sir,—These few lines are to let you and your numerous readers know that we appear to be no strike at the Carlewis Colliery. The men…
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The monthly meeting of the above miners' lodge was held on Thursday in Mr. Wile's hall; Mr. J. Mitchell presided. The election of officers resulted as follows:…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Pacific Colliery. a Sliding Scale Reduction
The miners employed at the Pacific Co-operative Colliery, who received an increase of 1¾d or 2d per ton soon after the price of coal was increased,…
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The coal shipments at the Governments cranes for the week ended at 6 a.m. yesterday amounted to 51,329 tons, as compared with 37,044 tons for the corresponding period of last year, and showing an…
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It is asserted that the Wallarah miners, have come to a satisfactory agreement with their manager, without resorting to the strike which was ordered by the district…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Mining Position. Meeting of the Delegate Board To-day
The miners' general secretary has received the amended terms upon which the colliery proprietors are agreeable that the coal trade shall be carried on in this…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Japan's Gold Output
The total output of gold in Japan in 1894 was 23,696oz; in 1895, 21,000oz. The quantity of silver mined in 1894 was 1,956,938oz; in 1895, 1,768,250oz. Silver…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Mining Situation. Meeting of the Delegate Board. the Proprietors Terms
The mining situation presents a very hopeful outlook as the result of the latest proposals of the proprietors, considered at a special meeting of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Striking a Gold Mine. Mrs. Harrison got on to Good Property. Struck it Rich and Unexpectedly. Creates a Sensation
The surprise of a man who sinks a hole to make a well and strikes a gold mine is no doubt a pleasant one. Such a surprise was held in store for Mrs. Harrison…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Mining in Australia. a Cyanide Plant
LONDON, Tuesday.—Mr. Jerome Dyer and Mr. T. Cornish are urging Sir Andrew Clarke, Agent-General for Victoria and Sir Horace Tozer,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Stockton Miners
The regular monthly meeting of the above lodge was held last night. Mr. T. Wright was in the chair. There was an exceedingly smell attendance…
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