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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1903

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The Gold Hunters in Europe; Or, The Dead Alive. CHAPTER XXIV.—(Continued)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 16 March 1903 · page 2

Hez subsided, although he said that he didn't see what they wanted to make such a fuss for about a little money…

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The Miners' Picnic

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1903 · page 3

Sir,—"W.J.D.," in Saturday's issue of the Newcastle Morning Herald," makes out a Strong case against the minors holding their annual picnic on a working day…

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Greta. Dismantling the Mine

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1903 · page 3

Ever since the mine was sealed down and reports wore circulated that the Greta Coal Mining Co. Intended selling the plant, people hero have refused to give…

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The Gold Hunters in Europe; Or, The Dead Alive. CHAPTER XXV.—(Continued)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1903 · page 2

"This morning, while you were sleeping, I was at the docks, looking for just the chance I have found. I was fortunate to find a ship that will…

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Glebe Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 March 1903 · page 5

A meeting of the Glebe minors was hold on Monday evening in Simpson's Hall. There was a good attendance, and Mr. R. Powell occupied the chair…

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Miners' Safety Lamp

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 March 1903 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—Professor Molisch, of Prague, has submitted to the Vienna Academy of Sciences a miners' safety lamp of glass with a saltpetre…

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Round About Dudley. Burwood Extended Colliery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 March 1903 · page 6

It is now about ten years since the Burwood Extended Colliery was worked. The news, therefore, that operation are likely to re-commence at this mine will…

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The Gold Hunters in Europe; Or, The Dead Alive. CHAPTER XXVI.—(Continued)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 March 1903 · page 2

After such a delicious bit of flattery I could not refuse his request, and leaving Murden. I went to Daisy's room, and found her looking out of a…

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Ainsdale's Heated Coal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 March 1903 · page 4

There have come to hand further particulars in regard to the heating of the coal cargo of the ship Ainsdale, which, on the 8th instant, put into Port Chalmers while on her…

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The Gold Hunters in Europe; Or, The Dead Alive. (Before Mr. M. S. Love, S.m.) Chapter XXVII.—(Continued)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 March 1903 · page 2

The ship was crowded with passengers, most of them belonging in the steerage; so all was confusion, receiving stores and taking leave of…

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Stockton Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 March 1903 · page 6

A meeting of the Stockton Miners' Lodge was hold last night. Mr. P. Gallen in the chair. It was resolved that a collection be…

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Miners' Picnic

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 March 1903 · page 6

Sir,—"Eureka" tells us that "W.J.D." makes a strong case against the miners holding their annual demonstration on one working day out of a possible eleven. I…

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The Gold Hunters in Europe; Or, The Dead Alive. CHAPTER XXVIII.—(Continued)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 March 1903 · page 2

I looked out of the window and saw several carriages in charge of servants in livery. I recognised one or two of Sir William's people and then…

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Coal Without Smoke

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 2

To burn bituminous coal without smoke (says the "Locomotive") has long been the hope of inventors and engineers, for it is generally admitted that an…

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The Gold Hunters in Europe; Or, The Dead Alive. CHAPTER XXIX.—(Continued)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 10

"I wish you would mind your own business," he said, "and let me alone, Can't I speak to a gal but you must come and put your face in between…

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The Arltunga Goldfield

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 2

The recent reports received from the Aritunga Goldfields have already largely discounted the "hills" and "quarries" of gold with which the minds of English investors were…

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Fatal Mining Accident. Albury

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 March 1903 · page 5

A miner named Charles Chappel died in the hospital this morning, having been admitted last night. He was terribly injured while working in a mine at Granya (Vic.)…

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The Gold Hunters in Europe; Or, The Dead Alive. Chapter Xxx. Under Arrest—an Examination—a Remarkable Man—an Edict—a Surprise—the Emperor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 March 1903 · page 2

The mild-looking, quiet little gentleman, with a soft voice and gentle manners, who had sat near us in the restaurant, had sipped his coffee with…

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Plattsburg. Miners' Accident Relief

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1903 · page 6

A meeting of the local board of the Miners' Accident Relief Fund was held on Friday evening. The income for the last pay amounted to the sum of £13 18s…

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Illawarra Colliery. Fixing the Selling Price. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1903 · page 5

The Arbitration Court to-day answered certain questions by the accountant appointed under the award of the Court in connection with the industrial dispute…

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