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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1903

819 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 41

Stockton Miners

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

The monthly meeting of this lodge was held last night, Mr. William Donnelly (chairman) presiding. A. deputation which had been sent to the manager to protest…

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Fatal Mining Accident. Broken Hill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 February 1903 · page 5

An accident, by which one man was killed and three were injured, occurred in the South Mine this morning. Last night the pass above the 400ft level had hung…

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

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

As was marched into the soldiers' quarters, the gates were closed, and the Fenians were left in the streets, to shout until they were tired of such…

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American Markets.— Newcastle Coal

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

The R.M.S. Ventura has brought to Auckland an interesting and important summary of the American markets. The summary is as follows:—"Coal cargoes:…

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Co-operative Mining Co

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1903 · page 3

The New South Wales Co-operative Mining Company are prepared to supply small cargoes of coal and coke at the following rates:—…

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

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

"True; and so, in spite of the warning to keep secret, I will tell the lieutenant all that I have heard and read." "Better not if ye plase," some one…

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Central Gold Mines. Adelaide

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

Mr. W. J. Minnis, who has been managing the Tarcoola Blocks Mine for two and a-half years; arrived at Adelaide on Saturday night. The field, he says, is being kept…

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Lambton Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 February 1903 · page 7

A special meeting of the Lambton Miners' Lodge was held in Mr. C. O'Ilea's hall, on Thursday night, Mr. W. Jenkins presiding…

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Mining University

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

LONDON, Saturday.—A Commission at Pretoria is inquiring into the creation of a Mining University in the Transvaal…

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Tax on Coal. Not to Be Repealed

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

LONDON, Saturday.—Mr. C. T. Ritchie the Chancellor of the Exchequer replying to a deputation from the coal miners, denied that the tax upon…

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

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

"Ah, Maurice," replied the careful ex-commissioner, "don't you know that I carried a moral influence with me, as well as brave men each side of…

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Labour for the Mines

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

LONDON, Monday.—The prospects of recruiting African natives for work in the mines is now much brighter, as the Kaffirs are responding to the officer…

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

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 February 1903 · page 2

[?] another; and then there was a laugh in which all joined. "Faith, if I had my way, they would slape the slape that knows no wakin,"…

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Wallsend Miners' Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 February 1903 · page 6

A combined meeting of the Wallsend Co-operative, Elermore Vale, and Maryland Miners Lodges was held at the Agricultural Hall on Monday evening, for the…

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

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 February 1903 · page 2

The pot of potatoes was taken from the fire and set in the middle of the cave for the Fenians to help themselves if they were hungry; put Fred…

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

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1903 · page 2

"Well, listen to me. Do ye mind, now, that ye must kape a lookout all the time for Fenians, for they will start up in all directions, and ax who…

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Mining Strike. a Serious Affray

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 February 1903 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—There are now 250 miners on strike at Charleston, in Virginia. The Federal officers proceeded to serve injunctions upon them,…

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The Gold Hunters in Europe; Or, The Dead Alive. Chapter Xiv. Capturing an Outpost—on the Mountains—the Hut in the Valley—the Still and Its Owner—a Surprise

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 February 1903 · page 2

For a moment we stood regarding the sentinel, and he looked at us in silence, as much surprised as we were at the unexpected meeting. Then Murden…

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Illawarra Collieries. Selling Price of Coal. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 5

In the Arbitration Court to-day the President delivered judgment in the matter of the industrial dispute between the Illawarra Colliery Employees' Association,…

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Stockton Miners

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 2

A special meeting of the Stockton miners, presided over by Mr. W.H. Donnelly, has been held for the purpose of hearing Messrs. Connolly and Lamb. the Victorian…

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