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Mining & the mines, 1915

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Mining of the Danube. Athens

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 2

Bulgaria has protested to Russia against the mining of the Danube,…

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What War Costs in Men and Gold. War at £33,000,000 a Week!

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 8

Since the far-away day when man first slew his fellow-man it is estimated that a least a thousand million soldiers have fallen on the battlefields of the…

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The War. the Week’s Cable News Mine Sweeping. Record of Pluck and Heroism. Italians Want War. SYDNEY, Saturday, 3 p.m

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 3

The British Admiralty in a memorandum on mine sweeping operations to the end of December, discloses a wonderful…

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Torpedo or Mine? London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 4

It is still uncertain whether the Western Coast was corpedoed or milled. The boats had previously been swang out for emergencies. The…

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Dardanelles Forts Reduced. Dredging for Mines. London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 March 1915 · page 2

Four of the Dardanelles forts are completely destroyed. One had been armed entirely by Germans. Dredging for mines in the strait has…

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Conditions in Constantinople. Scarcity of Coal. Sultan Ready to Depart. Athens

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 March 1915 · page 2

A resident of Constantinople, writing to England, says the Goeben has been reduced in speed to 16 knois, owing to bud local coal. Two stern guns…

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English Industrial Disputes. Miners Claiming Increase. Demands on April 1. LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 March 1915 · page 2

The Miners' Federation of Great Britain are seeking in immediate increase of wages, owing to the increased cost of living. A conference…

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A Floating Coal Mine

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1915 · page 5

Most people would think, naturally enough, that the obvious way to discharge a coal cargo would be from the top. But, nowadays, it is…

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She Greasd the Coal Chute

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1915 · page 3

A lady was continually accusing her servant of extravagance without any real cause. The servant always bore this accusation patiently…

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French Destroyer, Strikes a Mine London, Tuesday

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 3 March 1915 · page 2

The French destroyer Dague while escorting a supply convoy to Montenegro struck a mine and blew up. Thirty eight of the crew saved…

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Wheat and Coal. British Government Urged to Seize. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 March 1915 · page 2

A labor demonstration in Trafalgar-square, urged the Government to commandeer and fix a maximum price for coal and wheat…

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Civilians Killed by Mines

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 March 1915 · page 2

Two more mine explosions have occurred, one at Kierkzes, and another at West Capelle. Five civilians were killed…

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Mining

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 5 March 1915 · page 2

Mr. Terry, who is a keen mining enthusiast on tin paid a visit to Laurel Hill last week, to inspect and find out whether the subterranean…

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For the Mine Sweepers

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 5 March 1915 · page 3

Miss Mary Jay, a well-known Sydney journalist, is making a special appeal for hand-knitted socks on behalf of the brave, intrepid men who are carrying…

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English Industries. Miners Demand Increase. National Conference Summoned

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 4

A Miners' Conference has summomed a national conference for the 17th inst., with a view to demanding an advance in wages…

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Bangadang Goldfield

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Monday 8 March 1915 · page 3

THE Dog Trap Mine has been f[?]ted, and Mr Wm O'Dwyer placed in charge. He is preparing for sinking the shaft deeper. A whip has been…

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Story of the Bombardment. Turks Use Floating Mines. Spectator's Thrilling Account. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 March 1915 · page 2

The "Daily Chronicle's" Athens correspondent says the Turks are using floating mines in the Dardanelles. Some floated as far as…

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Latest News. Turkish Withprawal From Smyrna. Constantinople Coal Supply Affected. Petrograd

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 March 1915 · page 2

The majority of the Turkish troops at Smyrna have been withdrawn and the remainder are in a pitiable condition…

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Fighting in Snow. Russians' Grim Determination. Tie Mad to Berlin War Demonstrations in Greece Bombardment in the Buck Sea. Russian Fleet Engaged Industrial Unrest in England British Warships Damaged the Dardanelles Mines Removed Near Chanak. Effective Shooting From Allies' Ships. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 March 1915 · page 2

Mine-sweepers in the Dardaneles destroyed five rows of mines in the vicinity of Chanak. The Turks have replaced She silent…

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Miners' Tents Destroyed

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 March 1915 · page 3

A big fire occurred at North Rothbury near Maitland and with the wind behind it destroyed nearly all the tents and huts in the pit paddock…

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