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Mining & the mines, 1889

4,535 stories in Sydney's papers · page 54 of 227

Coal and Iron Trade. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 April 1889 · page 8

Sir,—Referring to your monetary and comme[?] article of to-day respecting our coal markets you write—"The advantages enjoyed by our New south Wales colliery proprietors in the possession of good…

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Scottish and Australian Mining Company. London, April 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 April 1889 · page 7

The Scottish and Australian Mining Company has declared a dividend at the ratE of 20 per cent, per annum…

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Threatened Strike of Colliers. Conference of Miners' Delegates. 250,000 Men Represented. London, April 25

The Australian Star · Friday 26 April 1889 · page 5

In consequence of the refusal of the colliery proprietors in several coal- mining districts throughout England and Wales to accede to the request of the colliers…

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The Taranganba Gold-mining Company

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 April 1889 · page 4

Some revelations in connection with the Taranganba Company, which engaged the public attention to an unusual degree some time ago, are being made in the Equity Court. Yes…

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Mining

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 April 1889 · page 7

The hon. secretary Sydney Stock Exchange reports the crashing of the Band and Albion Gold-mining Company, Ballarat, to be 590 tons for a yield of 128oz. gold…

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The Sans Spiritu Mine

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 27 April 1889 · page 885

"I have just been reading a strange story of the 'Lost Cabin Mine' in an old Evening Sun which I found in a pigeon-hole of my desk," said a prominent Wall-street banker recently." "Sit down a few…

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Mining Intelligence

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 April 1889 · page 13

The following transactions were recorded yesterday by the Sydney Stock Exchange:—Morning: Stockton Coal, 50s. 9d.; Broken Hill No. 10 Block, 44s., 45s.; Junction, 20s. 9d., 21s.; Webb's, new issue,7s.; Consols,…

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Latest Mining News

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 27 April 1889 · page 43

COFFEE AND TIN.—In Sydney copper can only be quoted nominally at £45 per ton. Tin is lower, at 15a9d, STEWART'S BROOK.—Nice rain has fallen, which…

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Fatal Mining Accident

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 27 April 1889 · page 22

Shortly after 2 o'lock on Sunday afternoon a miner named Francis M'Namarra, aged 32 years, expired in the Prince Alfred Hospital. It appears that on Saturday the deceased was…

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Mining Assays and Opinions

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 27 April 1889 · page 853

R. G. (Panbuia).—The sample wrapped in white. calico is quartz which is worth assaying. We will keep the sample for a month. J. W. (Mount Browne).—The samples are simply iron…

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The Barrier Mines. Broken Hill, April 20

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 27 April 1889 · page 881

A rumour was current in town to-day that Block 10 had struck the lode. Inquiry was made without finding any confirmation of the report. At the Junction. line they have now driven on the lode 67ft. from the…

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Law. Supreme Court. Friday, April 26. IN EQUITY.--(Before Chief Judge Owen.) MERTON V. Taranganba Gold-mining Company

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 April 1889 · page 10

Mr. Pilcher, Q.C., with Mr. Gregory Walker, for the plaintiff. Mr. C. J. Manning and Mr. Lingen for the defendant company and the three defendants Vickery and defendant Keep. Mr…

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Sydney Mining Quotations; April 24

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 27 April 1889 · page 17

Corran.—Great Cobar, buyers 2s 6d; New Mount Hope, sellers 5s. SILVER.—British Broken Hill, buyers 59s, sellers 60s, business done 60s; Broken Hill, buyers £29, sellers £29 15s…

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Late Mining. Broken Hill

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 27 April 1889 · page 854

The mineral exports for the week are Proprietary, 15,300 bars bullion, 962 tons 10cwt Oqr. [?]b., valued at £22,993; Block 14, 4800 bars bullion, 185 tons 16owt. 2qr. 2[?]b, valued £489; North…

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Scottish Australian Mining Co. London, April 26

The Australian Star · Saturday 27 April 1889 · page 5

The Scottish Australian Mining Co. Limited, have declared a dividend of 20 per cent…

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Coal and Iron Trade. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 April 1889 · page 7

Sir,—It is difficult to imagine that "Observer" can be in earnest in making the preposterous proposal contained in his letter published by you to-day. If in earnest, the want of even tho most elementary…

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A Mining King. the Late James C. FLOOD

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 27 April 1889 · page 24

There is a popular story that James C. Flood began his California career in the direst poverty. Some raconteurs have even asserted that Mrs. Flood ironed her first piece of San Francisco washing on the floor…

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Law Report. Supreme Court.—friday April 26. In Equity.—(Refore his Honor Mr. Justice OWEN, Chief Judge in Equity.) MERTON V. Taranganba Gold-mining Company and Others

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 April 1889 · page 8

Mr. Pilcher, Q.C., and Mr. Walker appeared for the plaintiff: Mr. C. J. Manning and Mr. Lingen for the defendant company named, the three defendants Vickery, and also defendant Keep; Mr. A. H. Simpson…

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The Cullen Bullen Coal and Coke Company. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Wallerawang

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 April 1889 · page 12

The Cullen Bullen Coal and Coke Company was formally opened to-day. A representative gathering of shareholders, directors, and visitors left Wallerawang this morning by special train, arriving at the works at…

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The Sud[?]st Goldfield

The Australian Star · Saturday 27 April 1889 · page 5

BRISBANE, This Day. -- Encouraging accounts have been received from the Sud Est goldfield. Seventy-five miner. leave Cooktown for there to-morrow, and a…

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