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Mining & the mines, 1890

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West Wallsend Miners. a Conference Held. NEWCASTLE

The Australian Star · Thursday 16 January 1890 · page 6

A conference between the directors of the West Wallsend Co. and the officers of the Miners' Association was held, yesterday afternoon. The meeting was arranged with…

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Fatal Accident in the Hetton Colliery. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1890 · page 8

A miner named Robert Craigs has been killed by a fall of coal in the Helton colliery. He leaves a widow and three children…

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The Hero Mine. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 January 1890 · page 7

Sir,--In to-day's issue is a gushing letter signed " Qneenslander," which, I think, in the interests of those of the public who dabble in mining, need a word or two of comment…

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Stoppage of Work at the Austinmer Colliery. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Bulli

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1890 · page 8

A miners' grievance and stoppage of work has occurred at Austinmer Colliery. Having occasion to dispense with most of the hands previously emoloyed, the manager requested twenty married men to continue…

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The West Wallsend Dispute. Conference Between Miners and Masters. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 January 1890 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Wednesday.--A conference between representatives of tho Hunter River Minors' Association and the directors of the West Wallsend Coal Company was hold this…

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The Wesst Wallsend Coal Company. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 January 1890 · page 8

An attempt to settle the dispute, now seven months standing, between the miners of the West Wallsend Coal Company and the employers, was made to-day, but so far the endeavour has been fruitless. The…

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The Mining Industry. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 January 1890 · page 6

Sir,--One cannot help feeling amused at the result of the deputation which waited upon his Worship the Mayor to ask him to convene a public meeting for the purpose, to use the very…

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Mining and Booming. Stock Exchanges and Secrecy. the Advantages of the "Tape."

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 January 1890 · page 5

In the thrid article on " Mining and Booming," which appeared in The Daily Telegraph of yesterday, the working of the Stock Exchange was touched upon and some opinions quoted…

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Extraordinary Mountain Mystery. a Goldfield Story

Evening News · Thursday 16 January 1890 · page 7

Mack stops and waits for his effect. But Cool Hank has himself under perfect control again. 'Well,' he says, 'go on. Since you…

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THE A. A. Co.'s Collieries. Unpleasantness Among the Miners. NEWCASTLE

The Australian Star · Friday 17 January 1890 · page 6

Some dissatisfaction is said to exist among tho miners employed at the A.A. Co.'s collieries. It is said that the manager wants to work the sea pit. and by so doing employ…

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Oakey Park Colliery. Official Opening

Evening News · Friday 17 January 1890 · page 5

The Minister of Mines (Mr. Sydney Smith) will leave Sydney to-morrow (Saturday) morning for "Wallerawang, by the 8 o'clock train, for thepur­pose of opening the Oakey Park Coal Mine. The…

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The Hero Mine

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 January 1890 · page 7

TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY TELEGRAPH. Sir,--As a genuine investor to a fair extent in mining matters principally in connection with silver stock, I would, with your kind…

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Mining

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 January 1890 · page 7

A meeting of shareholders in the New Reform Gold-mining Company, Lucknow was held in Melbourne on Tuesday last Sir Benjamin Benjamin, chairman of the board, presiding…

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Charge Against a Mine Manager

The Australian Star · Friday 17 January 1890 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday. -- At the Sandhurst Police Court yesterday John Baxter, late mining manager of the Beehive Consols, Maldon, was presented on three charges of…

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A Precious Mine. Uranium in Cornwall

The Australian Star · Friday 17 January 1890 · page 8

IN a mine at Cornwall, in England, there has been discovered a lode of the rare and precious metal uranium, which has hitherto only been found in small pockets or patches,…

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Our Mining Laws. No. V.

The Australian Star · Friday 17 January 1890 · page 3

To those who have followed me this far I think it has been made abundantly apparent that only the unwary ones pursue their calling, and follow the industry of mining…

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The Mining Industry and Mining Laws. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 January 1890 · page 3

Sir,—Any advice upon the above subjects, coming from me with my long experience, may tend to some elucidation, as I am entitled to speak with authority on this matter in particular, and I hope that you will…

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The Miners' Strike. a Tax to be Levied. NEWCASTLE

The Australian Star · Friday 17 January 1890 · page 6

The minors' delegates yesterday decided to levy 2½ per cent on all miners' next pay for the support of the three lodges locked out and the men on strike…

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The Barrier Mines--the Water at Block 10. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 January 1890 · page 7

BROKEN-HILL, Thursday.--A large party descended to the prospecting drive in Block 10 mine this morning. The drive in now in about 19ft., and carries kaolin of very high grade on…

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Charges Against a Mining Manager. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 January 1890 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--John Baxter, late mining manager of the Beehive Consols mine, Maldon, was committed for trial at Sandhurst to-day on three charges of embezzlement and…

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