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Mining & the mines, 1892

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Mining Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 9

The report of the Starlight Gold Mine Company of Niangula states that the mine has been systematically opened out, and as the main shaft is wet, a drainage tunnel is to be driven in. This tunnel will assist…

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The Difficulties in the Coal Trade. the Wallsend Miners to Resume Work a More Hopeful Feeling

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 4

NEWCASTLE, Wednesday.--Mining affairs have assumed a brighter aspect. Early today it was rumored that there was a possibility of the dispute at the Wallsend colliery…

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The Northern Coal Trade

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 6

THE return of the Wallsend miners to work has created a better feeling in coal circles, but affairs are far from being surrounded with any security. The apparent…

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The Walla Walla Silver Mine

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 7

At Minerva-chambers,, 126 Pitt-street, there are at present on exhibition some fine specimens of ore raised at the Walla Walla Silver Mine, near Burrowa,…

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Miners' Troubles. Work at Wallsend

Evening News · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 5

Newcastle, Thursday.—At a largely-attended meeting of the Wallsend miners, held yesterday afternoon, a letter received from Mr. F. W Binney, secretary of the Wallsend Company…

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The Lithgow Miners' Delegate Board

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 7

LITHGOW, Wednesday.--At the last miners' delegate meeting the resignation of the district president, Mr. S. Penna, was received, on the ground of ill health. Mr. J. D…

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The Northern Collieries. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondents.) Greta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 8

At a special miners' meeting held last night, Mr. J. Connelly delegate gave a report of the proccedings at the delegate board, and the motions d[?]t with at that board were considered, and the lodge's decisions…

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Mining Intelligence. Reports

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 7

Argentine Proprietary S.M. Co., Star River, North Queensland.--The mine manager reports:-- " Up to the end of the year considerable progress had been…

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The Gold Reserve. Me. Goschen's Proposal. London, Jan. 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 7

The London Chamber of Commerce will meet on Thursday next to discuss Mr. Goschen's scheme for increasing the gold reserve…

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The Broken-hill Water Supply. the Mines and the People. Interesting Interview with Mr. Dibbs. a Scheme Decided Upon

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 5

The conditions upon which a water supply might be obtained for the mines and people of Broken-hill wore discussed with the Premier yesterday morning by a deputation…

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Water Supply to Broken Hill. Conference Between the Government and Mining Representatives. the Stephen's Creek Water Supply Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 5

A conference between representatives of the Broken Hill mines and several members of the New South Wales Ministry, took place yesterday in the Colonial Secretary's office with reference to the water supply…

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Mining Meetings. Newcastle Wallsend Coal Company

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 7

The regular half-yearly meeting of share holders in the Newcastle Wallsend Coal Company was held yesterday at the company's office, Bridge-street. Mr. W. B…

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Miners' Troubles. the Impending Strike. Meetings of the Men. Work Stopped at Maitland Colliery

Evening News · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 5

Newcastle, Friday.—The 14 days' notice from the non-associated proprietors as to the redaction of the hewing rate to 3s lOd has not been officially given yet, as all the boards of directors have not…

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Work Stopped at the Maitland Colliery

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 4

WEST MAITLAND, Thursday. -- The Maitland Colliery Company has stopped work at its pits, pending the settlement of the dispute at Newcastle with reference to the…

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Mining Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 7

The good find at Paradise, near Swamp Oak, caused a slight rush recently, and the crushing of 1oz. 5dwt. for a reef from 2ft. to 5ft. wide is deemed most satisfactory. The Routine Flush mine of Swamp…

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Newcastle Wallsend Coal Co

Evening News · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 6

The half-yearly meeting of this company was held at the offices, Bridge-st, yesterday, under the presidency of Mr. W. B. Walford. The report and balance-sheet, which were adopted, showed…

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The Mining Exhibition

The Australian Star · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 7

WITH reference to the above Mr. Wall intends to ask the Secretary for Mines, --"(1) What has been the total cost of representation of the Mines…

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South Australia. the Moonta Miners' Strike

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Thursday. -- An important meeting was held last night in connection with the Moonta strike. The attendance was large and the Mayor presided. The first…

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The Wyndham Whip-stick Silver Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 7

A correspondent writes: -- These mines are situated three miles from Wyndham and a mile in a southerly direction from the main Pambula-Bombala road. The formation of…

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Coal at Apple Tree Flat. Newcastle

The Australian Star · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 6

The diamond drill which has been working for the last few months at Apple Tree Flat, boring for the New Wallsend Coal Co., has passed through a very fine seam of coal at a…

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