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Mining & the mines, 1892

4,834 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 242

South Australia. the Moonta Miners' Strike. Resumption of Work

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 February 1892 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Wednesday. -- Further communications have been received at Moonta to the effect that although copper has fallen 15s per ton the directors are still willing to…

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Meetings. New South Wales Mining Bank

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 February 1892 · page 6

The first ordinary annual meeting of the New South Wales Mining Bank, Limited, was held on Monday. Dr. Craig Dixson in the chair. About 20 shareholders were…

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Legislative Assembly. the "Unemployed." Privileges of Parliament. Coal Mines Bill. the Customs Duties Bill. The Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. the "Unemployed."

Evening News · Thursday 4 February 1892 · page 3

Mr. CANN, without notice, asked the Colonial Secretary if he had promised to receive a deputation from the unemployed that day, and had, afterwards, refused to be interviewed by them…

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The Greta Miners. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Greta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 February 1892 · page 5

A meeting of the Grota miners was held last night. Mr Cook, president of the Miners' Association, and Mr Dix, secretary of the Miners' Association, were present to induce the members of the lodge to…

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The Moonta Miners. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 February 1892 · page 5

At a meeting of the Moonta miners this morning it was decided to send a lengthy telegram to the colonial district secretaries acquainting them with the facts of the strike, and stating that the…

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Latest Loans. Gold Foe Germany. London, February 3

The Australian Star · Thursday 4 February 1892 · page 5

It is announced from Berlin that 3 pet cent, loans of £8,000,000 on behalf of Germany and £9,000,000 on behalf of Prussia are to be placed on the market immediately…

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Children of Darkness. [Now First Published.] a Romance of Mining Life. All Rights Reserved. Chapter Viii. -- What Reuben Discovered

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 February 1892 · page 2

It was Monday evening, two days after the occurrence of the events set forth in the last chapter, and Mary Parrington was standing at the front door of the old farmhouse…

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Further Colliery Difficulties. Threatened Strike at the Curlewis Mine. the Day Wage System

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 4

NEWCASTLE, Thursday.--This afternoon Mr. Thomas Dix, the miners' general secretary, received an intimation that the miners at the Curlewis colliery, near Gunnedah, had…

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The Moonta Miners

Evening News · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 6

Adelaide, Thursday.—About 160 men at work in the mines yesterday. Others made application for work but could not be taken on pending the settlement of the dispute between…

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Mining

Evening News · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 7
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Kohinoor Gold Mine, Parkes—January 20: Sank main shaft 14ft for the fortnight; total depth, 191ft. Commenced to drive west from bottom of winze to break through into main…

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The Miners at the Curlewis Colliery. a Reduced Hewing Rate. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 5

The miners at the Curlewis colliery, near Tamworth, have been notified by the manager that they will have to work at a reduced hewing rate of 3s 10d per ton in a fortnight's time. The miners employed…

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Miners' Troubles. Threatened Strike

Evening News · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 4

NEWCASTLE, Friday.—Mr. Thomas Dix, the miners' general secretary, has received an intimation that the miners at Curlewis Colliery, near Ghnnedah, had received a notice from the…

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South Australia. the Moonta Miners

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Thursday.--At a meeting of the Moonta miners to-day it was decided to accept the 10 per cent, reduction on wages stipulated for by the directors, on the…

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Another Vein of Gold

Evening News · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 4

Mr. H. W. Newman, M.L.A., has received the following telegram, dated February 4, from the manager of the Lucknow Reef: "Have struck a vein next to the quartz reef on the lower level,…

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New Mining Machinery

Evening News · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 4

LONDON, February 3.—Mr. E.W. Hawker, the South Australian mining expert, has returned to London, having visited Fresno, Los Angeles, San Benardino, Pueblo,…

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Management of Queensland Gold Companies

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.--It has been decided to remove the "management of the Sunburst and the Golden Gate Goldmining Companies, Charters Towers,…

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Eight Hours System. Miners Urge Legalisation. London, February 4

The Australian Star · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 6

The British Miners' Federation has passed a resolution urging the necessity for the immediate legalisation of the eight hours system…

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New South Wales Mining Bank, Limited

The Australian Star · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 2

THE first ordinary annual meeting was held at the company's registered office, 116A Pitt-street, on Monday, February 1, Dr. Craig Dixon in the chair. About 20 shareholders…

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The Northern Coal Trade. More Trouble Ahead. NEWCASTLE

The Australian Star · Friday 5 February 1892 · page 5

Fresh trouble has arisen in connection with the northern coal trade, this time at Curlewis, near Gunnedah, and about 180 miles from Newcastle. A wire was…

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