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Mining & the mines, 1893

5,138 stories in Sydney's papers · page 25 of 250

The Welsh Miners' Difficulty

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 February 1893 · page 5

LONDON, Monday Night.--The difficulty in connection with the proposed reduction of wages paid to miners employed in the Welsh collieries has been…

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Rich Find of Gold

Evening News · Wednesday 8 February 1893 · page 6

GLEN INNES, Tuesday.—A rich shoot of gold, is reported to have been discovered on Glen Elgin Gold Mining Company's property. The crushing last month amounted to 146oz 8dwt…

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Brisbane in a Deplorable Condition. Gympie Mines Flooded

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1893 · page 7

The Postmaster-General has received the following information from Toowoomba:— "Bundaberg reports that the first Maryborough train has just arrived. Heard from the lengthsmen…

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Late Mining. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1893 · page 8

At the Junction the men working in the carbonate stopes at the back of the 150ft. and the 200ft. level in Browne's shaft have been temporarily removed to the sulphide stopes at M'Intyre's shaft…

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The Wentworth Gold-mining Company

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 February 1893 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.--Mr. Aarons, of Sydney, has replied to the statement made by the Earl of Kilmorey at the annual meeting in December of the Wentworth…

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Greta Colliery

Evening News · Thursday 9 February 1893 · page 6

GRETA, Wednesday.—At a miners' meeting. held here last night, the check inspectors reported having inspected the mine. They consider ,the present mode of working the mine dangerous to…

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Mining Intelligence

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 February 1893 · page 9

A moderate amount of business was done in the mining market yesterday. Proprietary shares, which on the previous day closed at 81s, opened at 79s 6d, and further receded to 78s 9d. Tens…

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A Russian Gold Currency. Commercial Reciprocity with Germany

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 February 1893 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.--From St. Petersburg it is reported that the Czar has resolved upon instituting a gold currency in Russia, and of negotiating with Germany…

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Late Mining. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 February 1893 · page 8

The new goldfield at Kangarilla was formally opened this morning in the presence of the Commissioner of Crown Lands and about 250 people. After speeches were made by the Warden and the…

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Mining on Private Lands Bill. a Curious Coincidence

The Australian Star · Thursday 9 February 1893 · page 6

It is a somewhat remarkable fact that on February 8, 1878, Mr. Copeland introduced it bill into the Legislative Assembly, the object of which was to permit of mining on…

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European Events. the Prospects Op Peace. Gold Currency in Russia. Release of Irish Prisoners. LONDON, February 8

The Australian Star · Thursday 9 February 1893 · page 5

The Vienna correspondent of the TIMES says that the danger of a European war has been reduced to a minimum, and that the most cordial relations exist between the…

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The Political Position the Opposition Dished. Mining on Private Property Bill. The Peregrinations of Parkes

The Australian Star · Thursday 9 February 1893 · page 5

The Opposition met a sudden surprise last night. Early in the evening Mr. Cotton raised the question of the necessity for immediate legislation, and particularly…

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Legislative Assembly. Alleviation Op Industrial Distress. Mining on Private Property. Second Reading of the Bill Carried on the Voices. The Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Stock Tax

Evening News · Thursday 9 February 1893 · page 3

Mr. SEE, in answer to Mr. Stevanson for Mr. Cruickshank, said the Government would, within the next few days, consider the advisability of introducing a bill for the purpose of placing a tax…

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THE Floods in Queensland. Brisbane Under Water. Whole Suburbs Washed Away. Graphic Descriptions. Destruction of the Victoria Bridge. Families Homeless and Destitute. Terrible Scenes of Desolation. Succoring the Refugees. Loss of Life and Property. Mines Flooded. Collapse of Railway Bridges

Evening News · Thursday 9 February 1893 · page 5

TOOWOOMBA, Thursday.-The following graphic descriptions of the devastation caused by the floods are taken from Tuesday's issue of the Brisbane COURIER, a copy of which was received…

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The Queensland Floods. Enormous Damage in and Around Brisbane. an Appalling Scene of Desolation. the Collapse of the Victoria Bridge. Whole Suburbs Washed Away. Loss of Several Lives. the Botanical Gardens Wrecked. Families Homeless and Destitute the Steamer Gabo Above the Goods Shed. the Monkland Mines Flooded

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 February 1893 · page 5

TOOWOOMBA, Wednesday.--By strenuous efforts a copy of Tuesday's Brisbane Courier has been obtained, from which the following particulars are taken:--…

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Mining on Private Property. Danger of the Bill. a Hard Fight Foe the Miners

Evening News · Friday 10 February 1893 · page 5

The debate in committee on the Mining on Private Property Bill, which was commenced in the Assembly on Wednesday, was resumed and continued yesterday, and the House reached one…

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Late Mining. (From Our Correspondents.) Sofala

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 February 1893 · page 6

The escort left here this morning with 215oz. gold. ADELAIDE, THURSDAY. There was no material alteration in the values of shares to-day. Sales: Baker's, 25s 3d: Eraser's S.,…

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Mining on Private Lands Bill. a Curious Coincidence

The Australian Star · Friday 10 February 1893 · page 6

It is a somewhat remarkable fact that on February 8, 1878, Mr. Copeland introduced a bill into the Legislative Assembly, the object of which was to permit of mining on…

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Legislative Assembly. the Forecast Department. Application of "The Gag." Mining on Private Property. the Bill Through Committee. The Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. the Last General Election

Evening News · Friday 10 February 1893 · page 3

Sir GIORG DIBBS, in answer to Mr. Alfred Allen for Mr. Young, said the general election of 1891 cost the country £15,490 3s 6d, which was covered by special appropriation under section 29…

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Victory Gold-mining Company

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 11 February 1893 · page 6

Before Mr Justice Manning, sitting in Equity yesterday, Mr. Rich moved, on behalf of the plaintiffs in the suit Backland and others v. Smith and others, for an…

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