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Sydney · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1893

5,138 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 250

Miners' Troubles. the Burwood Difficulty

Evening News · Friday 21 April 1893 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Friday.—At a meeting of the Wallsend miners, held yesterday, the motion from the delegate board, which was passed on the 10th instant, to the effect that the men working on…

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The Burwood Miners. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 April 1893 · page 5

The Wallsend minors have rejected the motton from the delegate board, which was passed on the 10th instant, to the effect that the men working on shift work at Burwood be requested not to re-engage…

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Retrenchment in the Mines Department

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 April 1893 · page 4

A saving of over £60,000 is to be effected in connection with the estimates of the Mines Department. This saving will, it is understood, be largely in the Agricultural…

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The Newcastle Miners. The New Referee

The Australian Star · Friday 21 April 1893 · page 6

The position of referee for the Northumberland colliery district, which has been offered to Mr. A. Kethel, one of the members of the Court of Arbitration under the…

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Scottish-australian Mining Company

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 April 1893 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday, 1 p.m.--The Scottish-Australian Mining Company have declared a dividend at the rate of 8 per cent…

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Scottish Australian Mining Co

Evening News · Friday 21 April 1893 · page 4

LONDON, April 20.—The Scottish. Australian Mining Company has declared a dividend of 8 per cent…

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Eight Hours. the Durham Miners Adverse. London, April 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 April 1893 · page 5

A deputation representing the coal miners of Durham waited upon Mr. Gladstone to-day in order to protest against any legislation in the direction of…

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Scottish-australian Mining Co. London, April 20

The Australian Star · Friday 21 April 1893 · page 5

The Scottish-Australian Mining Co. has declared a dividend at the rate of 8 per cent. per annum…

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Mining Intelligence. Mount Sheba G.s. Co

The Australian Star · Friday 21 April 1893 · page 8

Mr. J. Gainford, of 18 Bridge-street, reports for weak ending April 15:--"Have run nozzle 38 hours. Have been engaged all week shooting and clearing away the last…

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Scottish Australian Mining Company. London, April 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 April 1893 · page 5

The Scottisk Australian Mining Company has declared a dividend of 8 per cent…

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The Eight-hours Question. Mr. Gladstone and the Miners. a Proposed Local Option Vote

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 April 1893 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday Night.--Mr. Gladstone received a deputation to-day from the British Miners' Federation with regard to the introduction of the eight-hours…

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Special Edition the Banks. Restoring Confidence Legalising The Bank Notes. Bank of England Gold. Government Guarantee. Of the Savings Bank

The Australian Star · Friday 21 April 1893 · page 6

It is reported in banking circles that steps are now being taken to have the notes of the banks recognised as legal tender. Parliament will be asked…

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Crown of Peak Hill Gold Mine

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 22 April 1893 · page 12

A fresh development has been met with at the 300ft level in the Crown of Peak Hill Gold Mine. It consists of a shoot of pyritous ore heavily charged with copper, which, it is considered,…

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Flameless Explosives in the Nova Scotia Coal Mines

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 22 April 1893 · page 24

Many of the coal mines in Pictou county, Nova Scotia, are so flery that it has always been dangerous to use gunpowder for blasting purposes. Before the days of flameless explosives it was…

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Mining

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 April 1893 · page 6

The Broken-hill Proprietary Company, Limited, announce a dividend of 2s per share, payable on and after the 25th prox. Transfer books will close for this purpose on…

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The Barrier Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 April 1893 · page 6

BROKEN-HILL, Friday. -- The press representatives took a long ramble through the Block Ten mine this morning. Campbell's shaft is in an intrusion of country rock. At…

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Mining at the Barrier. the Ore Treated. Work at the North Mine

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 22 April 1893 · page 24

The various mines show crushings as follow:— Block 10 Company: Ore treated 320 tons, producing 35 tons bullion, containing 39,366oz silver. Block 14 Company: Ore treated 1066 tons,…

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Latest Mining News. (Continued from page 25.) The Peak Hill Mines. the Proprietary

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 22 April 1893 · page 40

All work in the Peak Hill Proprietary Mine is now going on above the 250ft level. The stopes are 70,100,180, and 250ft respectively, are in full swing, and there is showing in faces and stopes…

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Mining Intelligence

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 April 1893 · page 11

In the Mining market yesterday the only companies dealt in were Block 10 at 32s, and True Blue, gold, at 4s. Sydney Stock Exchange.—The latest quotations…

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Twelve Gold Medals

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 22 April 1893 · page 9

Have, after the severest public tests, been awarded to St. Jacobs Oil for its marvellous power to quickly relieve and conquer pain…

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