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Mining & the mines, 1894

6,467 stories in Sydney's papers · page 2 of 250

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 January 1894 · page 5

There is great [?] [?] at C[?] Towers owing to the Brilliant Freehold having bottomed on stoke at a d[?]th of 1100ft. The value of the find is not yet a[?], but the discovery of the [?]…

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Aggregate Meeting of the Miners. Determined Resistance to the Reductions. an Appeal for Assistance

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 January 1894 · page 5

BULLI, Saturday.--An aggregate meeting of the miners of the district was held at Bulli Park this afternoon, and was largely attended, from 400 to 500 being present…

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The English[?] Strike. and the Prices. The Coal Ring. "The Forty Thieves"--Colonel North in Opposition

The Australian Star · Monday 1 January 1894 · page 5

It is well to remember, especially at the present juncture, says the PALL MALL BUDGET, that the price of coal to the public depends not upon the amount paid to the…

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Eastern Mail News. Sir Thomas M'ilwraith. Piracy at Macao. Japanese at Chicago -- Expensive Birthday Celebrations -- Railway Accident-- North Borneo Goldfields

The Australian Star · Monday 1 January 1894 · page 5

From files brought by the Menmuir, which arrived from the China Seas on Saturday, we gather the following items:-- Sir Thomas M'Ilwraith left Hongkong for…

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Charters Towers Gold. a Deep Mine. The Brilliant Extended. Gold Struck at 2000 Feet-- History of the Mine

The Australian Star · Tuesday 2 January 1894 · page 5

Intense interest is felt in the developments at the Brilliant Extended shaft, Charters Towers (says the North Queensland REGISTER), which is now at about 2010 feet, and…

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The Miners' Troubles. the Majority Resume Work. Stockton Colliery Laid Idle

Evening News · Tuesday 2 January 1894 · page 3

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.— The majority of the miners resumed work this morning. Stockton Colliery is, however, idle, the miners having refused to accept the company's offer to pay…

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Mining Intelligence

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 January 1894 · page 7

Yesterday being a public holiday, no business was done in the mining market. BRISBANE, MONDAY. The Gympie goldfield for the past year g[?] a…

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More Coal in Victoria

Evening News · Tuesday 2 January 1894 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Monday.— The diamond drill has been boring for coal on the Bed Bluff, St. Kilda, for the past two weeks, and at a depth of 101ft 6in the drill pierced a splendid seam of brown…

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The Coal Crisis. a Virtual Settlement. a Revival in Trade Anticipated

The Australian Star · Tuesday 2 January 1894 · page 5

In connection with the dispute in the coal trade there is an addition to the majority in favor of the acceptance of the 3s 2d hewing rate. The returns are as…

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The Coal Crisis. Meetings of Northern Mineks. the Result of the Ballot. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 January 1894 · page 5

No settlement has been arrived at between the Wallarah miners and the management. The men brought their tools out of the mine on Saturday. The company insiste upon a reduction of 8d per ton,…

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Work and Wages. a Bankrupt Labor Leader. Organisation in England. Free Labor Association -- Strike of Steel- workers-- The Coal Strike

The Australian Star · Tuesday 2 January 1894 · page 3

The Trades and Labor Council has abandoned the idea of holding a monster labor picnic. Mr. J. M. Toomey has been selected to…

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The Coal Trade. Miners at Work Again. The Stockton Colliery. An Important Deputation-- The Southern Collieries-- Strike at Three Mines

The Australian Star · Wednesday 3 January 1894 · page 5

In connection with the dispute in the coal trade work has been resumed, as shown by our telegraphic information, at many of the collieries this morning, and although the…

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The Coal Trade. the Southern Collieries the Men at Three Mines on Strike

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 January 1894 · page 5

Up to yesterday advices had been received in Sydney that the miners had struck at only three of six associated mines. These were the South Bulli, which employs about…

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The Northern Collieries. the Mines That Are Working

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 January 1894 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.--Work was continued at the following collieries this morning:-- Wallsend, A.A. Company's Borehole and Sea pit, Newcastle Company's " A " and…

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The Southern Collieries. Miners on Strike. the Position at Clifton

Evening News · Wednesday 3 January 1894 · page 6

WOLLONGONG, Wednesday.—Yesterday the Mount Keira and Mount Pleasant collieries worked, and it is believed that the miners employed therein do not intend to strike against the…

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Mounts Keira and Pleasant Collieries

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 January 1894 · page 5

WOLLONGONG, Tuesday.--The Mount Keira and Mount Pleasant collieries, two of the collieries included in the Southern Coal-owners' Association, worked to-day, and, as…

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The Miners' Troubles. Several Pits Closed Indefinitely. More Colliery Disputes. Engine-drivers' Wages Reduced

Evening News · Wednesday 3 January 1894 · page 6

NEWCASTLE, Wednesday.—West Wallsend Colliery, which closed in July last, will remain shut down, and Greta and the Co-operative will also cease operations for an indefinite period…

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The Newcastle Collieries. Meeting of the Miners' Delegate Board. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 January 1894 · page 5

The Miners Delegate Beard met to-day in Newcastle, all the lodges being represented. There were also present Mr. Adam Cook (president of the Miners' Association), Mr. John Curley (general…

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Mining

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 January 1894 · page 7

We are informed that the Kilkwai Mines, Limited, a London company with some Sydney shareholders, has been for over two years developing their Mulgunnia mine at…

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Mining Intelligence

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 January 1894 · page 7

No business was done in the Mining market yesterday. The Sydney Stock Exchange will reopen for business to-day. COBAR, TUESDAY…

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