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Mining & the mines, 1896

6,248 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 250

Broken-hill Mining

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday, 3 p.m.--On the Loudon Stock Exchange to-day Broken-hill Proprietary shares were quoted at £3…

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New Redhead Estate and Coal Company

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 6

The first half-yearly general meeting of the shareholders in the New Redhead Estate and Coal Company was held yesterday afternoon, at the offices of the company, Pitt-street. Mr…

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The Great Boulder Mine. All Claims Jumped

Evening News · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Thursday—The Adelaide secretary of the Great Boulder Mine telegraphs: "I am this morning in receipt of the following wire from the mine, dated January 24: 'Claims…

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Country News. (From Our Correspondents.) East Greta Colliery. West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 6

The East Greta pit is working fulltime, and with the exception of the holidays full time has been recorded since December last. The pit employs about 200 men and boys, and as there are a…

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Newcastle-Wallsend Coal Co. Half-yearly Meeting

Evening News · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 3

The half-yearly general meeting of the shardholders of the Newcastle-Wallsend Coal Company was held at the offices of the company, South British Chambers, Bridge-street, Sydney…

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The Deplorable Condition of the Coal Trade

The Australian Star · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 4

IT was comparatively easy for Mr. REID to demonstrate to yesterday's deputation that the Government is powerless to increase the selling price…

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The Transvaal. Proclamation by Kruger. Rand Mines Closed

Evening News · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 6

LONDON, January 30.—President Kruger has issued a proclamation announcing his intention to close the mines on the Rand, under the pretext that disaffection continues…

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New Mining Company. London, Jan. 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 5

The shares in the Lady Emily Goldmining Company, Western Australia, have been allotted…

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The Transvaal. Proclamation by President Kruger. the Mines to Be Closed. London, Jan. 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 5

A cablegram has been received from the Transvaal stating that President Kruger has issued a proclamation announcing his intention to close the mines on the Rand,…

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The Transvaal. Proclamation by President Kruger. the Mines to Be Closed. Employment of Native Labor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.--President Kruger has issued a proclamation in which he states his intention of closing the mines in the Rand district…

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The Coal Trade. Deputation to the Premier. Very Little Hope of a Cure. The Proprietors to be Consulted -- The Position of the Industry

The Australian Star · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 6

A deputation consisting of Messrs. Dick, Thompson, Fegan, Watkin, Griffiths, M.'sL.A., W. T. Sharp (Mayor of Newcastle), D. J. M'Lean, A. Cook, James…

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Latest Cables. General Cables. The Transvaal Trouble. Rand Mines to be Closed. Russia and Turkey -- Armenia and the Berlin Treaty -- British Empire League-Cleveland Attacked by a Senator -- The Cuban Insurrection -- Photographing Through Opaque Substances -- The Wool Sales

The Australian Star · Friday 31 January 1896 · page 5

The following cables arrived after yester day's last edition had, gone to press : -- London, January 30. RAND MINES TO BE CLOSED…

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The Coal Trade. the Southern Collieries

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 6

WOLLONGONG, Friday.--The coal trade has been fairly brisk during the week, most of the collieries working good time. In addition to the usual coastal trade, the…

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The Northern Collieries

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 6

NEWCASTLE, Friday.--The minors of the district to-day drew their pay, an excellent one in point of the number of days worked. For the fortnight that ended on…

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Seaham Colliery Fire

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 14

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday—The fire is reported to have broken out afresh in the Seaham Colliery. Volumes of thick smoke are issuing from the hole cut in the plugging of the shaft, and it is feared…

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The Helensburgh Colliery Doctor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 6

HELENSBURGH. Friday.--A month ago a committee was appointed to invite applications for the position of colliery doctor at Helensburgh. The committeo narrowed…

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Mining Conference

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 251

It has been arranged that a conference on mining shall meet in St. James's Hall, Sydney, on Wednesday, the 5th February. There will be 300 delegates present. Discussions will take place…

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Accident at Mount Keira Colliery. Wollongong

The Australian Star · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 11

An accident of a painful nature occurred at Mount Keira, colliery this morning to a man named Thos. Douse through a fall of coal whilst working in the pit. The…

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Newcastle Wallsend Coal Company

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 12

On Thursday the half-yearly general meeting of shareholders of the Newcastle Wallsend Coal Company was held at the office of the company, Bridge-street, Sydney, Mr. P. Bold, one of the…

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The Gilgunnia Gold Field

Evening News · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 7

GILGUNNIA, Saturday.—Very good stone is being broken in the Christmas Gift claim, and specimens showing coarse gold freely are being brought to the surface. From a sample dollied yesterday, in…

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