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Mining & the mines, 1896

6,248 stories in Sydney's papers · page 25 of 250

The Mining Conference

The Australian Star · Thursday 6 February 1896 · page 4
Also in Evening News, The Daily Telegraph

WHOEVER was responsible for the organisation of the Mining Conference that met yesterday morning must have felt at night that he had sadly muddled…

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New Mining Companies

Evening News · Thursday 6 February 1896 · page 6

LONDON, February 5.—The Princess Royal Gold Mining Company, Cue, West Australia, has been formed, with a capital of £80,000, of which £20,000 will be issued in shares…

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Mining at Pambula

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1896 · page 6

Sergeant S. Woods, of Pambula, has forwarded a report to the Inspector-General of Police, in which be states that mining in his district since August last has been making good progress, 1724oz. of gold…

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Northern Coal Trade. The Existing Depression. the Premier's Intervention. Conference with Mineowners. the Selling Price and Miners' Wages

Evening News · Thursday 6 February 1896 · page 5

As a result of a deputation which waited upon him last week asking his intervention with a view to improving the condition of the coal trade, Mr. Reid to-day held a conference with a number of…

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The Sydney Harbour Collieries Company. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1896 · page 6

Sir,—From time to time "inspired" paragraphs har[?] appeared in your journal in reference to a wharfag[?] site for the abeve company, the latest being in your issue of to-day. As one of those who have closely…

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Mining at Crow Mountain

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1896 · page 6

The famous Dodger mine maintains its reputation, for the reef seems to be more and more studded with gold as the depth of the shaft is increased. Gold can be seen projecting from the reef all down…

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Mining Conference. Second Day

Evening News · Thursday 6 February 1896 · page 4

The Mining Conference resumed its sittings at St. James's Hall, Phillip-street, this morning, the Hon. Sydney Smith (Minister for Mines and Agriculture) presiding…

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The Depression in the Coal Trade

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 February 1896 · page 4

In [?] with a promise made by the Premier to a deputation last week, Mr. Held has been in communication with colliery proprietors in Newcastle with regard…

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Accident at a Bulli Mine. Wollongong

The Australian Star · Thursday 6 February 1896 · page 3

A young man named Peter Hunter was seriously injured in the South Bulli Colliery yesterday afternoon by a fall of coal. He was immediately convoyed to his home…

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Heated Coal Cargoes. a Scientific Investigation Urged

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 February 1896 · page 6

The return of the ship Knight of St. Michael to port with a part of her coal dangerously overheated has directed pointed attention to this subject. It is known…

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General News. the Mining Conference

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 February 1896 · page 4

A conference o£ delegates thoroughly representative of the mining interests of the colony was opened yesterday in St. Jame's-hall by the Minister for Mines and…

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New Mining Companies. London, Feb. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1896 · page 5

The Princess Royal Gold-mining ComPany, Cue, Western Australia, has been formed with a capital of £80,000, of Which £20,000 is being issued in shares…

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West Australian Mining. Formation of New Companies

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 February 1896 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.--The Princess Royal Gold-mining Company, Cue, West Australia, has been formed with a capital of £80,000, and shares to the…

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Mining Conference. a Representative Gathering The Opening Speech. The Delegates In Attendance-Essays on the Mining Industry

The Australian Star · Thursday 6 February 1896 · page 6

The mining conference attended by delegates representing all mining centres of the colony opened its sittings at St. James's Hall, Phillip-street, at 11 o'clock to-day…

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Mining Permanency. An Interesting Essay. Are Our Mineral Deposits Nearly Exhausted and Worked Out? -- Does Mining Pay ?

The Australian Star · Thursday 6 February 1896 · page 3

The following paper was read by Mr. W. H. J. Slee, F.G.S., &c., Chief Inspector of Mines, at the Mining Conference, which opened its sittings at St. James's Hall, city,…

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Mining Conference. an Important Gathering. Address by Mr. Sydney Smith. the Revival in Mining. a New Act Wanted

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 February 1896 · page 3

An important conference of delegates from the various mining centres throughout the Colony was opened in St. James's-hall, Phillip-street, yesterday morning. Mr. Sydney Smith,…

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Mining Conference. To-day's Sitting. (Continued from page 4.)

Evening News · Thursday 6 February 1896 · page 5

Mr. E. J. Fox (Mount M'Donald) moved an amendment that the period be twelve months instead of two years. Mr. N. Davis (Carcoar) seconded the…

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The Gilgunnia Goldfield. to the Editor

The Australian Star · Thursday 6 February 1896 · page 2

Sir, -- I wish to bring before the notice of the public a few of the grievances that we, the minors of the Gilgunnia goldfield, suffer under, trusting that you will give us…

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