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Mining & the mines, 1896

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Mining Conference. To-day's Session

Evening News · Thursday 13 February 1896 · page 3

The mining conference resumed its sittings this morning, Mr. Sydney Smith, Minister for Mines and Agriculture, presiding. Mr. Grey, in the absence of Mr. A. Hielman…

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New Mining Companies. London, Feb. 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1896 · page 5

The shares in the Pincess Royal and Nil Desperandum Gold-mining Companies, Western Australia, have been allotted…

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Mining Conference. Visit to the Clyde Works

Evening News · Thursday 13 February 1896 · page 6

At the invitation of the manager, Mr. F. B. Brown, the delegates to the Mining Conference, accomnained the Hon. Sydney Smith, Minister for Mines and Agriculture, and Messrs. C. Bull and J. S…

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Mining Conference Northern Beach-Mining. A Wealthy Industry. Other Important Business-Visit to Clyde Chlortnation Works

The Australian Star · Thursday 13 February 1896 · page 6

The Mining 'Conference resumed its deliberations at St. James's Hall, Phillip-street, this afternoon. All resolutions affecting the Mining on Private Lands Act…

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Mining Conference To-Day's Deliberations. The Discovery of Gold. Erection of a Monument--Proposal by Mr. Hurley--The Resolution Lost--Address by the Premier

The Australian Star · Thursday 13 February 1896 · page 5

The Mining Conference continued its sittings at St. James Hall, Phillip-street, this morning. Mr. Sydney Smith, Minister for Minos and Agriculture presided…

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The Mining Delegates. Visit to the Clyde Chlorination Works

The Australian Star · Thursday 13 February 1896 · page 3

What proved to be a, most interesting visit was made yesterday by the president and members of tho Mining Conference to tho Clyde Chlorination Works on the…

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Public Opinion. the Land Tax and the Coal Trade. to the Editor

The Australian Star · Thursday 13 February 1896 · page 2

Sir,--It is surprising that during the various conferences with the Premier on the coal trade no mention was made of the probable result of the recent legislations in…

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New Zealand Mining. N.Z. N.M. and A: Company

Evening News · Thursday 13 February 1896 · page 6

LONDON. February 12.—Under the auspices of an exploring company, Messrs. N. and M. Bothschild and Sons, and Messrs. Antony Gibbs and Company have formed LONDON, February 11.—The report of the National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand states that the balancesheet shows a profit on the year's working…

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The Land Tax and the Coal Trade. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Thursday 13 February 1896 · page 7

Sir,—It is surprising that during the various conferences with the Premier an the coal trade no mention was made of the probable result of the recent legislation in this colony protecting foreign collieries…

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The Transvaal. the Gold Output. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, Feb. 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1896 · page 5

The output of gold from the Rand mines in the Transvaal for the month of January was 30,000oz. less than the output for December…

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South Africa. The Chartered Co. Large Cash Reserve. The Gold Output of the Rand--Decreased Return for January. London, February 11

The Australian Star · Thursday 13 February 1896 · page 6

After providing for the redemption of its debentures the British South Africa Chartered Co. has a cash reserve exceeding half a million…

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Goldfields of Western Australia. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Esperance, Feb. 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1896 · page 4

The battery is going all right and crushing a second lot of Scotchman stone. 500cz. amalgam were taken to Coolgardie from the 1st crashing estimated to go ncarly 30z. Two hundered tons…

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The Gilcunnia Goldfield

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 February 1896 · page 7

GILGUNNIA, Wednesday.--The first load of stone for the Mount Allen battery left Riley's claim on Thursday. Now that water is available, teams will be able to convey loadings…

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Our Special Cables. the Transvaal. the Output at the Rand Goldfield. the Case Against the Chartered Company

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 February 1896 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday Night.--The output of gold from the Rand mines for the month of January was 30,000oz. less than the output for December…

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Newcastle Coal Trade. More Colliery Disputes. Three Mines Affected

Evening News · Friday 14 February 1896 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Friday.—No settlement has yet been effected with regard to the wheelers' demand for a wage of 6s per day at Burwood and Waratah collieries, and neither of the pits…

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Redhead Coal-mining Company

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 February 1896 · page 7

The adjourned 21st annual general meeting of the Redhead Coal-mining Company. Ltd., was held yesterday at the company's office, 131 Pitt-street, to receive the directors' report and…

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Mining Matters. General Notes. New Companies. Rain on the Goldfields--Mine Reports'

The Australian Star · Friday 14 February 1896 · page 6

The cable informs us that Messrs. N. and M. Rothschild and Sons and Messrs. Antony Gibbs and Co. have formed a company with a capital of £200,000 to acquire the…

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Mining Accidents

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 February 1896 · page 6

NEWCASTLE, Thursday.--Richard Keene, a miner, was seriously injured at the Back Creek colliery, Miami, yesterday, by the premature explosion of a charge of powder…

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The Northern Collieries. Strike at Burwood--300 Men Affected

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 February 1896 · page 6

NEWCASTLE, Thursday.--The anticipated stoppage of the Burwood Colliery has come to pass. This afternoon, when the miners left work, the mine suspended…

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New Mining Company

Evening News · Friday 14 February 1896 · page 4

LONDON, February 13.—The Hannan's Consolidated Gold Mining Company, West Australia, has been formed with a capital of £150,000, of which £50,000 is being issued…

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