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Mining & the mines, 1904

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Western Australian Mining. the Northern Blocks Trouble. Mr. Landau Vindicated. London, Jan. 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 11

The committee appointed at a meeting of the Associated Northern Blocks Goldmining Company of Western Australia to investigate certain statements, has reported…

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On the Goldfields

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1904 · page 4

Mr. William Craig describes in "My Adventures on the Goldfields" (Cassell and Co.) life as it was in Victoria in the early 50's. Stirred as all spirited youths were by the…

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Mining News to Correspondents

Sunday Times · Sunday 31 January 1904 · page 3

Letters marked "Mining" must reach us not later than WEDNESDAY. No notice is taken of anonymous correspondence. The coupon printed in the "Free Information" column must be cut…

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Newcastle Mines. a Suggestion of Danger. Dr. Robertson's Statement

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 31 January 1904 · page 2

A statement made by Dr. J. R. M. Robertson, while giving evidence before the Public Works Committee a few days ago, In regard to a Newcastle tramway proposal, has been…

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Dreamt of a Gold Reef and Found It

Sunday Times · Sunday 31 January 1904 · page 8

An important discovery under peculiar circumstances was made near Grahamstown, Adelong (N.S.W.) district. Mr. N. Melrose, of Bangadang, had been taking over mining matters with…

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Terrible Mining Explosion—men Blown to Pieces

Sunday Times · Sunday 31 January 1904 · page 8

An explosion took place in the Harwick Colliery, Cheswick, United States, entombing one hundred and eighty miners. Mr. Taylor, an expert mining engineer, was…

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Mining Enterprise. Proprietary Co. to Construct Tramways. Broken Hill, Saturday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 31 January 1904 · page 3

The decision of the Proprietary Co. to construct a tramway from Broken Hill to Cockburn in opposition to the Silverton Tramway Co. came as a surprise to Broken…

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Mining

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 February 1904 · page 9

The market on flip Sydney Exchange this morning was steady, though quiet. A good deal of business was put through in Queensland gold, including Mount Morgan at a further reduction. South Glanmire opened with an…

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Gold Yields

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 February 1904 · page 9

Corowa Deep Lead Gold Mining Company yield for the fortnight, 15oz 2dwt from 37 fathoms. Day Dawn Gold Mines (C.T.) crushed [?]88 tons for [?]50oz gold…

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Gold Dredging

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 February 1904 · page 9

Jembalcum[?]ene Middle Ground Company.—Dredge worked 123 hours last week for 51oz 2dwt of gold…

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Export of Coal

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 February 1904 · page 6

During last week 53,456 tons of coal were exported from Newcastle lo places beyond the State. To Victoria 11,620 tons were sent, to Tasmania 1300 tons, to Queensland 150 tons, and to New Zealand 3807 tons, quantities…

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The Wallaroo Mine Fire

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 February 1904 · page 6

Mr. James Harvey, chairman of the directors of the Wallaroo and Moonta mines, estimates the damage caused by the fire at Taylor's shaft, and the delay involved by the cessation of…

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Mining Shares

Evening News · Monday 1 February 1904 · page 4

LONDON, January [?]—On the Stock [?] yesterday Broken Hill Proprietary closed at 30s [?] £28 18s [?]d Lake View [?] 28s…

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Newcastle Mines. Dr. Robertson's Statement

The Australian Star · Monday 1 February 1904 · page 8

A statement made by Dr. J. R. M. Robertson, while giving evidence before the Public Works Committee a few days ago, in regard to a Newcastle, tramway proposal, has been…

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Barrier Mines. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 February 1904 · page 9

The British plant, working 12 shifts last week, treated 2281 tons of crude sulphides, which yielded 307 tons first and 103 tons second concentrates. Shipments totalled 200…

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Western Australian Mines. Kalgoorlie

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 February 1904 · page 9

It is expected that haulage and crushing operations at the Great Boulder Proprietary will be resumed at latest to-morrow or Monday. Deepening the main shaft [?]nd…

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Statement by the Minister for Mines

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 February 1904 · page 6

In view of the announcement contained in the above telegram, a representative of the "Herald" called upon the Minister for Mines on Saturday morning, and asked if he was…

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Mining in the State. West Wyalong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 February 1904 · page 9

Stribley and party of tributers at the Shamrock have crushed 18 tons for 2½oz to the ton, and 38 tons of seconds, giving 8dwt. to the ton, have been raised since the…

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Broken Hill Proprietary Application for Land. for Mine and Tramway Purposes. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 February 1904 · page 6

Intelligence sent from Sydney is to the effect that an application has been lodged by the Broken Hill Proprietary Company with the New South Wales Mines Department for…

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Great Northern C. AND G. Mining Company. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 February 1904 · page 9

A meeting of shareholders of the Great Northern Copper and Gold Mining Company of Queensland, whose registered office is in Melbourne, was held yesterday. A large…

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