Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Mining & the mines, all years

Sydney · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1905

4,906 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 246

Coal Export Trade

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 March 1905 · page 7

The coal shipped beyond the State last week, exclusive of that taken for ships' use, amounted to 48,343 tons, of which 29,944 tons were sent to interstate and New Zealand…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Mining Intelligence

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 March 1905 · page 9

The Mining market presented no material alteration at the close of operations on Saturday morning. Silver shares remained at about the same level as on the previous day…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Broken Hill Mines. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 March 1905 · page 9

Block 14 sulphuric acid zinc concentration plant, with two pans, working full time, last week made its record run, producing 300 tons of concentrates, of normal value 42 per cent…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

The Furnace for Gold. a Tale of a Mining Community. [All Rights Reserved.] Chapter XX.—Continued

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 March 1905 · page 3

As soon as Buxton had gone Dan sank down on the lid of a filler, and drew his band across his wet brow. The strain of the last few minutes had been terrible; he felt weak and…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Queensland. Dawson Valley Coal Companies. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 March 1905 · page 7

At Rockhampton, in replying yesterday to a deputation ot representatives of the coalmining companies having properties in the Dawson Valley, Mr. Kidston, the Minister for…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Eight-hours Bill. Opposition of Miners. London, March l8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 March 1905 · page 7

The Coal Mines Employment Bill, establishing an eight hours' day for boys under l8 years of ago, was read the second time in the House of Commons last night…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Mining in New South Wales. Hillgrove

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 March 1905 · page 9

Baker's Creek report for March 17 states that the battery with 30 head of stampers has been crushing full time. In the mine on Smith's reef, No. 14 level, the winze has been…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Dutch Warships at Batavia. Coal Supplies for the Baltic Fleet. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 March 1905 · page 7

Captain Williams, of the steamer Alrlie, which arrived at Pinkenba yesterday from Singapore, reported that when he arrived at Batavia five Dutch warships were anchored…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Coal for the Baltic Fleet. Seized by the Dutch at Batavia. Japanese Cruisers Alert

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 March 1905 · page 5

BRISBANE, Saturday.-- Captain Williams, master of the steamer Airlie, which arrived today, states that just before his vessel arrived at Batavia on her way to Singapore, the Dutch…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Gold From the Sea. Remarkable Report by Sir William Ramsay. Millions a Year

Evening News · Monday 20 March 1905 · page 2

A big syndicate has been formed in London, called the Industrial and Engineering. Trust, Limited, which claims to be able to train unlimited gold from sea water at a cost of under…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Mining

Evening News · Tuesday 21 March 1905 · page 7
Also in The Daily Telegraph

LITHGOW, Tuesday.—Mining matters con-tinue to move apace throughout this district, and in many instances the installation of new machinery and good crushings have been…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Gold Yields

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 March 1905 · page 9

New Queen crushed 280 tons for 60oz; concentrates and slag valued at £2[?]2…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Brown Coal Deposits

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 March 1905 · page 6

Mr. Bent is making inquiries into the practicability of largely increasing the use of brown coal, and considers that, with improved machinery, briquettes can be made much cheaper…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Mining Accident

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 March 1905 · page 6

WYALONG, Monday.--A serious accident occurred at the Barrier yesterday, when the manager, Mr. W. Smith fell down the shaft and sustained a fractured skull. It appears that…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Mining Intelligence

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 March 1905 · page 9

A good deal of business was transacted in the Mining market in the earlier portion of the day yesterday. Business, however, fell away once orders and a small amount of…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Mining Fatality

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 21 March 1905 · page 6

ADELAIDE, Monday.--A fatal accident occurred at Yelta mine, Moonta, to-day. James Murrin, aged 25 years, was working in a pass when the dirt began to run on both sides. He w…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Mining Accidents. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 March 1905 · page 6

On Wednesday last A. Tonkin was caught between the ropes and pulley wheel of Haddon's battery, near Southern Cross, and was killed…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Furnace for Gold. a Tale of a Mining Community. [All Rights Reserved.] Chapter Xxi. Lew's Experiment

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 March 1905 · page 8

Pen bent to pour out a cup of tea, but she could not hide from him the hot colour that rushed into her face. "Why need you bother this time?" she…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Newcastle. the Coal Export Trade. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 March 1905 · page 6

The steamer Chillagoe cleared at the Customs to-day for Fremantle, with 1170 tons of coal; the steamor Tagliaferro for Melbourne with 2150 tons of coal; the steamer Wanaka…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →