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Mining & the mines, 1905

4,906 stories in Sydney's papers · page 67 of 246

New South Wales Mining Fields

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 March 1905 · page 9

BROKEN-HILL, Wednesday.--At the North mine, it is intended to shortly remove the boiler stack a few feet further away, so as to enable the Green's economises to be fully erected. The foundation for the stack is now in…

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Mining in New South Wales. Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 March 1905 · page 9

In connection with gold-mining, Junce Reef[?], Hurst and party, on the prospecting claim, have put down two main shafts, and cut reef about four inches wide few feet below surface,…

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The Tariff Commission. Shirts Collars and Gold Braid. Evidence by Manufacturers

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 March 1905 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--The Tariff Commission, resuming its sittings to-day, took evidence in regard to a number of industries. In the absence of Sir John Quick, Senator Clemons,…

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Gold-mining Extraordinary. Depth of Four Thousand Feet. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 March 1905 · page 5

A development of interest and importance, proving the existence of qu[?] formation [?]arrying payable gold at 4162ft. the deepest point yet reached not only in Bendigo, but, it…

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Mining

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 March 1905 · page 8

On the Sydney Exchange yesterday a fairly good turnover was effected in mining shares, the greater portion of business being in silver shares, which closed lather firmer on the day. Quotations for B.H. Proprietary,…

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Gold Yields

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 March 1905 · page 6

No. 2 South Great Eastern crushed 5100 tons for 7137oz amalgam. Carrington's Lion Prospecting claim (Charters Towers) crushed 20 tons for 11oz 8dwt gold per ton;…

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Mining Intelligence

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 March 1905 · page 6

There was a moderate turnover in the Mining market yesterday. The general tone of shares was better, and fluctuations were more notic[?]ble. In copper stocks, Queen…

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Western Australian Mines. Kalgoorlie

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 March 1905 · page 6

Now that Mr. Cape, manager of Chaffer's, has returned, after a four months' trip to the old country, no time will be lost in pushing ahead the further development of that…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 March 1905 · page 8

Several times when the shift was over, Jim found him hanging around the large vats that had been constructed for the new treatment, instead ot the barrels that had before this…

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Newcastle. the Coal Export Trade. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 March 1905 · page 6

The steamer Kakapo cleared at the Customs to-day for Stanley and Burnie, via Devonport, with 275 tons of coal; the steamer Kooringa, for Fremantle, with [?]900 tons of coal; the steamer Warrimoo, [?]or…

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Gold Dredging. in Victoria. Progress of the Industry

Evening News · Friday 24 March 1905 · page 7

The growth of the gold dredging Industry represents the most important development in local mining of recent date. Fortunately, dredging has had to make its way without any…

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The Share Market. Banks Buoyant. W.a. Gold Quiet

Evening News · Friday 24 March 1905 · page 5

A yet firmer tone is noted in Bank of New South Wales. Offers to boy at £42 10s were made at midday, but holders asked £42 15s. Very few shares are offering…

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NO. 1 Jury Court. (Before Mr. Justice Owen, without a jury.) Action for Royalty on Coal. £27,679 CLAIMED. The Perpetual Trustee Company, Limited, v Railway Commissioners

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 March 1905 · page 7

Mr. Want, K.C., Mr. Knox, and Mr. Ferguson, instructed by Mr. F. A. Davenport, appeared for the plaintiff company; and Mr. Pilcher, K.C., Mr. C. B. Stephen and Mr…

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Gold-mining in Scotland

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 25 March 1905 · page 5

There seems to be some prospect of the Highlands being made the scene of a new industry, or of the revival of an old one, that will go a…

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The Southern Collieries

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 March 1905 · page 10

WOLLONGONG, Friday. -- The coal trade of the district has been very dull during the week, all of the collieries having worked broken time. The shipments from this port were all to…

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Sensation at a Mine. Narrow Escape of Miners. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 March 1905 · page 11

Miners at the Princess Royal Central Mine, Dundas, had a wonderful escape on Tuesday. Five men had prepared for blasting out the reef at a depth of 940ft, and were waiting…

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Mining

Evening News · Saturday 25 March 1905 · page 2

TAMWORTH, Saturday.—A mining report from Swamp Oak states that there has been a new find north-west of that place. Some very good stone, estimated to go about 14oz to the…

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Mining Intelligence

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 March 1905 · page 13

Yesterday was by no means a busy day on the Mining market as transactions in each division wore somewhat m[?]agre. The general tone of the market was quiet, and for…

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Altona Bay Coal Deposits

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 March 1905 · page 10

The coal mine at Altona Bay, which although reported to contain black as well as brown coal has been lying idle for many years, is now about to be again operated. The company…

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Late Mining. Gympie

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 March 1905 · page 11

Sales: No. 1 North Columbia (new), 8½d, 9d, 9½d; No. 1 North Home Rule, contg., 6½d; Phoenix Eastern Tribute, 3d. Quotations: Australasian, b 2d, s [?]d;…

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