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Mining & the mines, 1906

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Western Coal Contract Report of the Commission. the Findings

The Australian Star · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 7

The report of the commission appointed to inquire into the Western coal contracts was received by the Governor (Sir Harry Rawson) yesterday. The appointment of the…

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The Minority Report. General Methods Condemned. Excessive Prices Paid for Coal

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 10

The minority report by Mr. E. W. Knox is as follows:--"I regret very much that it is not possible for me to accept the report of my colleagues,…

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Western Australia. the Discovery of Gold. the First Prospector. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 9

A deputation of members of Parliament and others waited on the Minister for Mines, Mr. Gregory, yesterday, and asked that an annuity be granted to R. Greaves, who was, they said,…

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The Railways. Royal Commission. Report on Coal Contracts. a Mild Censure. Minority Report. Strongly Condemnatory. Unbusiness-like Methods

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 9

His Excellency Sir Harry H.Rawson made available yesterday the report of the Royal Commission appointed to inquire into certain matters connected with the…

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Railway Coal Contract. Report of the Commissioners. the Contract Condemned. an "Unwise" Arrangement. Sweeping Minority Report by Mr. Knox

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 January 1906 · page 10

The report of the Royal Commission appointed to inquire into certain phases of the management of the State railways by the commissioners was made made yesterday to the…

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Sydney Harbour Collieries

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 January 1906 · page 9

The report of the Sydney Harbour Collier[?]es, which has just come to hand from London, shows that the company has at last attained the producing stage, albe[?]t on an…

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Whitwood Colliery Dispute

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 January 1906 · page 7

At a meeting of the men of No. 2 Whitwood Colliery to-night it was decided not to accept a compromise if possible. A meeting of delegates of various collieries was also held…

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Sanitation in Coal Mines. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 January 1906 · page 4

Sir,—The thanks of the coal mining community are due to you for the timely and lucid leader on the above. Having had experience in Newcastle and South Coast coal…

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Miners Attack Socialists

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 January 1906 · page 7
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Cornish miners badly mauled Mr. W. Thorne, M.P. (Labour and Socialist) for the southern division of West Ham, for attempting to support the socialist candidate…

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Mining

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 January 1906 · page 10

Yesterday was an exceptionally dull day on the Sydney Exchange, little or no disposition being shown to do business. Fluctuations in most instances were of a retrograde character. This was especially the case in the…

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West Australian Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 January 1906 · page 10

KALGOORLIE, Wednesday.--The main shaft on the Ivanhoe South Extended has reached a depth of 1460ft., and in spite of occasional inrushes of water sinking making good progress. It is proposed to go down to…

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Rise in Cardiff Coal

Evening News · Thursday 25 January 1906 · page 4

LONDON, Wednesday. 3.25 p.m.—The best Cardiff coal has since December advanced 2s per ton…

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Mining Statistics. London, Jan. 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 January 1906 · page 7

The mineral output of the Transvaal in 1905 was valued at £22,688,675, including diamonds valued at £952,780. The salaries and wages paid on the…

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Railway Management. Those Coal Contracts. What Mr. Holman Says

The Australian Star · Thursday 25 January 1906 · page 7

It is refreshing to find at least one person who is willing to say a few words about the report of the Commission in connection with the Western Railways Coal Contracts. Mr…

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Water Problem at Broken-hill. Supply for the Southern Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 January 1906 · page 10

BROKEN-HILL, Wednesday.-- "The decision of the Central (Sulphide Corporation) and B.H. South Companies to have a water supply of their own has not been come to without full consideration, and it is," says Mr. C. F…

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Western Australian Mining. Kalgoorlie (W.a.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 January 1906 · page 9

A parcel of 76 tons of stone treated at Widgemooltha battery from the Yorkshire Lass, in December, gave the following returns:— By amalgamation, 10dwt 9[?]gr per ton; sands,…

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Cardiff Coal. Advance in Price. London, Wednesday, 3.25 p.m

The Australian Star · Thursday 25 January 1906 · page 1

Since December the pride of the best Cardiff coal has advanced 2s a ton…

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The Rialways. Royal Commission. Mr. Knox Resigns. Coal Contract Report Approved

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 January 1906 · page 7

The majority and minority reports of the Royal Commission regarding the western coal contract was freely discussed in business circles yesterday. The opinion was expressed…

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The Railway Coal Contracts. the Government and the Commission. Resignation of Mr. Knox

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 January 1906 · page 7

The Premier says the Cabinet will have to carefully consider the report of the commission regarding the railway coal contracts before any steps are taken in the matter. Mr. E.W…

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