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…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →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,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →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,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Miners Attack Socialists
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 January 1906 · page 7
Also in Evening News
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…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →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,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →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…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →