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Mining & the mines, 1910

6,749 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 250

Advice to the Officers of the Amalgamated Coal and Shale Workers' Federation of Australasia. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 January 1910 · page 6

Sir,--As many people are trying to find a solation of the present strike difficulty, I hope you will grant me space to state the case; and, from my point of view, its only honorable and peaceful solution. When I began to…

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Coal Reserves

Evening News · Friday 14 January 1910 · page 6

The necessity for some some for stowing coal like the one recommended to the City Council by its chief electrical engineer, is so obvious as scarcely to call for…

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"To Die on the Plains." Strike Secretary Disappears. " Blacklisted by Mines and Miners."

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 January 1910 · page 5

BROKEN-HILL, Thursday-- The sudden departure of Robert Hewitt, the late secretary of the combined unions, from Broken-hill has been the cause of considerable comment of an…

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Kyloe Copper Mines

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 January 1910 · page 11

The general manager's report for week ended January 8 states:- No. 4 Level: North drive extended 6ft; total 352ft. Lode averaged 12 inches wide, and of low value. Face…

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The Japanese Miners. Help Never Asked. Miners' Secretary Emphatic

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 January 1910 · page 8

In answer to the statement that the Japanese [?]eceived with laughter the request of the New South Wales strikers for co-operation and assistance, Mr. Andrew Gray,…

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Machine Coal-lumping

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 January 1910 · page 8

It is assumed that the Quito will be berthed at Dawes Point to discharge portion of her cargo, and that afterwards [?]he will go to Pyrmont, where the cranes are being fitted…

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Commonwealth Gold Production

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 January 1910 · page 9

It will be seen from tho figures that follow thal the gold production of the Commonwealth reached its zenith since federation in 1903, when over 3,800,000 fine ounces were produced,…

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Mining Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 January 1910 · page 11

For the week ended January 8 the B.H. Block 14 Company despatched 520 tons of carbonates, assaying 31.2 per cent lead, and 22oz silver…

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Australasian Gold Yield

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 January 1910 · page 9

The production of the Commonwealth continues to decline, while that of New Zealand is still increasing, though not particularly rapidly. List year the gold yield of…

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Discovery of Lignite Coal

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 January 1910 · page 7

Mr. R. Saby, of Wellington, recently brought under the notice of the Premier (Mr. A. H. Peake) specimens, believed to be coal, found while sluicing a well in the Hundred of Sherlock,…

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Coal and Other Exports

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 January 1910 · page 7

The following vessel was entered outwards at the Newcastle Custom-house yesterlay:--Time, str. for Brisbane and [?] via Sidney, with through cargo…

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In and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 January 1910 · page 8

Melbourne Cope's Creek won, during December, 11 tons 11ewt. tin, including 2 tons from black sand. They worked 21 days. Broken-hill Block 14 despatched for the week…

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Financial. State's Gold Yield

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 January 1910 · page 9

The usual return furnished by the Under-secretary for Mines shows that the gold yield recorded for this State for the month of December was 25,084 ounces crude, equal to 21,681…

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Victoria As a Coal Competitor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 January 1910 · page 9

It will be interesting to observe, Messrs. Meudell, Wood, and Co., of Melbourne, inform us, that six coal-mining companies were registered last year in Victoria, with a total…

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The Western Collieries. a Rumor Denied. Appeal Against Wages Board Decision

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 January 1910 · page 6

A rumor appeared in a section of the press yesterday to the effect that some of the western miners were contemplating again going out on strike…

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Broken Hill Mines. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 January 1910 · page 11

At the B.H. North mine last week, the 800ft drive on the southern section was extended to 38ft. The wize in section 14 was deepened to 142½ft. The north and south drives…

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Mining. Barriers Holding Firmly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 January 1910 · page 11

The feature of the market yesterday morning was the strong position occupied by Barrier shares, and the fact that in the sale, recorded buyers had to advance on the previous day's…

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Powlett River Coal Government Geologist's Report

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 January 1910 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--As a result of his recent visit to the Powlett coalfield, the Government geologist (Mr. E. J. Dunn) has forwarded to the Secretary for Mines a memorandum…

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The French Mail Coal Supplies Met

Evening News · Friday 14 January 1910 · page 6

The F.M.S. Australian arrived at Sydney this morning from [?], en route to Marseilles, for ports. The vessel remained in [?] for some time, during which the coal supplies…

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North Country Miners. Stoppage of Work Suggested

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 January 1910 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday-- Delegates representing 50,000 Durham miners have resolved to ask all the miners in the country to cease work immediately until the eight hours'…

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