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Mining & the mines, 1910

6,749 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 250

Labor. West Australian Awards. Miners

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 10

PERTH, Saturday.--The Arbitration Court has given its award in the cases of the Miners' Industrial Union v. the Marvel Loch Co., fixing the week's work at 48 hours above ground, and…

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In and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 11

It has been decided to increase the output of the Sons of Gwalia mine to an average monthly value of £23,625, on the basis of treating an average of 13,500 tons per month. An…

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Western Australian Mines. Kalgoorlie

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 9

The following is a cops of the cable despatched to the London office by the manager of the Kalgurli:—"1650ft level west crosscut off No. 1 south drive from 128ft to 139ft, value…

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Mining. Barriers Lower

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 11

Broken-hill shares weakened on the Sydney market at the week-end. Private cable messages gave the value of lead at the unchanged level of £13 13s 9d. Junction and Sulphide…

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Mining. Silver Shares Easier

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 9

There was only a moderate amount of business transacted on the mining market on Saturday. Although London cables stated that there was no alteration in the price of metals,…

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Coal From Abroad. Second Cargo Arrives

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 8

Last evening the steamer Strathfilan--a tramp, of 4353 tons--arrived at Sydney Heads with the second cargo of coal for the State Government. The Strathfilan was expected…

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Redfern's Electric Light. No Coal Left

Evening News · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 5

It is not anticipated that there will be any stoppage of Redfern's electric light to-night. despite the fact that trouble has arisen in getting Government coal from the Quito. The…

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Resumption of Work Favoured. Miners' Hospital Contribution. Clifton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 8

Matters at Clifton have not to any very treat extent changed during the past few weeks, but a feeling is gaining ground that if the local grievance regarding the two men,…

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Miners on Strike. Set Fire to a Club House

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 7

LONDON, Friday Afternoon.--Three hundred and fifty colliers at West Hartlepool on strike created a riot, and sot fire to a club house which had been erected at a cost of…

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Mining in the State. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 9

The Tolwong Blockup Company has let a contract for a tunnel to work the mine. In constructing it payable ore will be raised. The proprietors of the Manton Gold Mine…

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Coal Importations. Further Consignments. a Hitch with the Carters

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 8

The Government coal is not finding its destination smooth. On Saturday morning about 60 tipcarts were sent for to cart Calcutta coal from the Quite at…

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Coal-lumpers' Baskets. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 8

Sir,—My attention has been drawn to a statement by Mr. B. F. Hansen, acting secretary of the Coal-lumpers' Union, in your issue of even date, referring to the discharging of…

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Southern Wages Board. Its Attitude Towards Miners. a Question of Jurisdiction

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 7

Speaking last night in connection with the Southern Miners' Wages Board's refusal to take evidence and proceed with the hearing of the case while the men are not at work…

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General Cable News. Millionaire Coal-owner's Death. London, Jan. 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 7

The death is announced of Mr. John Cory, millionaire and well-known philanthropist, chairman of directors of Cory Bros. and Co., Limited, colliery proprietors, Cardiff…

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Melbourne's Gas Safe. 37,000 Tons Foreign Coal. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 8

At the annual meeting of the Melbourne Gas Company the chairman, in his speech, made reference to the trouble caused by the coal strike. He said that a sum of £9950 had been…

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The Strathfillan Arrives. 6500 Tons Coal for the Harbor Trust

The Star · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 4

The steamship Strathfillan, carrying coal for the Harbor Trust from [?] arrived in port at dusk yesterday, and anchored in the stream for the night. Upon…

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Marking Time. Miners Uncertain. an Inexplicable Position. (From Our Special Reporter.) Corrimal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 7

"Uncertain" describes the position of the miners on the south regarding their attitude in the present situation. Meetings of the lodges are held, but the opinion…

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Denied a Hearing. Miners Apply the Closure. State Parliamentarian Disgusted. Kurri Kurri

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 8

Mr. Edmund Lonsdale, M.L.A., attempted to address a meeting here on Friday. Miners packed the hall. When Mr. Lonsdale came forward the miners said he had helped Mr…

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The Quito's Carge. Another Little Difficulty. Redfern Electric Light Coal. Council's Carters Refuse

Evening News · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 4

More trouble occurred this morning in connection with the carting of coal from the steamer Quito, at Walker's Wharf. Miller's Point. The Redfern Municipal Council is, it…

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Latest Edition. Vanished Gold. Robbery From the Mint. Finger Prints of Staff Taken

The Star · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 5

A parcel of gold mysteriously disappeared from the Royal Mint in Macquorie-street a few days ago, and as the robbery had features which pointed to one of the staff…

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