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Mining & the mines, 1910

6,749 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 250

The Imported Coal

The Star · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 5

It appears now as if the Government do not intend using the grabs which wore Erected for the handling of the imported coal. One has Just been dismantled. There…

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Anxious to Resume. Six Collieries Ready. Kurri Kurri

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 7

All thoughtful men admit that the strike has been bungled, but hope and believe that they will receive justice at the hands of the wages board. Six local collieries are ready for…

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Mining Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 9

The Sons of Gwa[?]a Company has declared a dividend of 1/3 per share, payable on February 24. The Occidental Gold-mining Company (Cobar)…

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Prolonging the Coal Strike. Compulsory Wages Board. the Miners' Withdrawal. How It Happened. a Complicated Situation

Evening News · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Thursday Afternoon.—All hopes of an early settlement of the strike were dashed to the ground at the courthouse this morning, and the situation is now as bad as it was…

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Sydney Coal Lumpers' Union

Evening News · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 4

Mr. B. F. Hansen, acting secretary of the Sydney Coal Lumpers' Union, writes:—I hare been instructed by my executive committee to write you pointing out the fallacy of information…

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A Rush for Coal

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--Seven vessels have been put Into commission to proceed to Bulli to load coal for Melbourne manufacturers who closed down at Christmas time and have…

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In and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 11

Sandstone Development mill ran 670 hours, and crushed 1760 tons, yielding 761oz. of bullion, estimated to be worth £2854. Mining and treatment costs amounted to £2302, profit on…

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Strike Ends. Board Accepted. Mr. Charlton Triumphant. Miners' Case Being Prepared. Mines May Start Monday Week. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 7

When Mr. Charlton left the sittings of the compulsory board on its adjournment shortly before 1 o'clock he went straight to the meeting of delegates, which was then in…

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Gold Shipments. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 9

Gold shipments by the R.M.S. Ophir to-day consisted of £13,000 for London shipped by the Orient S.N. Company. Shipments from Melbourne for Hongkong include £3750 per…

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Filling Small Coal. Trouble at Wallsend

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 8

NEWCASTLE, Wednesday.--For some days past there has been trouble at Wallsend In connection with the filling of small coal at the Newcastle Wallsend pit by non-union labor…

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Newcastle Wages Board. Adjournment Refused. Miners Withdraw

Evening News · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 4

NEWCASTLE, Thursday Morning.—When the Compulsory Wages Board met this morning Mr. Charlton, M.L.A., renewed his application for an adjournment till Wednesday next; but his…

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Gold Reef Near Albury. Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 9

The reef discovered last week by Rumble and party on the Nailcan Ranges has been further prospected, with e[?]couraging results. The stone, at a depth of 8[?]ft, continues well…

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Mining. Listless Market---speculation Slack

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 9

The brighter aspect of affairs which ruled on Tuesday, and the knowledge that yesterday would see transactions, in some cases, booked "call paid," led to the belief in…

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Mining. Market Depressed; Barriers Buoyant

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 11

The sharemarket table published below shows at a glance the listless state of business on the Sydney Stock Exchange yesterday.--An idea of the depression can best be gained when it is…

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The Waterside Workers. Wharf Laborers Assist Coal Lumpers

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 8

At the weekly meeting of tho Wharf Laborers. Union, held at the Trades-hall last night, £25 was. voted to assist the coal, lumpers who out on strike…

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The Kyloe Copper Mines. Soo[?] on Th[?] Dividend List

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 9

It is expected [?]at the Kyloe Copper Mines will soon be on the dividend list. From inquiries made it is learned that dividends would have been declared before this but for the fa[?]t…

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Mining in the State. Canbelego

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 9

The Henry shaft at the Mount Boppy Gold Mine is down over 474ft, consisting of s[?]ate and stringers of quartz, carrying a small quantity of iron pyrites. The permanent…

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The Imported Coal. Six Shipments Altogether. Distribution of the Cargoes

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 8

It was explained by the Treasurer and Minister for Railways, Mr. Waddell, yesterday, that all the coal that the Government ordered from outside has now arrived. There were six…

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Northern Wages Board. Application for Adjournment Refused. Miners' Representative, Retires. Newcastle

The Star · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 5

When the Compulsory Wages Board resumed its sitting this morning Mr. M. Charlton, M.P., Who was present on behalf of the Miners' Federation, informed the board…

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News From the East. Demand for Japanese Coal. Big Naval Programme

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 6

The Japanese mall steamer. Yawata Maru arrived yesterday from Japan, Hongkong, and Manila, punctual to schedule date, having made a quick run down the coast. The Yawata Maru…

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