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Mining & the mines, 1911

6,275 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 250

After the Storm. Bulli Shire Roads. Minister Promises Assistance. Land for Miners' Homes

Evening News · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 5

The disastrous results of the continued heavy rain which has fallen to the South Coast districts compelled the councillors of Bulll Shire to ask the Minister for Works, in whose care…

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Clifton Miners' Homes. Government to Be Approached. a Labor Member's View. Clifton

The Sun · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 4

A public meeting, called for the purpose of taking some steps towards improving the conditions under which the miners in Clifton are compelled to live, through the scarcity of…

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The Charley Coal Mines Proprietary, Limited

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 15

The first report of the above company was presented at the statutory general meeting on Wednesday. Under authority of clause 3, subsection (a) of the memorandum of…

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Waihi Gold-mining Company. Auckland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 15

The London directors of the Waihi Goldmining Company, acting on a special report on the mine furnished by their engineer, have decided to reduce the crushing to one thousand…

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Coal Dust in Mines. "A Dangerous Explosive. Legislation Suggested

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 14

The results of a series of experiments carried out in Great Britain by and on behalf of a Royal Commission of inquiry into the danger arising out of the presence of coal dust in…

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Coal-dust in Mines. the Danger Emphasised. Proposed Action by the Minister

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 20

The Minister for Mines stated yesterday that since he had been in office reports had been received from inspectors on the question of coal-dust explosions in mines, and it was…

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Residences for Miners

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 14

It is the intention of the Minister for Works to consult with his colleague, the Minister for Lands, on the question of regaining land in the neighborhood of Coledale and Scarborough,…

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Kurri Miners

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 14

On Thursday or Friday next Mr. Edden proposes to visit Kurri Kurri. This visit is to be made at the request of the persons living on the mining lesses, so that he may inquire into…

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Short of Coal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 14

A report from Eden posted at the Royal Exchange yesterday afternoon stated that the Melbourne Steamship Company's steamer Perth, from Melbourne, had put in there short of coal…

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Mining Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 15

Mr. R. N. Kirk states he has received a telegram from the head office of the Broken Hill Proprietary. Company stating that the company has declared its 155th dividend of 1/…

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Newcastle Wallsend Coal Co

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 15

The half-yearly meeting of the above company was held yesterday, Mr. C. H. Myles presiding. The report and balance-sheet, particulars of which have already been given,…

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Mount Lyell Mine. Launceston

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 15

The crosscut from No. 1 North drive, at the 1100ft level of North Mount Lyell, has reached the ore body, and regular production from this part of the level will be started at an early…

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In and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 21

Broken-hill Proprietary Company has declared a dividend of 1s, payable on February 15. Transfer books close on Monday, February 6, instead of on the first Wednesday, as formerly…

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Southern Coal Trade. Rain Causes Delay

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 18

WOLLONGONG. Friday.-- The local coal trade, notwithsitanding the wet weather, has been very brisk during the past fortnight. Mount Keira and Mount Kembla collieries have worked full time, and it is understood…

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The Miners' Conference. Levelling Up the Rates

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 13

LONDON, Thursday Afternoon.-- The Miners' Conference has recommended the Miners' Federation to demand everywhere the levelling up of rates for abnormal…

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Houses for Miners. Agitation at Clifton. Clifton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 13

At a public meeting held at Clifton on Thursday night. It was decided to appoint a deputation to interview the Minister for Lands and the Minister for Mines on the question…

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Workmen's Trains. Miners Force the Situation. Otford

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 14

Passengers travelling down the Illawarra line by the 1.35 p.m. train from Sydney on Wednesday had a somewhat novel experience. When the train pulled up at Clifton,…

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Late Mining. Charters Towers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 14

To-day's sales were:—Day Dawn, /6; Day Dawn Gold Mines, /3; Mexican, 14/. Crushing:—Mexican, [?] tons, gold valued at £134[?]…

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Short of Coal. Steamer Perth Puts Into Eden

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 14

The coal supply of the Melbourne S.S. Co.'s cargo steamer Perth ran so low yesterday as she was on the trip between Melbourne and Sydney that she was compelled to put into Eden…

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Mining. Copper Quoted Lower. Main Sections Dull, But Steadier

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 21

A limited amount of trade, confined to five stocks, was reported in copper on the Sydney market yesterday; but despite a fall of 5s in the metal rate, prices Generally were not…

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