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Mining & the mines, 1911

6,275 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 250

Miners of the State. Accident Relief. High Rate of Casualties

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 9

The report of the Miners' Accident Relief Board for 1910 was made available yesterday, from which it appears that the fund--which on December 31 stood with a cash balance to credit…

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Mining in the State. Forest Reefs

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 10

Some Lucknow and local residents are to take on tribute the Renard claim, Wire Gully. The mine is well opened out, and the reef is said to be retaining its value…

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Western Australian Mines. Golden Mile Developments. Rand Milling Process. Kalgoorlie

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 10

The last 6ft of the sulphide ore body through which the diamond-drill from the 2800ft level (main shaft) of the Great Boulder passed, while being extended towards the Golden…

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The Yilgarn Goldfields. an Expert in "The Times." Payable Low-grade "Shows."

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 7

LONDON, Thursday.--Mr. Gerald Williams has a long article in "The Times" which is somewhat pessimistic with regard to the Bullfinch district of West Australia,…

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American Mine Tragedy. a Colliery in Flames. Tonopah (Nevada)

The Sun · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 1

A big fire is raging in the Belmont mine. The officials admit there are ten or twelve men dead in the 1166ft level, while other bodies are lying at the bottom of the shaft…

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Alleged Lockout. at Wolgan Valley Coal Mine. Leave to Prosecute

Evening News · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 8

The application on behalf of the Coal Miners Mutual Protective Association of the western district was again before Judge Heydon, at the State Industrial Court this morning. It…

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South Coast Mines

Evening News · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 5

CLIFTON, Saturday.—The general activity among the collieries of this end of the South Coast shows no falling off, and all work is progressing satisfactory and rapidly. At…

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South Coast Collieries. a Busy Week. Clifton

The Sun · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 5

The collieries within the Clifton zone have, with one exception, worked continuously during the week, the exception being the Coal Cliff Colliery, which was Idle on…

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Mining Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 18

The Kulamadau Company (Woodlark Island) reports a crushing of 1372 tons of ore; also 500 tons of sand cyanided, for gold valued at £3454…

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How to Escape Gold

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 10

The last way to esenbe colds, writes a medical authority, is to avoid the infective agents. When there is an epidemic, public…

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Mining Managers' Reports

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 18

Sindstone Gold mining Company, February 4.—C. level: Crosscut rise 10ft north. No values higher than 7s. Work stopped for present. [?] stope: Working out small block of stone close against No. 3 shaft,…

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Broken Hill Mines. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 18

Mr. J. Hebbard, manager of the Central Mine, has finished his inspection of the B.H. Junction Mine, and has presented his report to the directors, who are now considering it…

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Southern Coal Trade. Activity at Bulli

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 17

BULLI, Friday.--The coal trade for the week has been good all round, and there has been plenty of work for all who want it. Conditions for coal-loading at the jetties are much improved through better weather…

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Offer for State Mine. Jamberoo Council Moving

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 15

The Jamberoo Council has received a letter from Alderman Stephen, Mayor of Klama, suggesting that the Council arrange a deputation from the district, including Klama, to…

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Labor for Barrier Mines. More Men Wanted

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 14

MELBOURNE, Friday.--Stress is laid by the managing director of the Broken-hill South Company (Mr. F.G. Howard) upon the good results expected from 4[?] years of industrial…

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Newcastle. the Coal Output. Another Bad Week

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 15

The slackness of the coal trade is again demonstrated by the return of the coal export for the week ended yesterday. The total quantity sent away from the port was 50,107 tons, of…

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Mining Disaster. Eleven Men Killed

Evening News · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 5

VANCOUVER. Friday Evening.—A disaster occurred to-day at the Belmont mine. Topopah, Nevada, Eleven men were killed. Five in the mine be rescued…

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Broken Hill Mines. Is Labour Short? Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 17

The State Government has telegraphed to Broken Hill asking if it is true that more men are wanted for the mines. The inquiry was made of Mrs. Barnett, secretary of the A.M.A.,…

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Lawless Miners. Rush in British Guiana. Ge[?]rgetown (British Guiana), Feb. 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 15

A gold and diamond rush has broken out in he Menamu district, near the Venezuelanborder. Extreme lawlessness prevails, and armed miners are jumping claims,…

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Distress Among Miners Registration Office to Be Opened. Mr. Brennan in Charge

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 13

The Assistant-Treasurer, Mr. Carmichael, made the following statement yesterday:--"I have had inquires made," he said, "as to avenues of employment that are available at…

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