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Mining & the mines, 1913

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Salt Mines in Africa

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 38

In certain parts of Africa some very curious and valuable formations of salt are found. Those of French Soudan are among the most remarkable, but. large quantities…

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Mining. Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 11

A report from the manager of the Oxide Creek notations for the week ended March 8 states that the south drive on No. 2 vein has been extended 28ft, and is showing 2ft 6in of…

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West-australian Miners. London

Evening News · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 8

Thirty-three companies, representing a capital of £[?] 790,000, have forwarded a memorial to Mr. Scaddan, Premier of West Australia protesting against the provisions of the West…

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In and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 13

Other dividends announced are:--Ajax Central, 1, payable April 9, books close April 2; Jumbunna, 6d, payable April 10, books close April 3…

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Mines Regulation. West Australia's Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 10

LONDON, Wednesday.--Thirty-three companies representing capital aggregating £9,790,000, have forwarded a memorial to Mr. J. Scaddan (Premier of West Australia),…

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Gold Shipments. Meldourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 11

The R.M.S. Moldavia took £6000 for Bombay, shipped by the P. and O. Company…

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London Mining Quotations

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 10

LONDON, Wednesday.--Mining shares quotations on the Stock Exchange yesterday included the following:--Broken-hill Proprietary b 36s, s 37s; British Broken Hill, b 35s 6d, s 36s…

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British Broken Hill Mine. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 11

On the British mine last week, in the Thompson section, the upraise from No. 6 level was taken to 69ft through fair grade ore. The north drive in section 517 was extended 7ft…

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B.H. South Mine. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 11

On the South mine last week considerable development work was done in the upper levels. An intermediate west crosscut was stated on 825ft level (section C3), and was…

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The Northern Miners. Efforts at Arbitration. Newcastle

The Sun · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 9

Much secrecy is observed concerning the business transacted at the delegate board meeting of the Colliery Employees' Federation last week. It is known that a…

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Southern Coal Strike. What Mr. Edden Did

The Sun · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 7

The Minister for Mines Mr. Edden, takes exception to the statement published this morning that no effort had been made to remedy the grievance which in the first place…

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Broken Hill Mines. Work Resumed. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 11

All the mines resumed work to-day, though somewhat shorthanded. At the North mine the underground men, in common with those on the other mines, went…

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Colliery Crisis. No Settlement Yet. the Appointment of an Inspector. Wollongong

Evening News · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 6

Most of the dissension and high feeling in the South Coast coal mining difficulty has been brought about by a want of knowledge on the part of the men of the method of Public Service…

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Mining. Exchange Business Resumes To-day

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 13

Business in mining shares will be resumed on the Sydney Stock Exchange to-day. The exchanges in Melbourne, Adelaide, and Brisbane will also reopen…

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Miners Want More Wages. London, Wednesday, 11.40 p.m

The Sun · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 7

The Coal Conciliation Board is considering an application by the English and Welsh miners for a 5 per cent, increase on the maximum wages it is possible for them to earn…

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Newcastle Miners' Strike. Lambton "B" Men Out Again. Newcastle

Evening News · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 7

Following upon the abortive conference held yesterday between the colliery proprietors and the officers of the Miners Federation the Lam[?]ton [?] miners [?] strike this…

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Coal Strike. "Fight to Go on Bulli Men's Decision

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 12

BUILT, Wednesday.--A very large meeting of miners from South Buill, Thirrout, and Bulli mines was held in Bulli to-night, and after addresses by the executive officers, it was…

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Miners' Strike. Men Want Funds. Cokeworkers to Be Thrown Idle. Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 9

No fresh developments have taken place in regard to the strike. A meeting was held at Mount Kembla last night, which was addressed by the executive…

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Zeehan Mining News. Reducing the Water in North Lyell

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 12

ZEEHAN, Wednesday.--The water in the shaft of the North Lyell mine is now down to 12ft. above the 1000ft. level. This level should be drained in a couple of weeks from date…

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South Coast Coal Strike. Putting Heart Into the Men. Appeal for Funds. No Prospect of Early Settlement. Wollongong

The Sun · Thursday 27 March 1913 · page 1

Since their second deputation to the Premier on Tuesday the executive' officers have been busy addressing the various lodges throughout the district with a view to…

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