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Mining & the mines, 1914

5,543 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 250

Mine Closes. Blow to Bundaberg. Bundaberg

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 22

The sudden closing down of Mount Perry mine created an intense sensation. It directly affects about 350 wages men, contractors, tributers, timber suppliers, etc. The…

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Ships Bunker Coal. How Fremantle Scores. Fremantle

The Sun · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 8

The trouble in South Africa has caused an unexpected amount of rush work among the coal freighters of Fremantle. Many steamers have called during the past few days to…

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Newcastle. Coal Trade for the Year. More Shipping Congestion

Evening News · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 1

More interesting and instructive returns than those made available yesterday by the Sub-Collector of Customs, Mr. Bethune, covering the trade of Newcastle in general, and of its…

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Discontented Miners Murmurs on the South Coast. the Deficient Place Trouble. Wollongong

Evening News · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 10

Although there is so indication of threatening trouble, nor even a rumor of contemplated action, in [?] with the deficient place difficulty in the South Coast mines, there…

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Mining. Prices Current on 'Change. Better and Brighter Tone

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 17 January 1914 · page 17

There was a better and brighter tone on the mining section of the Sydney Stock Exchange yesterday. Business was put through in all four of the big market divisions, and, Judging the…

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Mining Notes and News the Carpathia Mine Radium Hill Development Carpathia Tin

Sunday Times · Sunday 18 January 1914 · page 2

The secretary of Carpathia Tin Mining Co. reports as follows:—"The battery has been overhauled during the holidays, and stream tin ragging put in the jig. Commenced, crushing on…

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Enginedrivers Likely to Unite Federated and Colliery Associations

Sunday Times · Sunday 18 January 1914 · page 14

It is probable that another amalgamation of Unions will soon take place. Delegates from the Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association have met representatives of the…

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Ship's Bunker Coal. How Fremantle Scores. FREMANTLE

The Sun · Sunday 18 January 1914 · page 5

The trouble in South Africa has caused an unexpected amount of rush work among the coal freighters, of Fremantle. Many steamers have called, during the past few days to…

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Fight to a Finish Threatened Possible Mining Struggle. Newcastle, Saturday Night

Sunday Times · Sunday 18 January 1914 · page 14

At the time of despatching this message, namely, Saturday night, mining matters are in a quiescent state in both, the Newcastle and Maitland districts…

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Share Market. Banks in Strong Position. Mining Tone Healthier. Metals Further Advanced

The Sun · Sunday 18 January 1914 · page 9

Though there was an absence of business in "bank on the local investment stock market yesterday, remarkable interest was displayed, and quotations for all stocks were stronger. Australasia had inquiries at $11910s,…

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Saxon Gold Coin Sold for £215. Struck by Offa to Pay Poor Rate to the Pope

Sunday Times · Sunday 18 January 1914 · page 4

For a Saxon, coin £215 has been paid in London. It is known as a Mancus, coined by Offa, King of Mercia, some time between the years…

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Mining. Gold Quiet, Silver, and Copper Firm

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 11

The local mining market was strong in silver and copper shares on Saturday—a fact due mostly to the improvement of the London metal prices. Gold was quiet. As…

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Northern Collieries. a Busy Fortnight

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 12

NEWCASTLE, Sunday.—The colleries in the Newcastle and Maitland district worked at high pressure during the fortnight ended on Saturday, the average time being 10 12 days…

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Mines and Mining. Firmer Barrier Market. Set-back in Carpathia

The Sun · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 9

The firmness which set in Barriers towards the end of last week owing to the healthier state of the Bondon markets and to the brighter outlook in connection with the…

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Newcastle Coal Export

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 10

NEWCASTLE, Friday.—The quantity of coal sent from Newcastle to places beyond the State during the week was 106,678 tons. Of the total 63,744 tons went to Commonwealth and New…

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Back to Machines. at Bellbird Colliery

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 10

NEWCASTLE, Saturday.—Bellbird Colliery, which for some time has been working three shifts each day, is about to revert to two shifts. Originally, for the purpose of develop…

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Mining Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 11

Black Range Mining Company reports:— Main shaft sunk 10ft, total below No. 13 level 207ft. Two feet of solid stone on footwall, worth 2oz per ton, and further 3ft of…

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Commercial. Coal-shipping Appliances

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 11

At the last council meeting of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce a communication was received from the Railway Department, in reply to the chamber's inquiry as to the coal…

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In and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 13

A point under the Mining Act, of considerable importance to the mining community, was decided at Rylstone the other day by Mr. W. S, Arnott, P.M., mining warden of the Mudgee…

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Mining Company's Donation

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 January 1914 · page 12

BROKEN-HILL, Sunday.—North Broken-hill Mining Company has donated £100 towards the Progress Association's funds…

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