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Mining & the mines, 1915

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Mining

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 10

At the half-yearly meeting of the Lord Nelson G.M. Co., St. Arnand, Mr. C.L. Smith, the chairman, said the directors had decided to pay a dividend of 7[?] per share on February 12. That distribution would absorb…

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Newcastle Coal Export

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 15

NEWCASTLE, Friday.--The coal export trade during the week wan alack, the amount sent to places beyond the State being 73,932 tons. Of the total 37,870 tons went to Commonwealth and New Zealand ports, as…

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Mine Fatality. Murrurundi

Evening News · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 5

A Scotsman, whose name is supposed to be Duncan Crawford, was killed in a shocking manner at the British Australian Oil Company's shale mine at Tomi at midnight. It is…

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Hampden-cloncurry Copper Mines. Duchess and Answer Mines Developing Well

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 18

A telegraphic report from the manager, dated Sanuary 25, states:—"Hampden mine: No. 1 shaft, 420ft level rise 150 S. 45 W. to 130 feet, 600ft level, S. E. drive 7 N. 60 E. to 385 feet…

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Mining Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 18

The Mount Lyell Company's smelting return from December 24 to January 20, Inclusive:— 23,634 tons of are have been fronted, being 14,740 tons from Mount Lyoll mine and 8894…

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To Load Wallsend Coal

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 4

The old Australian trader Neotsfield, now In port at Newcastle, discharging salt from Sharpness, will, after discharge of cargo, load Wallsend coal for…

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Coal Trade. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 18

The exports of coal from the port of Newcastle for the week ending to-day rea[?] 73,182 tons, which at the present time must be considered fair, considering that a holiday…

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Newcastle Wallsend Coal Company

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 17

The report of the above company covers the six months ended December 31. It shows a net profit of £10,105, which, with £2934 brought forward, made £13,039 available. The…

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In and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 12

The Victory (C.T.) Gold-mining Company reports a crushing of 149 Ions for 251 oz. of gold valued at [?]1150 3s 10d. The Queensland yield of minerals, other than…

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Dull Coal Trade. Lithgow

Evening News · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 5

The coal trade throughout the district coal fields is still [?] Mr. A. E [?]vatt, president of the local Coal Association, denies the statement made by some of the miners, to the effect…

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Fatality in a Mine. Condobolin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 13

A fatal accident happened at Potter's mine, now being worked by tributers. George Atkins, who was in charge of the tributers, went down to about the 200ft level to ascertain the…

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Miners' Minimum. West Yorkshire Dispute. Vancouver

The Sun · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 5

English, messages report that some bitterness is manifesting itself in connection with the West Yorkshire coal miners' dispute over the interpretation of the Minimum Wage Act…

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South Coast Mines. Supporting Northern Men. Wollongong

Evening News · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 1

A [?] that may eventually lead to trouble, has arises at the Mount [?] because of the refusal of a large proportion of the miners to contribute…

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South Coast Miners. Trouble Over a Levy. Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 16

For some time past an effort has been made to Get all the colliery employees on the southern coalfields into the union. Trouble has also been experienced in getting some of…

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Mining in the State. Hill End

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 18

The mining companies are in full work again, did extra hands have been employed since the holidays in both the Amalgamated and Howard mines. The crushlngs of both these…

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Country News. South Coast. South Coast Coal Trade. Bulli

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 13

The South Coast collieries have worked fairly well for the past two weeks. For the fortnightly pay to be drawn (Friday), South Bulli worked 6 days, Old Bulli full time, 11…

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Mining. Prices Current on 'Change. Better All Round

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 12

A decided turn for the better was manifested upon the Sydney Stock Exchange yesterday. The mining section was particularly active. A total of 25 sales, representing 12 stocks, comprised…

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Russian Expedient near Przemysl. a Mob of Cattle on a Mine Field

The World's News · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 17

When the Russian forces approached Przemysl, the Austrians in that locality retired. Fearing a traps, the Russian commander had a herd of cattle driven over the ground vacated by the Austrians. A terrible explosion followed, showing that the approaches had been mined in anticipation of Russian troops rushing after the retreating Austrians. The ruse failed, and the Austrians were followed and routed with heavy loss…

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Mining. More Active Market. Values Firm in Tin, Copper, and Barriers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 18

A glance at the list of Stock Exchange Males recorded yesterday will clearly sbow that the market was much more active than has been the case since its resumption this…

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Son of Mine

The Sun · Sunday 31 January 1915 · page 18

I have sent you to the battle Son of mine. To face the cannon's deadly rattle. Son of mine…

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