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Mining & the mines, 1916

4,482 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 225

Mines and Artillery Haig's Latest Report London, Friday Night

The Sun · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 5

General Sir Douglas Haig reports:-- "We sprung three mines yesterday north of Carnoc and another south of Fosse 8, and another to- day at Givenchy…

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The Crime of Being Old. Miners and the Accident Fund

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 10

WOLLONGONG, Friday.--Mr- Bird, miners' president, states that one of the most important and serious problems facing the Miners' Federation to-day is the administration of the…

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The Appam. Gold Bars Removed. Washington, Feb. 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 17

Lieutenant Berg says that the Moewe removed £40,000 in gold bars from the Appam…

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The Barrier Munition Works and the Miners' Holiday. Broken Hill, 4-2-16

Direct Action · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 4

For the benefit of readers and soap-boxers, I.W.W. or otherwise, it is advisable at the present juncture to mention some facts in connection…

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Mining. Speculation Less Active. Values Still Firm. Barriers to Thk Fore

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 19

Though there was a noticeable fallling off in speculation this morning, this did not extend to the values relaised in the sales booked, not int he buying and selling quotations at the…

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The Viking Strain Sydney Newsie, Fireman, Mine-sweeper, Sailor and Stowaway How the Men of the Sea Slew a Loud-tongued Hun Spy

The Globe and Sunday Times War Pictorial · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 22

SYDNEY newsboy, ship's fireman, North sea mine-sweeper, wounded sailor boy aboard the famous Lion—Admiral Beatty's flagship that the Germans did not sink—veteran of…

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Roumania Calls Up Men Million New Troops Russians Supplying War Material National Bank's Collection of Gold Agitation at Enemy Headquarters London, Friday Night

The Sun · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 1

It is reported that there has been a hurried conference at German headquarters in consequence of the threatening attitude of Roumania. King Ferdinand, of Bulgaria, M. Radoslavoff, the Bulgarian…

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The Women of Great Britain Work As Coal Sumpers While the Men Are in the Trenches. Women Who Are Doing Men's Work During the War

The Mirror of Australia · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 8

At Bellahouatcn Mineral Station, Glasgow, women are employed as coal workers owing to the war, and are here seen carrying sacks on their backs. The British submarine E13 lying In harbor after, being" salved. She was stranded off the coast of Denmark; and the…

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Mines and Artillery

The Sun · Sunday 13 February 1916 · page 1

General Sir Douglas Haig reports:-- "We sprung three mines yesterday north of Carnoc and another south of Fosse 8, and another to-day at Givenchy…

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Miners' Accident Fund Administration Criticised Wollongong

The Sun · Sunday 13 February 1916 · page 10

Mr. S. Bird, president of the Illawarra Colliery Employees' Association, had something [?]o say to-day relative to the dissatisfaction that is at present existing relative to the…

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Share Market Mining Scrip Animated Strong Buying From London Investments Steady

The Sun · Sunday 13 February 1916 · page 8

The week which closed yesterday was a remarkable one for mining scrip on the Sydney Stock Exchange. Transactions were by far the heaviest since the commencement…

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It Was a Famous Victory Valiant Huns Sink a "British Cruiser" and Chase Many Others They Were But Mine-sweepers. London, Saturday Morning

Sunday Times · Sunday 13 February 1916 · page 2

The German Admiralty announces the following: "During the advance of our torpedoers they met on the Dogger Bank several British cruisers,…

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Mines and Mining Market Again Stronger Scarcity of Sellers

The Sun · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 5

On the Sydney Stock Exchange to- day the market for mining scrip was exceptionally Strong. While sales were not extensive, the quotations were on a much sounder basis…

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Mining Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 11

Last week's operations at the Bodangora gold mine show that the No. 9 level was extended 20ft, and shows in the face a 3ft lode, worth 72/ per ton; whilst the rise from No. 6…

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Mining Dividends

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 11

Dividends have been declared payable on the days mentioned hereunder. C. denotes when the transfer books close, P when the dividends are payable. NEW SOUTH WALES…

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Wonganella Short of Coal. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 11

Shortage of coal, as a result of delay caused by rough weather, necessitated the steamer Wonganella, the property of William Crosby and Co., of Melbourne and under charter to the Pacific…

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Naval Fight. Mine Sweepers Engaged Enemy Report

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 7

LONDON, Sunday.—The German Admiralty announces:— "During an advance by our torpedo boats they met, off the Dogger Bank, several British…

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Gold Dredging. Victorian Areas Worked Out

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Sunday.—Mr. Livingstone, Minister for Mines, ventured the opinion on Saturday that within three months gold dredging would be practically a thing of the…

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Springing a Mine Crater Occupied London, Monday Morning

The Sun · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 7

General Sir Douglas Haig reports:-- "We sprang a mine at West Hulluch and occupied the lip of the crater. There were no casualties on our side…

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Coal Trade Dull. Shortening Hands. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 11

Most of the miners at Northern Extended Colliery yeeterday received notices that their services would no longer be required owing to the dulness of the coal trade. This…

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