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Mining & the mines, 1916

4,482 stories in Sydney's papers · page 34 of 225

The Arethusa. Strikes a Mine. London, Feb. 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 February 1916 · page 13

An official message states that the light cruiser Arethusa struck a mine off the east const. It is feaued she will become a total wreek. Ten lives were lost…

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Mining. Prices Currents on 'Change

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 February 1916 · page 11

Almost boom proportions were attained by certain stocks on the mining section of the Sydney Stock Exchange yesterday. London reported a very strong market in industrial…

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Barrier Mines. Men Will Abide by Award. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 February 1916 · page 11

At a mass meeting held this morning a telegram from Mr. Considine from Melbourne regarding the Arbitration Court was considered, and it was decided to reply giving an…

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Need of Gold. Germany's Efforts. Appeal for Jewellery and Medals. Berne, Jan. 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 February 1916 · page 9

A further appeal is being made in Germany to all possessors of gold, especially in the form of commemorative gold coins and medals, of which it is a serted there are still…

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Mining. Buoyant London Market. Is the War Outlook Brighter? Australian Exchanges Affected

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 February 1916 · page 17

ThE most buoyant market experienced since the war started," remarked a leading member of the Sydney Stock Exchange yesterday morning at the close of the "high 'Change"…

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Mines and Mining Renewed Activity Strong Rise in Values

The Sun · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 3

Considerable activity was displayed in the Sydney market for mining scrip to- day, and quotations were stronger, particularly for silver- lead and copper interests. Besides the…

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Law Report. in Banco. (Before the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Gordon, and Mr. Justice Ferguson.) Accident at a Coal Mine. Holland v North [?]ulli Colliery, Ltd

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 4

Mr. Watt and Mr. Tighe, instructed by Messrs. Cecil Coghlan and Co., appeared for plaintiff, who is the appellant in the action; and Mr. Rolin, K.C., and Mr. Curtis,…

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Coal Seam at Oaklands

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 3

BERRIGAN, Wednesday.-- As a result of a bore put down on the property of Mr. J. T. Lane. near Oaklands, a seam of coal has been struck. On being analysed, it was reported to…

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Lithgow Miners. Owners' Offer Accepted

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 9

As a result of the conference between representatives of the Western District Coil and Shal[?] Employees' representatives and Hoskins, Ltd., in regard to the shortage of…

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Kalgoorlie and Aliens. Mines' Outputs Affected

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 4

PERTH, Wednesday.-- The shortage of truckers and shovellers at Kalgoorlie through the anti-allen action of the miners' unions continues. The outputs of the Associated Gold…

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Mining Shares. Hampdens Brisk

Evening News · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 7

In the copper section, [?]ampdens put on Is Mount Lyells quiet. though [?] asked at midday Mount Morgan[?] buyer [?] but higher in London…

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Illawarra Items Coal and Coke Trades

The Australian Worker · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 16

Taken right through, the coal trade of the district is well maintained, and the majority of the pits are recording full time pays. In most of the pits…

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Officers of the Mining Corps

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 5

Top Bow (reading from left to right):—Lieut. Seale, Lieut. Whyte, Lieut. Hinder, Lieut. Grainger, Lieut. Moore, Lieut. Day, Lieut. Kennedy, Lieut. Langdon, Lieut. McBride, Lieut. E. S. Anderson, Lieut. Pattinson, Lieut. Clenton. Second Row (from left to right): Lieut. De J'. Gr[?] Lieut. Brigstocke, Lieut. Tooth, Lieut. Cook, Lieut. Tandy, Lieut. Reid, Lieut. Henry, Lieut. Cohen, Lieut. Mulligan, Lieut. Avery, Lieut. Phippard, Lieut. Wilkins, Lieut. Hillman. Third Row (from left to right): Capt. Sanderson, Capt. Morse, Capt. Pollock, Capt. Stanley-Hunter, Major David, Lieut.-Col. A. C. Fewtrell (O.C.), Major McTaggart, Capt. Macrae (Adjutant), Capt. West, Capt. Coulter, Capt. Heggaton. Front Row (from left to right): Lieut. Priestman, Lieut. Mackenzie, Lieut. Morris, Lieut. Woodwood, Lieut. Caro, Lieut. Smith, Lieut. Howie…

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Western Australian Mines. the Labour Shortage. Kalgoorlie

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 11

The mines chiefly affected by the shortage of labour are the Perserverance, Golden Horseshoe, Associated, and Lake View and Star, on which a fairly large number of foreigners were…

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Mining in the State. Tingha

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 11

During the recent itinerary of Mr. Estell, Minister for Labour and Industry, Tingha was visited, and he made a personal inspection of some of the local claims in company with Mr…

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Mining. Break in Activity. Some Values Easier

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 11

There was a break yesterday morning in the activity of the market. It also extended in a lesser degree to values. It was not unexpected, The pace of the previous day was…

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Barrier Miners. "Shameless Violation of Contracts." Judge's Comm[?]ts. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 9

The Barrier miners' case was resumed in the Arbitration Court to-day. Mr. Justice Higgins, in granting the Commonwealth Governments application to…

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THE Bushworkers' Budget A Record of A.W.U. Activities. A.W.U. Annual Convention. the Queensland Two-branch Question. Railway Workers and General Laborers Admitted to A.W.U. Conference Arranged with Mining Employees. Answers to Telegrams

The Australian Worker · Thursday 17 February 1916 · page 20

The General Secretary said that in response to telegrams he had sent, the following replies had been received:— From Senator Pearce, Acting Prime…

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The Dunstan Coal Mines

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 6

During a recent visit to Rockhampton (Q.) Mr. Adamson (Minister for Railways) had an interview with the representatives of the Dunstan coal mines…

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