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Mining & the mines, 1916

4,482 stories in Sydney's papers · page 70 of 225

Gold Find Near Orange

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 April 1916 · page 10

ORANGE, Thursday.--A rich find of gold has been made in Milwood paddocks, one mile from Orange and close to the famous old Lucknow field. Mr. W. C. Easdown has been prospecting…

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Germany's Artful Way British Mine Suggested Vancouver

The Sun · Saturday 15 April 1916 · page 1

Fuller details of Germany's reply to the United States' inquiries regarding the sinking of several British steamers and the cross-Channel packet Sussex, says. In…

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Mount Oxide Mines. "Serious Dereliction of Duty." Equity Court Decision. "Directors Mere Nonentities."

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 April 1916 · page 11

In the Equity Court yesterday Mr. Justice Harvey delivered his reserved judgment in the suit of the Mount Oxide Minos, Ltd. (in liquidation), and the liquidators, against the directors…

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Mining. Barriers Sound. Westonias F[?]uctuate. Tin Steady. Copper Inactive

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 April 1916 · page 19

The opening transaction of the Sydney Stock Exchange yesterday morning were not too cheering, for there was feeling that it would not take much for values to sag still…

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In Equity. (Before Mr. Justice Harvey.) Mount Oxide Mines, Ltd., v Gould and Others. Verdict for £20,000

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 April 1916 · page 10

This was a suit in which the Mount Oxide Mines, Ltd., claimed £25,000 for alleged negligent management from Albert John Gould, Francis William Bacon. Thomas Brougham…

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Miners' Battalion

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 April 1916 · page 22

The concert in Petersham Town Hall on Tuesday in aid of the funds of the Miners' Battalion, was a pronounced success. The hall was decorated with flowers provided by the…

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The Mining Museum

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 April 1916 · page 27

Sir,—Quite a lot of trouble in this world is the outcome of thoughtless remarks. Those of your correspondent "Ajax" might easily come under this category, re his suggestion to…

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Share Market Mining Slightly Firmer

The Sun · Sunday 16 April 1916 · page 4

Trading in mining scrip on Change yesterday was not nearly so extensive as on Friday, but a healthy tone prevailed, and quotations exhibited firmness…

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War Taxes and Mining Are Companies to Be Relieved?

The Sun · Sunday 16 April 1916 · page 3

A statement has gained currency in Sydney financial circles that an understanding has been arrived at between the Federal Ministry and companies associated with lead…

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News From the Mines the Employers and Shale Workers Explosives' Shortage Wollongong

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 April 1916 · page 9

With regard to the northern miners' application to the Federal Arbitration Court to have the recent agreement filed to bring about prescribed working hours, Mr. A. C. Willis…

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Mines and Mining Fall in Edna May Scrip Firmer Barrier Market

The Sun · Monday 17 April 1916 · page 3

Extensive trade was done in mining scrip on 'Change to-day. The outstanding feature of the operations was the fall in the values of Edna May gold ventures…

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Edna May Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 April 1916 · page 10

In connection with the Edna May mine, some anxiety has recently been occasioned regarding the possible behaviour at No. 4 level of the well-known bulge winch has been the feature of Nos. 1, 2, and 3 levels…

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Mining Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 April 1916 · page 11

The Kulamadau gold mine (Woodlark Island) reports having crushed 1416 tons of ore, and cyanlded 1400 tons of sand, for gold valued at £1702…

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Coal Trade. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 April 1916 · page 10

The coal exports for the three months ending March 31 last reached 777,359 tons, which represents a falling-off of 235,642 tons in comparison with the corresponding period of last…

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Mine Closed Down Adelong

The Sun · Monday 17 April 1916 · page 5

News has come to hand that the Gibraltar Consolidated Gold Mine has closed down. All hands have been given notice, and the dismantling has already begun. The mine…

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Barrier Miners' Claims. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 April 1916 · page 10

The hearing of the plaint by the Barrier Branch of the Amalgamated Miners' Association against the Broken Hill Proprietary Compapy and others, claiming a 41 hour week and…

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Slav Miners. Union Resents Employment. Kalgoorlie

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 April 1916 · page 10

Last week provisional certificates of naturalisation were granted to about 140 Austrian slavs, and it is stated that some of these men have since obtained employment in the mines…

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Mining in the State. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 April 1916 · page 11

A report from Glen Burn is as follows:—The Breekfast Creek goldmine, [?] plentiful supply of water, has started again, and more men will shortly be put on…

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