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Mining & the mines, 1916

4,482 stories in Sydney's papers · page 75 of 225

Coal Mine Examinations

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 5

An examination of candidates for certificates of competency as manager, under-manager, and deputy under the Coal Minos Regulation Act, 1912, was held at the Technical College on 11th…

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Barrier Miners

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 4

Arrangement have been made for the miners at Broken Hill to work on five days a week, pending the decision of the Arbitration Court on the claims now…

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Mining

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 8

EXCHANGES. CHARTERS TOWERS, Thursday.--To-day's sales were:Moxham, 23…

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Mining Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 9

The following gold-dredging yields are reported:—Tewksbury Proprietary Aialuen No. 3, 32oz; Victorian Ara[?]uen, 70oz. Our Broken Hill correspondent telegraphs…

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Mine Explosion on the Western Front

The Land · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 3

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Broken Hill Miners' Pay. Melbourne

Evening News · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 5

In the Arbitration Court, underground ma[?] working at Broken Hill were granted [?] per week, but the Judge refused it for where. The Hill minute have had the [?]…

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Mining Shares. Scrip Slack

Evening News · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 5

The mining section showed a marked [?] to recent [?] per interests were [?]…

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Late Mining. Charters Towers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 8

To-day's sales were: Moxham, 2/3; Block, paid, [?]…

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A Coal Lumper Killed. Caught Between Two Vessels

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 4

At about midday on Tuesday the coal hulk Fortuna was carrying a number of coal lumpers to the steamer Cheniston, lying at Neutral Bay, Sydney. As the…

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Broken Hill Miners Justice Higgins's Award 44-Hour Week Granted Melbourne

The Sun · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 5

Mr. Justice Higgles, in the Arbitration Court today announced the award for the Broken Hill miners against the Proprietary Company and others. He granted the claim…

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Barrier Mining. Lode 126 Feet Wide. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 9

A small fire occurred in the Central mine last night, doing, damage in the moulding shop. Work however, has not been interfered with…

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Mining. Stock Exchange Reopens. Position "As You Were." Austral Bolivias Strong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 9

The Sydney Stock Exchange reopened yesterday morning after the Easter week vacation, and it soon became manifest that the market had not been upset by the…

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Mines and Mining Westonia Stock Irregular

The Sun · Saturday 29 April 1916 · page 6

The mining market on the local Exchange today was slack. Copper and sliver stocks were easier, and failed to produce business, while Westonlas were irregular. Edna May Deep was 7 12d…

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Carpathia Tin Mine

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 April 1916 · page 19

The mine manager reports for last week as follow:- No. 1 shaft, 104½ft level: West crosscut extended to 7ft, with no alteration worthy of note. Intermediate level: Rising to 22ft on high milling…

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Newcastle Coal Export

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 April 1916 · page 7

NEWCASTLE, Friday.--There was a spurt in the coal trade during the week, but it was only the usual after-the-holiday rush. The quantity…

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Miners Affected by Gas

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 April 1916 · page 18

BROKEN HILL, Friday.--About 20 men working on the 250ft. level of the Proprietary Mine were affected yesterday and to-day by gas leaking through from the old fire area…

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Mining Notes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 April 1916 · page 19

Operations last week at the "White Crystal tin mino show that fair grade are was stoped at the 100ft level from the main shaft; that the intermediate level was extended 5ft…

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In and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 April 1916 · page 12

Some criticism was passed by shareholders regarding tho policy of the board of directors of the Langi Logon South G.M. Company at the half-yearly general meeting held in…

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Theft of Gold Watch

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 April 1916 · page 11

Some weeks ago Mr. J. Smith, of Hornsby, was relieved of a gold watch valued at over £50 and a sum of money. The local police have busied themselves in the matter, and as a result two soldiers have been arrested. They…

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Mount Bischoff Ttn Mine. Launceston

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 April 1916 · page 19

Thirity-five tons of concentrates were produced at the Mount Bischoff mine during the four weeks ended April 21, but owing to the Enster holidays the milling and…

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