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Mining & the mines, 1917

4,216 stories in Sydney's papers · page 25 of 211

Labor. Coal Mechanics' Grievance

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 6

The compulsory conformance between representatives of the coal owners and coal mechanics was continued in camera yesterday. Mr. Holme, Registrar, Department of Labor…

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In and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 7

The manager of the New Burragorang Silver Mining Company reporting for the fortnight ended February 3, advises that the main shaft had been sunk a further 38ft., making the…

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Queensland Gold Yield. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 9

A comparative statement of the yield of gold in Queensland during the month of January, 1916 and 1917, shows a decrease for the last month of 3940 fine o[?]nces, and of a…

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Mining. a Moderate Turnover

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 9

A moderate amount of business in mining scrip was transacted on the Stock Exchange yesterday. In the copper, tin, and silver sections the call sheets denoted a fair amount of…

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A Mine-shaft Tragedy. Death of a Married Woman

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 4

The body of Mrs. A. Gilbert, who disappeared from Allendale (Vic.) on Monday night, was found at the bottom of an abandoned mine. Her three-months'…

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Goal Mechanics' Demands. An Echo of the Coal Strike

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 5

When Judge Edmunds delivered his award in the recent coal dispute, the right hours bank-to-bank system which was granted to miners, wheelers, and…

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Support for Mr. Huches. From the W.A. Goldfields

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 4

At a meeting of the Kalgoorlic (W.A.) branch of the National Welfare League (formerly the National Referendum League), a letter was received from the…

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Coal Exports. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 14

The coal trade this month has had a downward tendency. During the week ending today the quantity sent to the Commonwealth and New Zealand ports reached only 47.496…

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South Coast Mines. Bulli

Evening News · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 3

[?] South Coast collieries during was exceptionally brisk, and [?] pay yesterday most of the [?] for nine to eleven days…

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Colliery Mechanics' Claims. Owners Agree to an Increase

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 10

The compulsory conference between representatives of the Coillery Mechanics Union and the Coillery properietors was concluded yesterday, both sides agreeing to certain…

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Severe Winter. London's Coal Supply

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 9

LONDON, Friday.-- Owing principally to tho labor shortage tho difficulty of delivering coal In London increases. It is stated that there Is no shortage of supplies. Customers mostly…

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Excellent Coal Discovered. Sharp

Evening News · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 5

[?] Mines Department [?] Mines at Bowan [?] coxt [?] is most…

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Shortage of Coal. "Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 14

Regarding the appointment of a committee of coal supplies, it has been authoritatively stated that the production is unequal to the requirements, and that it has become…

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Coal Supplies in London. London, Feb. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 13

Owing principally to labour shortage, and the difficulty of delivering coal in London, there have been further increases in price. It is stated that there is no shortage of…

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Barrier Mines. Shortage of Men. Broken Hill

Evening News · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 4

Broken Hill is again very short of men The mines particularly want competent miners truckers and general laborers All are receiving high pay under the three half years award…

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Good Coal Find Coke for Cloncurry Brisbane

The Sun · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 6

The boring at Bowen on the State coalfields shows that there is a great urea of excellent coking coal. The discovery will give new life to smelting operations on the…

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Mining. an Active Business. Westonia Stocks Easier

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 15

A fairly large volume of business in mining scrip was transacted on the Sydney Stock Exchange yesterday. The gold section was the chief centre of attraction, and was…

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Destroyer Sunk. Old Vessel Strikes Mine. Only Five Survivors. London, Friday Night

Evening News · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 1

The British admiralty announces that a British destroyer of an old type has been sunk. She was patrolling in the channel when she…

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Activity of Collieries Newcastle

The Sun · Sunday 11 February 1917 · page 5

During the past fortnight 15 pits worked full time, eight for ten days, three for 3 days, and one for 8¾ days, one for 8 days, one for 7 days, one for 5 days, two for 4…

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Colliery Held Up WOLLONGONG

The Sun · Sunday 11 February 1917 · page 2

Scarborough Colliery stopped work for a while owing to a man being dismissed for an offence. A deputation went to the manager and…

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