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Mining & the mines, 1917

4,216 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 211

Work and Wages Coal Miners' Threat Restricting the Output Wellington (N.z.)

The Sun · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 6

The Denniston miners have resolved to restrict the output of coal and also to limit the earnings per man to 12s a day. The reason alleged for the refusal of the…

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Excellent Coal Discovered

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 45

A report has reached the Queensland Mines Department that bores from the State Coal Mines at Bowen disclose a large area of excellent coal, eminently suitable for coke…

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Coal Seam Struck

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 8

WEST MAITLAND, Tuesday.--A seam of coal has been struck by Baker and Sons in their [?]oickworks property on Morpeth Road. The seam is from 6ft. to 7ft. in thickness, and was…

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Colliery Mechanics' Ballot Went Maitland

Evening News · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 5

Mr. Walter sectary of the colliery [?] Union mated last night that he must absolutely refuse to dis[?] in yard in the ballot now in progress on the…

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Queensland Gold Yield

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 45

A comparative statement of the yield of gold in Queensland during January, 1916 and 1917, shows a decrease for the last month of 3940 fine ounces, and of a value of £16,736…

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A Victorian Coal Field

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 45

A large gang of men are making good headway with the railway to the eastern area of the Victorian State mine coatfield, at Wonthaggi, where 7,000,000 tons of coal have been…

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German Gold Sent Away

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 12

Since the crisis large balances in the German banks have been transferred quietly, most to South America. Gold, representing a million dollars, was shipped to Argentine…

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Housing Miners. Mr. Justice Edmunds' View

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 13

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.--At the Federal Coal Board's sitting to-day Mr. Justice Edmunds referred to the housing of miners. He said the Government should institute un inquiry into it…

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Mining. Barriers Is Demand

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 12

Barrier stocks were the chief, centre of attraction in the mining division of the Sydney Stock Exchange yesterday, and were responsible for the greater part of the actual…

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Miners' Houses. Tenants As Owners. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 9

During the course of the hearing of the Richmond Main dispute at the sitting of the Coal Board to-day some remarks were made about miners' accommodation at the Minmi…

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Decease An N.S.W. Gold Yield

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 45

The Acting Under-Secretary for Mines, Mr. H. H. Cambage, has furnished a return which shows that the gold yield for, New South Wales for January is 7056oz crude, equal to 6802oz fine,…

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Coal Famine. Norway and Denmark. Copenhagen, Feb. 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 11

The coal famine throughout Denmark is severe, and the strictest economy is enforced. Some cities have stopped the supplies of gas and electricity. The situation…

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Dearer Gas. Order by Coal Tribunal, Increases of 3%" and 4" Per 1000 Feet

Evening News · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 5

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Pilot on Suburban From and Coming Events Desert Gold's Greatness the Two-year-olds Carbine Blood in England Tasmanian Meetings Desert Gold's Deeds Discussed by a New Zealand Critic

Referee · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 1

There has been a deal of speculation as to whether Desert Gold is likely to come to Sydney for the A.J.C. meeting, but as it is only natural Mr. Lowry should wish his mare to…

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At the Goldfields. Selim Gets a Win

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 3

A mare called Alice won a double at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Club's meeting (W.A.) last month postponed from the preceding week owing to a dus[?]storm, and…

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Mining. in and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 7

In connection with the gold find at Dark Corner, another promising discovery has been made not far from the present field. It consists of a big body of mineralised quartz, and may…

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Mines and Mining Barriers Quoted Higher

The Sun · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 3

Though only a small volume of business was recorded in mining scrip on the Stock Exchange to-day, a healthy tone prevailed, and values were firmer, especially for all…

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North-west Collieries

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 February 1917 · page 3

NEWCASTLE, Wednesday.--The assessors on the Federal Coal Board were in conference today discussing rates and conditions for Gunnedah, Curlewis, Muswellbrook, and Rosedale…

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