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Mining & the mines, 1918

3,145 stories in Sydney's papers · page 54 of 158

The Coal Contract. Terms of the Deal

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 March 1918 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday--In the Legislative Assembly last night Mr. Livingstone asked the Minister for Mines for particulars of the contract between the Victorian Government and…

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Third Day's Racing. Cetigne and Desert Gold

The Australian Worker · Thursday 14 March 1918 · page 9

There was again a large attendance at Flemington to view the third day's racing, to many enthusiasts the most interesting of the campaign on account of…

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The Coal Contract. Not Yet Signed. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 March 1918 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly last night Mr. Livingston asked the Minister for Mines for particulars of the contract between the Victorian Government and the New South Wales…

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The Northern Mines. Telegram From Mr. Hughes. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 March 1918 · page 6

Mr. J. M. Baddeley, president of the Colliery Employees' [?]ederation, on Monday night received a telegram from Mr. Hughes, the Prime Minister, reading:—"With reference to…

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Colliery Idle

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Thursday.--The Minmi Colliery was idle to-day owing to a trapper having been put on surface work. It is expected that work will be resumed to-morrow…

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Mining

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 8

A fairly active market ruled for mining scrip on the Sydney Stock Exchange yesterday. Barrier stocks seemed to attract most attention, and were responsible for a…

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Strike at Minmi Colliery Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 7

Minmi colliery was thrown idle to-day owing to a grievance arising out of the transference of a trapper boy to do work on the surface. Mr. J. M. Baddeley, president of…

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In and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 6

Brokens were quoted, buyers 63s 6d, sellers 66s 6d, on the London Stork Exchange. on Wednesday. The Cope's Creek Central Tin Dredging…

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Queensland Gold Fields. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 8

The gold returns for Queensland for the month of February show the yield was 10,718 line ounces, valued at £45,527, as comparad with 14,866 fine ounces, valued at £63,147, for…

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Madness to Strike Mr. Willis Warns Miners

The Sun · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 6

A warning to members of the Australasian Coal and Shale Employees' Federation has been issued by the secretary, Mr. A. C. Willis, regarding a statement made in Melbourne by…

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Coal Trouble. Second Shift Abolished at Stanford Merthyr

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 5

KURRI KURRT, Thursday.--It has been definitely arranged that the second shift at the Stanford Morthyr Colliery will be abolished tomorrow (Friday). Over 100 men will be cut out…

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Autumn Racing Cetigne's Doncaster Prospects Desert Gold's Campaign

The Sun · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 5

Backers have evidently come to the conclusion that although Cetigne has top weight, 9st. 12lb., in the Doncaster, he is well handicapped for that race. Yesterday…

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Diamonds Did Not Pay. Bankrupt's Mining interests

Evening News · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 2

Further light was thrown on the miaing [?]tions of Da[?] Grove, consulting engineer, when his public examination in bankruptcy was continued before the [?] (Mr…

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The Gabo Mines Laid by Wolf Careless Use of Wireless London, Thursday Night

The Sun · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 1

Colonel Strangman and Major Flood, interviewed in London, said that the Wolf's accommodation was adequate for 200, but once she carried 800,…

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Mining. the Price of Tungsten. New Zealand Obtains an Increase

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 6

The Imperial Government bas agreed to increase the price paid for scheelite from New Zealand. As against 55s previously Paid, the price new fixed la 60s per unit, delivered…

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Coal Export

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 March 1918 · page 11

NEWCASTLE, Friday. -- The quantity of coal exported from Newcastle to other Stales during the week was 37,257 tons, as follows: -- Victoria, 19,235 tons; South Australia, 13,780;…

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Coal Gas

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 16 March 1918 · page 3

Upwards of a century and a half has passed away since the discovery of coal gas was made, and yet barely threequarters of a century have elapsed since…

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Mining

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 March 1918 · page 14

An active market ruled for mining scrip on the Sydney Stock Exchange yesterday, and a substantial volume of business was carried through. All sections received a fair amount…

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Our Melbourne Letter. V.R.C. Autumn Meeting. (Third Day). Cetigne and Desert Gold Score Decisively. Gossip of the Game. MELBOURNE

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 16 March 1918 · page 5

The V.R.C. Autumn Meeting was advanced a third stage last Saturday, when the weather was delightfully bright and pleasant for most of the…

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Fourth (Final) Day. Dunwil Scores Third Successive Win and Finds a New Owner. Liquid Fire Fatally Injured. Blackwood Wins Again. Favorites Fall in Steeplechase. Wallace Isinglass Turns Tables on Desert Gold. Pah King Enhances Doucaster Handicap Prospects

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 16 March 1918 · page 5

The V.R.C Autumn meeting was brought to a conclusion on Monday, in delightful weather, and in the presence of a very satisfactory attendance. The…

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