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Mining & the mines, 1918

3,145 stories in Sydney's papers · page 76 of 158

Record Coal Loading at Newcastle

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 2

Last Wednesday a new record for quick loading was made at Newcastle, and resulted in all previous performances being eclipsed. The Australian…

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Southern Miners' Levy. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 4

Sir,—Would you kindly allow me space in your paper in answer to some remarks re the levy causing unrest. First and foromost, the levy was illegal; se[?]dly,…

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Coal for Victoria. Reported Arrangement with N.S.W. MELBOURNE

Evening News · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 5

The reported arrangement between the Governments of New South Wales and Victoria for the supply of coal to [?]toria was reterret to in the [?] of Ru[?]…

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Coal for Victoria Mr. Charlton's Inquiries Instructions to Admiral Clarkson MELBOURNE

The Sun · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 7

The question of the supply of 200,000 tons of coal a year by New South Wales to Victoria was referred to in the House of Representatives this, morning, when…

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Mining. in and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 May 1918 · page 16

The Groat Britain Sluicing Company has declared a [?]diend ([?] of [?] per shaft, payable on May 28. Hamber loans crose on May 21. On the London Stock Leachange on Thursday British…

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Coal Export

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 May 1918 · page 15

NEWCASTLE, Friday.--The quantity of coal exported from Newcastle to other States during the week was 35,210 tons, Victoria taking 18,790 tons and South Australia 16,420…

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Mining

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 May 1918 · page 15

The local market for mining shares [?]played a healthier tone yesterday. Barrier stocks recoverod in sympathy with a strong Melboune market. "Hills" rallied /6…

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Naval Coal. Danger of Monopoly

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 May 1918 · page 12

MELBOURNE, Friday.--A question was asked by Mr. Chariton, member for the Hunter, in the House of Representatives to-day, as to the correctness of a statement that, the Premier…

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Long Tunnel Mine Another Rich Strike Gundagai

The Sun · Saturday 18 May 1918 · page 5

Quite reminiscent of the days of the rich discoveries of the famous Long Tunnel was tho finding to-day, at the 325ft. level, of very rich gold-bearing ore in calcite…

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The Weather. Gold and Frosty. Snowing at Kiandra

Evening News · Saturday 18 May 1918 · page 3

[?] cold weather was prevailing over the [?] part of New South Wales this morning. [?] were numerous particularly in the [?]. Temperatures in…

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State Coal Mine Will It Be Reopened?

The Sun · Sunday 19 May 1918 · page 8

Mr. Holman's announcement at Muswellbrook that preliminary steps had been taken to provide for the ownership of a coal mine by the Railway Department is hardly…

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Gold Finds Long Tunnel Mine Another Rich Strike Gundagai

The Sun · Sunday 19 May 1918 · page 2

Quite reminiscent of the days of the rich discoveries of the famous Long Tunnel was the finding to-day, at the 325ft. level, of very rich gold bearing ore in calcite…

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New Miners' Union Is Attracting Large Numbers of South Coast Miners WOLLONGONG

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 May 1918 · page 7

The formation of a new union among the employees of collieries on the South Coast is now accomplished. In fact, over 400 who were previously members…

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New Coal Company LITHGOW

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 May 1918 · page 3

The old Tankersley Coal Mining Syndicate will in future operate as the Oakey Park Extended Coal Company. The original syndicate was formed nearly…

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Mining Notes and News

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 May 1918 · page 9

Copper stocks continue out of favor, Barriers have, provided a fair turnover at somewhat irregular rates. New Burragorangs are in better demand…

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Long Tunnel Mine Strikes Rich Ore Again GUNDAGAI

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 May 1918 · page 9

The famous Long Tunnel Mine, which last year was floated into a company, struck exceptionally rich ore this morning at the deepest point reached, the…

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Mining

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 May 1918 · page 9

Except for a moderate turnover in tin stocks, business was dull on the Stock Exchange on Saturday. Barriers wero a shade easier, and British at 42/6 was the sole…

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Northern Mines. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 May 1918 · page 8

The following were the days worked by the pits during the fortnight:—Wallsend, Jesmond, Aberdare. Aberdare Central, Ellermore Vale, Ellermore Tunnel, Richmond Main, 11 days:…

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Naval Coal. Danger of Monopoly

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 May 1918 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Saturday.--A question was asked by Mr. Charlton, member for the Hunter, in the House of Representatives yesterday, as to the correctness of a statement that the Premier…

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Victorian Gold Yields. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 May 1918 · page 9

The following gold yields are reported:—Lans[?]ll, Pty., Ltd., 66[?] tons, 134oz.; Duke and Main Lead Consols (fortnight), 186oz…

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