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Mining & the mines, 1919

4,299 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 215

Mining

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 April 1919 · page 9

The manager of the New Burragorang Silver Mining Co., reporting for the fortnight ended the 12th inst., advises the despatch of 14 tons of ore to the…

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Coal Trade and Wages

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 April 1919 · page 4

Victim (Weston) : Australia is enjoying the privilege of having the cheapest coal in the world got by white labor, and I will leave it to your readers to…

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What About the Coal Consumer ?

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 April 1919 · page 4

WHATEVER happens in the present coal trouble. It is an almost certain result that the consumer will have to pay more for his coal. This advance, in addition to the last rise of 3/ per ton, following…

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On the Verge of Coal Strike Miners Refuse to Await Decision of Royal Commission—Immediate Upheaval Unless Demands Granted

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 April 1919 · page 2

There is every indication that the State is again on the verge of another great coal strike, which, coming on top of the effects of the war and then the…

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The German Mines Some Not Accounted For

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 April 1919 · page 10

A military party from Wellington (says ] N.Z. Dominion of April 8 undertook the destruction of the German mine reported on Tuesday to have been washed…

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Huge Sam Provided for Increased Pay to Miners LONDON, April 15

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 April 1919 · page 1

The Government is providing £8,000,000 for the increased pay of miners from January 9 under the provisions of the Sankey report…

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Strike Threat Critical Position in the Coal Trade. Government Inquiry

The Mirror · Sunday 20 April 1919 · page 2

The position as to the coal industry is critical. Briefly, while Mr. J. R. Campbell is to commence his investigations as Royal Commissioner on…

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New Coal Mine at Ravensworth

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 April 1919 · page 5

SINGLETON, Saturday. -- The new coal mine at Ravensworth is developing. A number of extra men have been put on, and preparation are being made for sidings and top buildings,…

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Mining. in and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 April 1919 · page 2

The following an among clo[?] mining prices on the London Stock Exchange on Monday Last: -- British (old), b 45, s 48; South B.H., b 589; s 583; Waih[?] Junction, b 14, s 15. On Tuesday, price included: --…

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Coal Inquiry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 April 1919 · page 6

The order of evidence before the Coal Commission will not be definitely settled until Tuesday, when the Commission will open its sittings. It is hoped, at the opening sitting, to…

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Commercial. Coal, Coke, and Silale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 April 1919 · page 6

The output of coal in New South Wales during the year 1918 was 9,063,176 tons, valued at £4,941,807, which is an increase of 770,309 tons and £519,067 in value when compared…

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Mining Yields. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 April 1919 · page 6

New Red White and Blue, 310 tons 89oz. South New Moon, 190 tons 55oz…

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Coal Shortage in Victoria. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 April 1919 · page 6

In view of the seriousness of the coal position in Melbourne, and the urgent necessity of discharging the colliers as expeditiously as possible, the coal-lumpers agreed to work…

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Position at Newcastle. Waiting for Miners' Ballot

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 April 1919 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Sunday. -- There have been no local developments in the coal trade. The voting of the lodges of the northern district is nearly completed, and is…

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Double Mining Fatality. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 April 1919 · page 6

George Thompson, aged 19 years, single, was found dead in the main tunnel of the underground section of the Mount Bischoff Tin Mine, Waratah, on Wednesday. This tunnel…

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The Miners. £8,000,000 Back Pay. London

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 April 1919 · page 6

The Government is providing £8,000,000 cash for retrospective increased pay to minors from January 9, under Justice Sankey's report…

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Illawarra Miners. Insist on 25 Per Cent. Increase. Isolated Strikes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 April 1919 · page 4

The miners on the South Coast ceased operations for the Easter holidays on Thursday. Work, will be resumed on Tuesday. So far the miners on the coast have made…

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Desert Gold Injured Unable to Run AUCKLAND

The Sun · Monday 21 April 1919 · page 5

Owing to having sustained a bruised heel, Desert Gold was not a starter at to-day's meeting…

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Mining. the N.s.w. Tin Industry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 April 1919 · page 6

The value of tin ore produced from the tin fields of this State to the ead of 1918 is £11,511,880. The value of the output for the year 1918 was £548,876, as compared with…

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Nearing the Crisis. Coal Position Develops. Now in Hands of Mr. Watt. Owners Want Absolute Guarantees

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 April 1919 · page 5

Complications that have developed in the coal mine negotiations between proprietors and employed are reaching a critical stage. It is expected that the miners' ballot will be…

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