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Mining & the mines, 1920

3,666 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 184

Broken Hill Miners. A.w.u. Votes £1000

The Australian Worker · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 8

Following an appeal for financial assistance for the relief of women and children at Broken Hill because of the 10 months' strike between the miners and the Barrier…

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Gold Bullion on Outgoing Steamer Seizure from Indians

Evening News · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 3

The first local instance in which bullion has been seized by the Customs searches on an outgoing ship occurred yesterday The steamer Roggaveen was about to…

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Coal Mine. Proposed Purchase by City Council

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 4

The City Council proposes to acquire a coal mine, and recently tenders were called for coal-bearing properties. Four have been selected for inspection. The…

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North Bulli Mine Deficiency Places

The Sun · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 5

Owing to trouble over deficiency places, the North Bulli mine at Coledale has been closed down since Tuesday. "The management told the men if…

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Port Kembla. Alternative Coal Port

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 6

As evidonee of the growing trade at Port Kembla, the Minister for Works (Mr. Ball) stated yesterday that recently the steamer Kalikoura left with 10,000 tons of coal, which…

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Financial. Abermain Colliery Company. New Company to Be Formed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 8

At a special meeting of the shareholders of the Abermain Colliery Company, Ltd., held yesterday, the stops necessary for the reconstruction ot the company were considered…

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Queensland Gold Yield. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 8

The gold yield return issued by the Mines Department shows that the output for Queensland last month was 5739 fine ounces, valued at £24,378, compared with 8773 fine ouncs, valued at £37,265, for January of…

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Mining. the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 8

The turnover in mining scrip on 'Change yesterday was only of average dimensions, and in some instances a distinct easiness was apparent. Copper stocks were dull. Hampdens…

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Port Kembla. Record Shipment of Coal

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 4

As evidence of the growing trade at Port Kembla, the Minister for Works states that recently the steamer Kalkoura left with 10,000 tons of coal on board, which was loaded at the…

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Newnes Shale Mine Why Is It Closed Down?

The Sun · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 5

"I notice that Mr. Fell still contends that he has not locked the men out at Newnes," said Mr. Willis, secretary for the Coal and Shale Employees'…

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Mining Shares. Silver Lead Stocks Easier

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 3

A moderate turnover was effected In Mining Scrip on Change yesterday. Silver lead stocks were easier. Brokon Hill Pty. receded 9d, North Broken…

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Price of Coal. Revenue Under-estimated. London, Feb. 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 7

In accordance with the recent promise of Mr. Lloyd George to the Miners' Federation, the report of the accountant appointed by the Government to investigate the finances of the…

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Profits on Coal. Accountant's Report. Revenue Largely Underestimated. London, February 11

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 5

In accordance with a promise made by Mr. Lloyd, George to the Minors' Federation on February 5, the report of the accountant appointed by the Government to investigate the…

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Price of Butter the Cost of Living As Experienced in England. Cornish Miners Restive

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 5

A cablegram from London last week stated that the cost of living was now 136 per cent. above the pre-war standard despite the bread subsidy of…

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New Zealand Gold

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 12

WELLINGTON (N.Z,), Friday. -- Arrangements have been made, under which gold miners and companies will be enabled to secure the benefit of the enhanced prices now being paid for…

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Mining. the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 14

Generally firm conditions governed operations in mining scrip on the Stock Exchange yesterday. Broken Hill stocks displayed a slight recovery. Souths hardened to 54/, and…

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Loading Coal at Newcastle More Wharves and Cranes

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 4

The facts of the coal-loading appliances disclose an official disregard for the requirements of the trade and a hesitation to do anything to 'bring…

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Nationalisation. Miners' Demands. Lloyd George Emphatic. "Disaster to the Country." London, Feb. 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 13

In the House of Commons Mr. Brace moved the Labour party's amendment to the Address in Reply, regretting the absence of any proposal to nationalise the coalmines on the…

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Mining

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 February 1920 · page 11

The Tongkah Compound Co. has received a cable from Mr. W. Bethune stating that on the new property in Siam (30 acres of which he had previously…

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More Wages South African Miners CAPETOWN, Friday Night

The Sun · Sunday 15 February 1920 · page 3

A message from Johannesburg states that replying to the miners' demands for a consolidated increase in wages and shorter hours, the…

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