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Mining & the mines, 1920

3,666 stories in Sydney's papers · page 61 of 184

French Miners' Strike. London, May 8

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 May 1920 · page 5

The minors in the Pas-de-Calais have decided to strike. Minors in the Nord district are inclined likewise. If the minors throughout France unite in striking serious developments…

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French Miners' Strike. Paris, May 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 May 1920 · page 7

The miners of the Pas de Calais have decided to strike. The miners in the Nord Department are inclined to do likewise. If the miners throughout France unite in striking serious…

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Queensland Gold Yield. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 May 1920 · page 9

Returns of the gold yield of Queensland last month show that the output was 8368 fine ounces, valued at £35,545, being decreases of 6031oz and £25,618 in value compared with…

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Mining. the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 May 1920 · page 9

A fairly active market ruled for mining scrip on Saturday. Chief interest centred on dealings in Hill End stocks. This group has been very active during the week, and…

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Rationing Coal Household Needs Second LONDON, May 3

The Sun · Monday 10 May 1920 · page 3

The British Cabinet is largely increasing the prices for coal for inland requirements, declaring that household and industrial needs must be…

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City Council Coal Mine

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 May 1920 · page 4

The proposal to purchase a coal mine to provide fuel for the City Council electric fighting undertakings was again considered by the City Council electric lighting committee last night…

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Soaring Prices. Coal and Miners' Wages. London, May 10

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 May 1920 · page 5

Owing to the recent rise in miners' wages it is expected that the price of domestic coal will be increased by 14s per ton to-day, and industrial coal 4s per ton. The Government has…

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Gold Yield of State

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 May 1920 · page 3

The Under-Secretary for Mines has furnished a return showing that the gold yield for the month of April, 1920, amounted to 3079 ounces crude, equal to 2799, ounces fine, valued at…

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Deductions From Miners' Wages. Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 May 1920 · page 10

In the District Court Judge Bevan gave a decision in favour of two miners, named Tyrer and Gibbons, against the Metropolitan Colliery, Helensburgh. Complainants claimed that…

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Fire in a Mine. Cobar

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 May 1920 · page 9

The fire in the C.S.A. mine developed seriously early on Monday morning, extending from No. 2 level to the eastern section of No. 3 level. Attempts by the management…

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Gold Finds. Hill End Revival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 May 1920 · page 9

What is regarded in mining circles as an excellent development was officially announced yesterday by the Amalgamated Hill End Company, Ltd. Very rich stone was…

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Big Conference Miners, Seamen, Railwaymen More Pay Wanted

The Sun · Tuesday 11 May 1920 · page 3

Mr. Willis, secretary of the Australasian Coal and Shale Employees' Federation, stated yesterday that it was not expected that the conference…

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Barrier Strike. Union's New Move. Nationalisation of Mines

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 May 1920 · page 9

A new development occurred yesterday in regard to the Broken Hill strike, which has now been in operation for nearly 12 months. The Australasian Coal and Shale Employees'…

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The Moving Picture Show Silver and Gold

The Sun · Tuesday 11 May 1920 · page 4

"Silver Eggs" is the heading to the hen's offspring in yesterday's issue of "The Sun." There is a touch of poetry about this that delights Peter…

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Price of Coal. Effect of High Wages. London, May 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 May 1920 · page 9

Owing to the recent rise in minors' wages the domestic coal is expected to be increased 14/ per ton to-day and industrial coal 4/. The Government has decided that domestic…

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Mining. the Latest Hill End Find. "Important and Promising."

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 May 1920 · page 6

The following official statement has been furnished by the secretary of the Amalgamated Hill End Co., Ltd.: "Referring to an announcement made by the secretary of the Marshall's Hill End Co., to the effect that the…

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Mining. in and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 May 1920 · page 11

The following were among closing mining prices on the London Stock Exchange on Monday:--Brokens, b 26, s 64; North B.H., b 563, s 576; B.H. South, b 5610, s 576; Hampton, b 25, a 26…

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Mining Notes

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 12 May 1920 · page 5

The mine manager of Mount Dudley reports for week ended 8th inst. as follows:—Timbering, 145 ft. level: The shute for further stoping is now…

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Price of Coal. London, May 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 May 1920 · page 11

In the House of Commons, replying to Major Newman, Sir Robort Horne (President of the Board of Trade) stated that the Government thoughtthat the removal of the…

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Low Grade Mines Sooth African Problem Capetown. Tuesday Evening

Evening News · Wednesday 12 May 1920 · page 1

Labor members to-day moved the adjournment of the House of Assembly to discuss the closing down of low-grate mines. Some advocated the Government…

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