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Mining & the mines, 1920

3,666 stories in Sydney's papers · page 71 of 184

Coledale Miners. a Dispute Settled

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 June 1920 · page 6

The general secretary of the Australian Co and Shale Employees' Association stated yesterday that a dispute that had been in exigence at the Coledale Colliery on the South…

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Japanese Steamers for Coal Loading

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 1 June 1920 · page 4

An outstanding feature of the present activity in the Newcastle coal trade is the number of Japanese steamers which are coming down to…

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Hill End Gold Departmental Report

Evening News · Tuesday 1 June 1920 · page 5

The Minister for Mines. Mr. Cann, has received a report from the Government G[?] Mr. E. C. Andrews, concerning the Hill End field, which has caused…

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British Coal Control. London, May 31

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 June 1920 · page 5

The "Daily Chronicle" states that the Government intends to discontinue the rationing of coal for home consumption, but will continue to fix prices at the pithead, and to…

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Red Wharf Mine. (All Rights Reserved.) Chapter VIII.--(Continued.)

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 June 1920 · page 3

One of the least used of those unfrequented ways led, over the brow of the hill, to a charming little glade. In which Philip had never yet been disturbed, and which he regarded with…

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Broken Hill Mines. Work May Be Resumed. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 June 1920 · page 7

There are indications that work may be resumed on the Broken Hill mines within the next few days, after a strike which has lasted more than a year. A conference is to meet…

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Miners and Mr. Estall "Joining a Certain Union" West Maitland

Evening News · Tuesday 1 June 1920 · page 4

The recent Ministerial action is strongly resented by miners on the Maitland fields, and at a meeting of Abermain men the following motion was carried:—…

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"Crying Scandal" Russian Gold Squandered Seminoff's 2000 Lbs. LONDON, May 30

The Sun · Tuesday 1 June 1920 · page 1

The correspondent of "The Times at Pekin states that the dissipation of tho Russian State treasure is the crying scandal of the Far East. General…

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City Coal Mine

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 June 1920 · page 10

The proposal of the City Council to purchase a coal mine was again before the council last night when a recommendation from the electric lighting committee was received that…

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Mining. in and About This Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 June 1920 · page 11

The following were among closing mining quotations on the London Stock Exchange on Monday:--North B.H., b 513, s 5110; Hampden, 129; Wailn, b 376, s 40; Hampton, b 186, s 194…

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Collieries Idle Unrest on Maitland Field

Evening News · Wednesday 2 June 1920 · page 6

WEST MAITLAND. Wednesday Afternoon There is still unrest among the collerion on the Maitiand field, Cassnock Coillery has been idle for seven weeks…

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Mining Notes

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 2 June 1920 · page 5

The manager of Mount Dudley reports for week ended 29th May as follows: 200ft Level.—Stulls are being placed in this level to start stoping…

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Goledale Colliery Men Again Idle WOLLONGONG

Evening News · Wednesday 2 June 1920 · page 1

Coledale Colliery employees have fall on into the old rut. The mine only resumed on Monday after four months' spell, and is again idle to-day over a…

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Supposed Mine. Near Tathra Heads

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 June 1920 · page 10

The district naval officer yesterday, issued a notification that a floating object, supposed to be a mine, was observed yesterday morning 30 miles…

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Gold Reserve Melbourne

The Sun · Wednesday 2 June 1920 · page 3

The gold coins held by the Commonwealth Treasury amount to £23,722,806, representing 41-64 per cent, of the value of notes in circulation…

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Why Miners Strike Flimsy Pretexts Proprietors' Grievances

Evening News · Wednesday 2 June 1920 · page 1

Some of the reasons why coal miners work broken time were explained to-day by Mr. C. M. M'Donald, secretary of the Northern Collieries' Association…

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Gold Lace, Silk Hats, and Hands

The Sun · Wednesday 2 June 1920 · page 4

The loyal people of New Zealand and Melbourne have been so loyal that the doctor has ordered the Prince of Wales a rest between his Melbourne and Sydney visit. No more receptions, no more addresses from mayors and corporations. On doctor's orders, therefore, be will be able to…

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Red Wharf Mine. (All Rights Reserved.) Chapter VIII.--(Continued.)

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 June 1920 · page 6

"I shall be pleased, if you are interested. My father inherited a small income, the remains, I believe, of a considerable fortune. It was my mother's death which made him…

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Gold Reserve. 41.64 Per Cent. of Note Issue

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 June 1920 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--The Australian note issue at the end of May was £56,971,128, and the gold reserve £23,722,806, representing 41.64 per cent. of the notes in circulation…

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Our New Serial. the Black House. Chapter Iii. Encounter at "The Gold Scales."

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 2 June 1920 · page 13

IT was nigh 10 o'clock before, my guardian, spruce and fresh, after all the rigours of the journey, conducted me downstairs that morning. I had made a makeshift toilet from a ewer of water and a jack towel ere I…

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