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Mining & the mines, 1921

3,752 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 188

Coal Shortage. India Restricts Exports. London, January 15

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 5

It is officially announced that the Government of India is imposing further restrictions upon the export of coal, owing to the labor troubles and the deficiency in railway waggons…

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"Safe As Gold Coin." City Council Loan Six Per Cent. Debentures

The Sun · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 6

"From the date of my assuming office," said the Lord Mayor (Alderman Lambert), this morning, "I have been met from several sources with…

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Mining. in and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 6

The Kampong return (two dredges) for the first fortnight in January was 21 tons 10cwt. of tin oxide, won from 85,000 cubic yards in 602 hours. The Asam Kumbang dredge recovered 14 tons from 47,500 yards in [?] hours…

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Mine Electricians

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 7

An examination of candidates for certificates of competency as mine electrician under the Coal Mines Regulation Act, 1912, was held at the Technical college, New castle, on January 11. The following candidates were…

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Colliery Accident. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 10

The adjourned inquest was held to-day into the circumstances surrounding the fatalities at the Zig-Zag colliery on Saturday week, when Arthur John Pearce and William Bannerman…

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Coal Export

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 3

The quantity of coal shipped at Newcastle during last week for. places beyond the State was 80.373 tons, of which 64,577 tons comprised…

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Mining Shares

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 5

A very small turnover was listed in mining shares on the Sydney Exchange yesterday, and alterations in the prices for the stocks dealt with…

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Miners' Health Technical Commissions Broken Hill

The Sun · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 9

In order to complete the examination of every mine worker the Technical Commission is having a list of persons already examined checked with the list…

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New Zealand Miners. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 8

It is understood the Blackball colliers' representatives will meet the Prime Minister to discuss the dispute. Stop work meetings have been arranged for to-day. What action the…

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Barrier Mines. the Future Uncertain. Proprietary Closed Down

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 7

BROKEN HILL Monday.--Mr. Emery president of the Mine Managers Association, stated on Saturday that the future position of Broken Hill mining was uncertain. He did not think…

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Coal Industry. Enginedrivers and Firemen. Special Tribunal Considers Claims

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 4

A Sitting of the Engine-drivers and Firemen's Coal Industry Special Tribunal, appointed under the Commonwealth Industrial Peace Act was held in the Commonwealth Bank Chambers…

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Electricity. Serious Coal Shortage. Supply of Current in Danger

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 9

"Unless the coal supplies at the Power House are substantially increased within the next few days there is grave danger of the supply of current being cut off."…

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Coal Shortage at Broken Hill. Workers Thrown Idle. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 9

Mr. Emery, president of the Mine Managers' Association, stated yesterday that the future position of Broken Hill mining was uncertain. He did not think any of the…

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German Coal. Complaint of Miners. France Glutted. London, Jan. l8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 January 1921 · page 11

German delegates will attend the executive meeting of the miners' international in London next week. The Germans have represented to the international that they are…

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Coal Export

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 19 January 1921 · page 7

The quantity of coal shipped at Newcastle during last week for places beyond the State was 80,373 tons, of which 64,577 tons comprised…

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Mining Shares

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 19 January 1921 · page 4

A weak tone pervaded operations in mining shares on the Sydney Stock Exchange yesterday, and not a single stock was firmer…

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Tuena Creek Gold Dredging

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 19 January 1921 · page 2

The first meeting of shareholders in the above syndicate was held in the Parramatta School of Arts on Thursday evening, the 13th inst., Mr. S. Markham Mills…

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Tasmania's Coal Outlook Hobart

The Sun · Wednesday 19 January 1921 · page 9

No further action is to be taken by Hobart Chamber of Commerce regarding steamer communication with the mainland pending a settlement of the…

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Newcastle Trade. Big Increase in Coal Export

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 19 January 1921 · page 8

The annual returns dealing with exports from and imports into Newcastle have been made available by Mr. A. H. Gibson, sub-collector of Customs,…

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Wonthaggi Mine Manager to Attend Conference MELBOURNE

The Sun · Wednesday 19 January 1921 · page 7

Mr. Broome general manager of the State coal mine at Wonthaggi, is to go to Sydney to attend a conference of employers and engine-drivers…

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