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Mining & the mines, 1921

3,752 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 188

Welsh Coal for New Zealand. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 10

The Prime Minister, Mr. Massey, states that a contract has been entered into for the purchase of Welsh coal, to extend over 12 months, providing for deliveries of 12,000 tons a month…

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Unemployment. No Direct Action. Mining Problems. London, February 23

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 5

The direct actionists received another setback at the Labor Conference on unemployment, which decided, by an overwhelming majority, to support demands by constitutional…

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The Barrier. Prospects of Mining Industry. Statement by Companies' Representatives. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 10

Correspondence explaining fully the position at Broken Hill was made available to-night by the committee of representatives of Barrier mines. A letter, dated Broken Hill,…

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Coal Decontrol. Opposed by Miners. London, Feb. 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 13

The Miners' Conference has passed a resolution to oppose by every means in its power the decontrol of coal which, it is claimed, would be prejudicial to the interests of trade…

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The Control of Coal. Miners Concerned. London. February 24

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 11

The miners conference decided by resolution to oppose by every means in its power the proposed de-control of coal, which, it says, would be prejudicial to the interests of the…

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State Coal Mine Mort's Gully to Re-open LITHGOW

Evening News · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 4

A start has been made at the State coal mine in Mort's Gully. Three and a half years ago operations were suspended until fnds were available. The…

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State Coal Mine Shaft Being Deepened Resumption After Four Years LITHGOW

The Sun · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 4

After nearly four years a commencement has been made with the sinking of the shaft on tho state coal mine property In Mort's Gully, Lithgow. The…

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Newcastle Coal Export

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 11

NEWCASTLE, Friday.--The quantity of coal shipped at Newcastle during the week for places beyond the State was 63,542 tons, of which 27,239 tons were for Commonwealth and…

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"Gold" Brick Varied

The World's News · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 2

HERE is a new version of the old "gold" brick trick, as practised by a French for— tune-teller. According to one of his victims, a servant-girl of Vanes, south-west of Paris,…

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Mining. the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 15

Broken Hill stocks came in for more attention on the Stock Exchange yesterday than for some time, but prices displayed appreciable declines, following the official statements…

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State Coal Mine to Re-open

Sunday Times · Sunday 27 February 1921 · page 3

LITHGOW, Saturday.—The Railway Commissioners yesterday made a start with the unwatering of the shaft at the State coal mine. There is 75 feet of…

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Mining

Sunday Times · Sunday 27 February 1921 · page 11

The main feature of the mining market during the past week has been heavy selling of B.H. Proprietary. North B. Hill, and B.H. South. Business…

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Very Gloomy Mining Deadlock Dispute Over Wage System LONDON, February 25

The Sun · Sunday 27 February 1921 · page 1

Negotiations with regard to the wages scheme between the miners and the mine owners were resumed to-day, but were adjourned without prospect…

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Crook's Confessions How Magsmen Play Their Game Humors of "Hammering" Cigars, Silk, and Nuggets of Gold

The Sun · Sunday 27 February 1921 · page 13

Not all people who have served time confess it to the man next to them in a crowded tram. Consequently when a well-dressed young chap…

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Higher Costs in Gold Mining. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 February 1921 · page 9

The Mining Warden at Southern Cross, Mr. Owen, heard an application from the Bull[?] Proprietary Company for 12 months' exemption of labour conditions. The manager stated that, as compared with pre-war…

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Coal Crisis Trouble in Britain Miners to Receive Notice. LONDON, Sunday Night

The Sun · Monday 28 February 1921 · page 1

The danger of a coal crisis appears to have increased. The coal owners have decided to give the miners a fortnight's notice immediately after…

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Price of Gold

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 February 1921 · page 9

The Gold Producers' Association reports the pr[?] of gold in London on Friday at 106/4 per ounce fine…

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Factories Close Down Coal Shortage in N.Z. WELLINGTON, N.Z.

Evening News · Monday 28 February 1921 · page 4

The Union Company's permanent workers r[?] to result in discharging [?] for Sydney, The cargo com[?] them and the fleet is…

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The Plumbers' Page Trade Hints Practical Plumbers' Work (Continued from last issue) Lead Mining

Construction and Local Government Journal · Monday 28 February 1921 · page 15

Lead mining is carried on in Derbyshire and the North of England, as well as in Cornwall, in the Isle of Man and at Lead, hills, in Scotland Spain, however, with…

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Mining. the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 March 1921 · page 10

The making of mining prices was not wholly in the hands of the Sydney share market yesterday. A glance at Melbourne quotations indicates the sharpness of the decline which…

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