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Mining & the mines, 1922

3,424 stories in Sydney's papers · page 74 of 172

Facts and Figures About Coal

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 14 June 1922 · page 9

IN view of the assertions of the Coal Barons that the price of coal is excessive because of the high wages paid to the miners in the industry special…

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Coal Industry a New Field

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 June 1922 · page 9

If the forecast of a gentleman interested in the coal industry proves correct, Muswellbrooky at present mainly a centre of pastoral interests, will in five or six years rival…

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Coal to Newcastle. Only One Cargo. Essential for Naval Purposes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 June 1922 · page 10

Protests made by Mr. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A., against the importation of coal from New Zealand for the Commonwealth Government on the steamer Biloela whilst hundreds of coal…

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Millions in Gold. Huge Shipment From Europe. New York, June 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 June 1922 · page 11

The largest single shipment of gold bullion ever received into the United States has arrived from Denmark—35,000,000 doliars. It is believed to be probably of Soviet origin…

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In the City To-day Investment Market Mining Interests Weak

Evening News · Wednesday 14 June 1922 · page 5

An interim dividend of 2 1/4 per cent has English income [?] to [?] of the year ended June 30, has been dee[?]ed by the New Zealand lean and…

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Colliery Dispute. Coalcliff Miners' Claim. Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 June 1922 · page 10

The Coal Tribunal sat at the courthouse, Mr. Hibble proslding. Consideration of the dispute at Coalcliff was entered upon, the mine having been idle for eighteen weeks…

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Sales of Gold

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 June 1922 · page 12

The Gold Producers' Association in its monthly circular to the shareholders reports that during May it sold 54,048oz of standard gold at an estimated average net price of…

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Price of Gold

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 June 1922 · page 7
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The Gold Producers' Association reports that too price of fine gold in London on June 13 was £4 12s 1d an ounce. That represents an increase of 4d an ounce since June 9, and the…

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Gold Producers' Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 June 1922 · page 12

The Gold Producers Association, in a circular to shareholders, announces that an interim distribution at the rates of 5/ per oz standard will be made on June 23, pro rata to the gold production to May 31…

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In and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 June 1922 · page 7

Ives Reward Gold Mines commenced crushing at the State battery off June 8. Quotations for mining shares on the London stock Exchange on Tuesday included: -- Broken…

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Mining Sydney Sharemarket

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 June 1922 · page 7

The Sydney mining market was weaker yesterday. An element of firmness crept into the tin division, although business was restricted, and both Tongkahs and Laruts weakened…

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Bribbaree Gold Field Young

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 June 1922 · page 7

The prospectors in the original claim on Bribbaroo 'gold field continue to unearth good stone. With free gold showing to the naked eye. The mining warden, Mr. G. R. Williams…

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Gold Seized. on Board St. Albans

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 June 1922 · page 11

As the result of search of the E. and A. liner St. Albans, prior to the departure of the vessel for China and Japan, three Chinese were taten into custody by Customs officers, two of…

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The Lucknow Gold Field. (From a Correspondent.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 June 1922 · page 11

About 150 miles west of Sydney lies the most unique goldfield in the world, whether you consider the quantity of gold recovered or the strange manner of its occurrence. It…

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Steelworks. Company's Needs. to Reduce Cost of Production. Wages, Hours, Coal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 June 1922 · page 9

The Broken Hill Proprietary Company in an official statement declares that before it can reopen the Newcastle steelworks the price of coal must be reduced,…

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The Steelworks Causes of Closing Statement by Directors Dear Coal and High Wages

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 June 1922 · page 5

The price of coal, the mother of working hours, and the wages, are the three main factors which, according to the directors of the Broken…

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Miners' Move. to Apply for Injunction. Against Coal Tribunal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 June 1922 · page 8

It was officially announced on behalf of the Coalminers' Federation yesterday that steps were being taken by the executive of the union to obtain an injunction from the High…

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Land Mine Explodes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 June 1922 · page 9

Two bullet-riddled bodies were found on the roadside at Lislea (County Down), with hands tied behind the backs. Near by was a cavity caused by the explosion of a…

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Muriel Tank Gold

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 June 1922 · page 7

The formation of Muriel Tank Gold Corporation, No Liability, with a capital of £10,000 in 1000 shares of £10 each, was announced yesterday. Half the shares are issued as fully paid…

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