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Mining & the mines, 1923

4,495 stories in Sydney's papers · page 38 of 225

The Bushworkes' Budget A.w.u. Convention. Debate on Labor Papers, Limited. the Price of Tickets. Mining Committee's Report

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 21 February 1923 · page 19

Mr. J. McDonald, as chairman, submitted the following report from the Mining Committee, and moved its adoption: "Having Considered the resolutions sent…

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Lucknow Pups Gold Mine

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 5

Lucknow Pups Gold Mining Co., N.L., reports that towards end of next week it should be possible to commence driving N.E. from Bowyer's shaft…

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South Lucknow Gold Mine

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 5

Following the announcement of the management of the South Lucknow Gold Mining Co., N.L., last week that contact had been located at 125ft…

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Morning Star Gold Mines, N. L.

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 11

Morning Star Gold Mines, N. L., Woodle Point (Vic.), earned a net profit of £14,600 for the halfyear ended December 31, of which three dividends absorbed £9000, A credit of £12,676 was brought…

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Coal Tribunal. Miners' Evidence. "Verging on Starvation."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 9

The Coal Tribunal yesterday continued its inquiry into the application of the mineowners for a reduction of 33 1-[?] per cent. in the men's wages. Evidence was given in…

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Price of Gold

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 7
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The Gold Producers' Association reports that the London quotation for gold on February 20 was £476 per ounce fine. The postal authorities notify that, on…

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In and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 6

Tongkah Compound No. 2 reports a yield for the fortnight ended February 15 of 11 tons 12ewt. of tin oxide, won in 285 hours from 32,820 cubic yards of material…

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"Like Pit Ponies" Miners Oppose Reductions

The Sun · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 7

"If wages are roduced we may as well be pit horses, fed and clothed," was the remark of a witness before the Coal Tribunal…

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Mining. the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 11

The mining share market on the Stock Exchange quietened yesterday. Barrier mining companies figured firmly. Norths continued on the up grade, gaining 3d at 54/9,…

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Balmain Colliery City Council May Purchase Lord Mayor Gives Details

The Sun · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 7

There is a strong probability that the Balmain Colliery will be acquired by the City Council. The general manager of the Electricity Department (Mr. Forbes Mackay) has recommended its purchase…

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Miners' Wages Effect of Reduction May Be Compelled to Steal

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 6

"If wages are reduced. men will be compelled to steal for their existence. They are only just existing under present conditions."…

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Six Feet Seam Mountain Coal Find Mt. Victoria

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 4

After two years tunnelling with almost insurmountable obstacles, the Blair Athol Coal Company struck coal last week…

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Mining Notes. Dredge for Ronpibon Tin Co

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 5

The Penang agents of the Ronpibon Tin Dredging Co. advise that a dredge arrived safely, and has been discharged…

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Roumania's Gold Deposit a Reichsbank Pays Part LONDON, Wednesday Night

The Sun · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 1

The National Bank of Roumania has received a 'consignment of 68,000,000 gold-marks (£3,400,000), which is part of a deposit of 80,000,000 gold marks…

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Coal Tribunal. Women Give Evidence. Distress Among Miners

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 10

Further evidence waa given before the Coal Tribunal yesterday by witnesses called by the miners' industrial advocate (Mr. Baddeley) in opposition to the mineowners' claim for a…

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Miners' Broken Time Newcastle

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 8

At a meeting of the executive of the northern branch of the Miners' Federation yesterday it was decided that Messrs Charlton and Watkins. Ms.H.K…

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Mining. the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 11

Copper stocks continued to command lively attention in the mining share market on 'Change yesterday. Steadily increasing prices are enhancing the prospects of the red-metal…

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Stables at 16s Evidence of Miners Wvies

The Sun · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 6

"People are paying 16s per week for stables in Cessnock. I'll buy a tent while I'm in Sydney," said a miner's wife,…

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City Prices Cheaper Than Country Say Miners' Wives

Evening News · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 8

Are Sydney price lower than those of country lower Women witnesses at the Coat Tribunal to-day said they were…

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