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Mining & the mines, 1923

4,495 stories in Sydney's papers · page 59 of 225

Tasmania Gold Mine Prospects of Reopening HOBART

The Sun · Saturday 31 March 1923 · page 4

There is a possibility of the re-opening of the Tasmania gold mine at Beaconsfield, which was closed down some years ago, mainly owing to a heavy…

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When £600,000 Went Begging for £15 Romance of Baker's Creek Gold Mine

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 31 March 1923 · page 13

BAKER'S CREEK was found in 1887. It is not now to be found in the Country Directory of N.S.W. The great mine of the field held a position unique…

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Mining. the Copper Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 31 March 1923 · page 13

Latest advices indicate that, in view of the extensive American consumption, the run on copper prices shows no sign of slackening, and the market for the metal is likely to…

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Welsh Coal Industry London, March 30

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 31 March 1923 · page 7

Extensive colliery developments are taking place in the Rhondda Valley (Wales), including the sinking of four now pits and two shafts. This will…

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Frequent Strikes. Reduced Coal Output. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 31 March 1923 · page 11

"The reduced result is almost entirely attributable to the frequent strikes of employees at the collieries, reducing the company's previous yearly output by 169,844 tons to 1,659,638…

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Corroding Gold Published by arrangement with Messrs. Cassell & Co., Ltd. (Copyright.) Chapter Xv.—finding Work. Continued

The Methodist · Saturday 31 March 1923 · page 4

Estelle laughed in pure enjoyment. There were many bits of genuine comedy enacted in the house while Mrs. Rodney was wrestling with all the problems of her new estate, but it relieved Estelle immensely to discover…

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Coal Dump Ablaze Colliery in Danger Women Help Firemen Newcastle

The Sun · Sunday 1 April 1923 · page 5

Over a hundred men, women, and children helped the miners and firemen fight a fire which broke out in the Glebo colliery dump to-day, and…

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Mining

The Sun · Sunday 1 April 1923 · page 4

The over-bought state of the mining market, coupled with the financial tightness mentioned, would be enough to cause weakness at any time, but,…

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"At Her Mercy" Miners Resent Parading to Lady Doctor

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 April 1923 · page 1

WEST MAITLAND, Saturday.—A prominent mining official on the South Maitland field, referring to the operation of the Workmen's Compensation…

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Ster, Coal, Paint Newcastle Prospects Bright More Workers Engaged

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 April 1923 · page 3

NEWCASTLE, Saturday.—Indications point to increased activity in Newcastle within a very short space of time, as each week has seen large numbers…

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Clearing Up Preparations for Holidays Mining Market Very Weak

The Sun · Sunday 1 April 1923 · page 4

THE holiday feeling was very much in evidence during the week, and brokers spent a busy time clearing up so as not to have too much…

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Johnnie Kelly Head of copper, cheek of brass, heart of gold:—that's Johnnie Kelly

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 April 1923 · page 2

Beginning in this week's Comic is Johnnie Kelly, a new and exciting serial by Wilbur S. Boyer. Johnnie, the son of a New York policeman, goes to a New York school which is frequented by children of the so called upper classes. He rises to be the leader, not only of the "gang," but of the whole school. His exciting adventures and pranks make up a very humorous and human tale, which can be…

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Caledonian Collieries, Ltd. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 April 1923 · page 6

The chairman of the Caledonian Collieries, Ltd., at yesterday's annual meeting of shareholders, regretted that the position disclosed was not as satisfactory as that for the…

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That Coal Tribunal

Evening News · Monday 2 April 1923 · page 4

The Prime Minster in miking as excellent impression. Mr. Bruce plainly told s deputation representing the coal miners that his Government would not be a part to artificially…

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Mining. Activity in Spelter

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 April 1923 · page 9

Stocks of spelter in America are still falling, in spite of increased production, and stood at 14,000 tons at the end of last year. Deliveries, including exports, totalled fully…

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Queensland Coal. Competition with Newcastle. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 April 1923 · page 6

With the further development of various seams, the State coal mines in Northern and Central Queensland are likely to enter into increased competition with private collieries…

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British Industry. Revived by Cheaper Coal. Sir Mark Sheldon's Views

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 April 1923 · page 7

Sir Mark Sheldon, who left Australia in June last, returned by the Moldavia on Saturday. On his way to England he spent six months in the United States, and in…

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Colliery Disputes. Sub-chairman of Tribunal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 April 1923 · page 8

During the recent short session of the House of Representatives the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) was asked whether consideration had beeu given to the question of the appointment…

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Mining. Barytes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 April 1923 · page 11

In view of the increasing scope of the commercial uses of the mineral, some attention might be given to the problem of utilising barytes classed as second grade, much of…

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The Price of Coal

Evening News · Tuesday 3 April 1923 · page 6

A quantity of ingenuous speculation is being publicly engaged in over the possibility of reducing the price of coal, and facile reasoners are sighing for some…

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