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Mining & the mines, 1923

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Mining Notes. Canary Tin Mine

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 5

The manager of the Canary Tin Mine reports, from Charters Towers (Q.), a winze from the level at 82 feet down 32 feet, showing at 3 feet, 40…

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Coal Export

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 7

The quantity of coal shipped at Newcastle for the week ended January 5, for places beyond the State was 36,245 tons, of which 24,055 tons…

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The Coal Vend

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 9

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Sale of British Broken Hill Mine

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 5

Fortunately the terms of the offer for Messrs. E. L. and C. Baillieu for the shares of the British Broken Hill Co. are so favourable that…

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The Gold of Happy Valley

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 4

"SOME liars," said Tom Maloney, "are born, an' others develop. In other words, they improve. That is to say, they get worse as they get better. An'…

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Mining. the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 15

The market for mining shares on the Stock Exchange retained its upward trend yesterday The silver-lead group was again active, B.H. Proprietary was supported, and advanced…

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The Tyranny of the Coal Vend

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 11

THE Coal Vend has a complete stranglehold on the people of Australia. Not only does it dictate the price that must be paid for coal, but it also controls the channels through which the coal must be sold. It levies toll upon every man, woman and child…

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The Coal Barons and Their Titles

The Sun · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 6

"COAL is the most important element in the industrial life of the country. The blood which courses through the veins of industry is made of distilled coal. In peace and in war King Coal is the paramount lord of industry. It is our real international coinage. We…

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Political Pull? Railway Coal Premier's Disclaimer

Evening News · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 9

The Premier explained to-day that be sent a letter to the Railway Commissioner in regard to the coal contract, because he was…

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W.a. Gold. Output for December

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 11

The gold output for West Australia for December was 44.593oz. (fine), valued at £189.419. The yield is 9207oz. less than that of December…

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Queensland Gold Yield Improving. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 15

The gold returns of Queensland, which for some years have been steadily declining, are now showing some improvement. The approximate yield for the 12 months ended December 31 was 79,312 fine ounces,…

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Coal Contracts "No Political Inference" Premier's Letter

The Sun · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 9

Sir George Fuller this afternoon referred to the publicity given in "The Sun" on Saturday concerning a letter he had written to the Railway…

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Mining Shares. Healthier Eastern Tin Ventures

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 5

Eastern tin ventures were exceedingly healthy yesterday. Asam Kumbang interests moved up 1/, to 37/, whilst Kamur[?]ting shared were 1/3…

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Blown Up Two Irish Youths German Mine London, Tuesday Evening

Evening News · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 1

The [?] of two trish youths [?] a frightful trageby. That [?] examining a large German menu hud come ashore on…

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Rich Gold Yield. 14 Ounxes to the Ton. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 14

Some high-grane are was recently put through the State battery at Queenstown, near Diamond Creek, according to a report received by the Mines Department. Messrs. Gardener…

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New Guinea Gold Easy Money Slothful Policy Government Should Act

Evening News · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 13

Practical association with [?] mining in Papua and [?] German New Guinea convinced m[?] that the prospects of development…

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Coal Vend Complains Withdrawal of Railway Orders Action by the Premier

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 9

An interesting development has occurred in regard to the Railway Commissioners' determination not to place contracts with the coal vend at the high prices demanded. The Premier has written a letter to the commissioners…

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Coal-mine to Close Melbourne

Evening News · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 9

The State Goal Mine is about to close for an indefinite period. the miners and their families are leaving. Wages and the cost of haulage are the cause…

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Mining Dispute. State Colliery Idle. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 9

On account of a dispute over industrial conditions, the miners at the State coal mine at Wonthaggi have ceased work. It is stated that the chief reason for the…

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Boycotting the Railways Vend Closes Mines Commissioners' Fight for Cheap Coal

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 5

The effort of the Railway Commissioners to get cheaper coal--in order to reduce fares anc freights--has had a big effect on the coalfields. The owners have, closed down a number of collieries rather…

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