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Mining & the mines, 1923

4,495 stories in Sydney's papers · page 69 of 225

Duke's Ring Australian Gold

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 April 1923 · page 1

LONDON, Saturday.—The ring which will be used for the wedding of the Duke of York will be of pure Australian gold…

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Oversea Steamers Will Coal at African Ports

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 April 1923 · page 2

CAPETOWN, Saturday.—In consequence of Labor disputes in tho Australian coalfields, steamers for Australia are calling at Cape Town and Durban to…

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South Coast Mines the Darg Operates Owners Threaten Action

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 April 1923 · page 2

WOLLONGONG, Saturday.—Work at the various collieries has shown a slight improvement during the week, but a continuance of brisker trade is…

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Pity Trouble Occurred South Coast Miners to Remain at Work

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 April 1923 · page 2

WOLLONGONG, Saturday—It being pay Saturday there were a large number of miners in town to-day. The trouble in the Northern District, and the…

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Champion Ponies. Golden Glove v. Gold Kit MELBOURNE,Saturday

The Sun · Sunday 15 April 1923 · page 7

The match between Golden Glove, the champion 14.2 pony, and Gold Kit, recognised as the best 12.3 pony, for £500 aside, at Ascot on Monday is…

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Better Turnover Commonwealth Loan Conversion Mining Section Easier

The Sun · Sunday 15 April 1923 · page 4

THIS week has seen marked activity on the Exchange, more especially in the investment section. The early approach of the Bawra…

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May End Soon Miners' Stop-Work Protests Seeking a Way Out Possible Friction With Owners

The Sun · Sunday 15 April 1923 · page 5

Hopes of a speedy end of the stop-work, tactics of the miners in protest against the presence in Cessnock district of Mr. Grane, as magistrate may not unreasonably be discouraged. A meeting is to be held to-day, and it is said that the miners' leaders who…

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Johnnie Kelly Head of copper. cheek of brass. heart of gold:—that's johnnie kelly

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 April 1923 · page 2

Johnnie Kelly is 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 funny and human talc, which can be read with interest and delight by…

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The Sunday Magazine. Centuries of Gold London's Ancient Guilds Hospitality to Australian Visitors (From Our Special Representative) LONDON, March 6

The Sun · Sunday 15 April 1923 · page 13

"GOLD, Gold, Gold, hard and yellow and solid and cold." Little Miss Kilmansegg was never more lavishly surrounded by…

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Newcastle. Colliery Workings. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 10

The following 12 collieries on the northern coalfield worked full time (10 days) during the past fortnight:—Wallsend C. Jesmond, Lambton, Burwood, West Wallsend, Shortland…

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English Coal Prices

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 9

Latest private cable advices from London show the prices of North Country coal as follow:—Large 36/ per ton, email 25/6 per ton, unscreened 32/6 to 37/6 per ton…

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Late Mining

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 6

The Gold Producers' Association reports that, including local sales for the first quarter of the year, the association sold during Marrii 53,594oz. of standard gold, at an estimated…

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Mine Accident Broken Hill

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 7

W. M'Kenzie. a well-known footballer, while barring down ground at the 300ft. level, was struck on the back and head by falling rock, and sustained a compound…

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Gold Yields. Continued Decrease

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 4

The New South Wales State gold yield continues to show a substantial decrease. In March the total amount won was 882oz. crude, equal to 762oz…

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Coal Strike. Still Continues. Hopes of Settlement

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 8

There were indications on Saturday of an early settlement of the coal dispute on the Maitland field. It is believed that the men will agree to…

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Return to Work? Miners Now Deciding West Maitland

The Sun · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 7

Meetings of the miners' lodges are in progress. The resolutions provide that the "Crane stop work method" is to be…

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Losing "Punch?" Why Mines Are Closed Long Siege Feared Newcastle

The Sun · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 7

One redeeming feature of the mining industry to-day is the report that the New Greta colliery is to resume operations next week…

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£500 Aside Novel Pony Contest Gold Kit Wins MELBOURNE

Evening News · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 5

Gold Kit and Golden Glove appeared in a novel pony race for a 1500 side stake at Ascot to-day. Gold Kit had, 70 yards start in [?]…

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End in Sight the Coal Trouble Lodge Secretaries' Decision Newcastle

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 5

Though the result of the proceedings at the meeting of lodge secretaries at Maitland to-day was officially withheld from the press,…

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Back to Work Advice to Miners Hebburn Now Idle "Lockout" Alleged Maitland

Evening News · Monday 16 April 1923 · page 1

A resumption of work, it is believed was recommended by the conference yesterday of delegates from all miners' lodges in the…

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