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Mining & the mines, 1924

4,555 stories in Sydney's papers · page 48 of 228

Coal in the West. Wallerawang Collieries. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 13

With regard to Wallerawang Collieries, Limited, which was floated recently in London, Mr. A. E. Brown, chairman of directors, says that the company is about to commence…

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Northern Miners

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 6

The miners employed at Hebburn No. 2 Colliery struck work at 7 o clock yesterday morning in order to hold a meeting, and the mine was closed down. Five other mines on…

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Colliery Law Cases. Cessnock

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 10

In fining Joseph Lorrymnn £2 for infringing the Coal Mines Regulation Act by leaving a canister of explosives at his working place in a mine, Mr. Perry, P.M., said that if…

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Colliery Mechanics' Dispute at Lithgow

The Labor Daily · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 1

LITHGOW. Wednesday. -- The dispute regarding overtime to colliery mechanics at the Slate coal mine is likely to be settled…

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Price of Gold

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 7
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The Gold Producers' Association reports that the London quotation for fine gold on March 11 was £4169 an ounce, as compared with £4162 a week…

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The Gold Standard

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 11

As Mr. Bruce explains, too narrow an interpretation of the word "early"' must not be given in considering his announcement that Great Britain at the time of the Economic…

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The Central Mine. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 11

Mr. J. Hebbard, Broken Hill manager of the Sulphide Corporation, stated yesterday that observations and underground inspections show that it is feasible to attempt a reopening of the Central mine…

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Mining. the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 11

Higher metal quotations infused no animation into the mining share market yesterday, and the turnover in the leading base-metal stocks was small. Barriers were again easier…

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Koonda to Load. Coal for Noumea

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 4

Upon discharge of southern coal at Melbourne, the McIlwraith McEacharn steamer Koonda is to proceed to Newcastle to load a full cargo of coal for…

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Wollongong Miners Proud of Monument Speed-fiends a Danger -- Agitation to Remove Monument -- Miners say "Hands Off!"

The Labor Daily · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 3

"WOLLONGONG, Wednesday. -- The excessive speed of motor traffic through Wollongong has been a mailer of some concern to the municipal…

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The Country New Coal Company Lithgow

The Sun · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 11

Mr. A. E. Brown, chairman of directors of the newly-formed Wallerawang Collieries Co., Ltd., states that a commencement will be made with a…

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Britain Lags Says Mr. M'donald Coal Man's Review

Evening News · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 8

Mr. C. M. M'Donald, chairman of the Northern Colliery Propr[?] Association, returned from England to-day by the [?]…

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Strike Threats Offer to Miners Tram Men's Claims London Wednesday Evening

Evening News · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 1

A joint committee, consisting of representatives of the Mining Employers Association and Miners' Federation again discussed the…

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Mining Notes. Lucknow Pups G.M. Company, N.L.

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 4

Joint No. 2 drive (S.E.) has been extended further 10 feet, bearing rather more easterly. Winze has been commenced to test value of stone…

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Shocking Hovels for Southern Miners Accommodation Inadequate -- Little Belter than Humpies -- Suggestive of "People of the Abyss"

The Labor Daily · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 3

WOLLONGONG, Wednesday. -- The housing accommodation in the industrial centres of the South Coast is shockingly inadequate and primitive…

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Disabled Miners and Insurance Broken Hill North Company's Successful Claim -- Distinction Without a Difference. Insurance Coy. to Pay

The Labor Daily · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 3

A case of special Interest to men engaged in mining came before the Full Court yesterday. One of the principal arguable points was as to what…

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Big Labor Meeting at Muswellbrook Solidarity in the Upper Hunter -- Mining Lodges Join Local branch of A.L.P..

The Labor Daily · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 3

MUSWELLBROOK. Wednesday. -- Monday night marked a big movement in the A.L.P. of the Upper Hunter when the mining lodges of the…

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Record Year for Mining Value of Output Greater Than Ever -- Two Millions Sterling Better Than Last Year Cold Yield Dwindles

The Labor Daily · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 4

So far as the mining industry is concerned the State has Just experienced its most prosperous year. The value of the output of all…

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Law Report. Full Court. (Before Sir Wm. Cullen, C.J., Mr. Justice Ferguson, and Mr. Justice James.) Miners' Insurance Question. Junction North, N.L., v Victoria Insurance Company, Ltd

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 6

A special case was stated by consent of the parties under the provisions of section 55 of the Common Law Procedure Act of 1899, to determine the liability arising in an action…

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