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Mining & the mines, 1926

5,943 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 250

Mount Isa Mines

The Sun · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 10

A progress report by the mine superintendent of Mount Isa Mines, Ltd., dated January 15, states that in thee Simpson area the Davidson shaft, Black Star lode,…

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Miners' Compensation Wollongong

The Labor Daily · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 3

Several compensation cases were [?] with by the South Coast Miners' Delegate Board yesterday. There was considerable discussion respecting the…

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Terrific Explosion in Redhead Colliery One Dead, Twenty Injured Plucky Manager Braves Fumes in Search for Stricken Miners

Evening News · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 13

IN A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION at Redhead Colliery this afternoon, twenty miners were injured. Fifteen of them are being rushed to hospital in ambulance waggons…

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Mount Isa Mines, Limited

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 13

A progress report has been received from the mine superintendent of Mount Isa Mines, Ltd., for the period ended January 13 as follows:—Simpson Area: Davidson shaft, Black Star lode, 200ft level. Main cast…

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Mines and Metals Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 13

The report of the Australian Mines and Metals Association, to be presented at the annual meeting, to be held in Melbourne next Tuesday, is largely devoted to the recording of industrial disputes, relating…

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Kawarau Gold Companies

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 13

Cabled advice has just been received from New Zealand of the completion of the wing dam to divert the water from the site of No. 10 pier, and that work on the foundation of this pier will be commenced…

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Price of Gold

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 13

Gold was quoted in London on Tuesday, our correspondent cables, at 84/10½ per ounce fine, a fall of ½d on the day…

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Barrier Mines Serious Water Shortage

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 10

The closing down of the Barrier silver-lead mines at Broken Hill is threatened, owing to the prolonged absence of rain. Recent reports from Broken Hill stated that a number…

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Price of Fine Gold

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 10

Fine gold our correspondent advises, was quoted in the London bullion market on Tuesday at 8410½ per ounce, a fall of Id on the previous…

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Gold Passes and Mr. Missingham

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 5

The deputy-leader of the Country Party stated yesterday that in no circumstances would he support the proposal to award life gold passes to the…

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Gold Passes Bill Through Committee

The Sun · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 15

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, the Life Passes Bill was passed through committee and the third reading was made an order…

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Late Mining. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 12

Business on 'Change to-day included:- Silver: Amalgamated Zinc, 35/3, 30/, b 29/9, s 30/3; Broken Hill Proprietary, 25/7½, 25/9, 25/10½, b 25/9, s [?] Block 14 (pref.), b 10/10, s 11/1; Block 14 (ord.)…

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Mining. the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 13

A further fall in base metal prices had a depressing effect on the mining share market yesterday. Turnover was small, and several issues receded. Copper varied, Lyell's fell…

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Crash of Coal Hooker Injured Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 5

James Franklin, 27, of Lambton road, New Lambton, had a miraculous escape from death to-night. Employed as hooker-on at the…

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Mining at Wiluna Kalgoorlie

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 15

The Attorney for the Wiluna Mining Corporation (Mr. H. E. Vail) states that the company will commence operations at Wiluna next week. About ton mon will be engaged…

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Stormy Debate On Gold Passes Assembly Uproar

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 4

Another round in the fight to secure life gold passes for politically defunot Legislative Councillors was staged in the Legislative…

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No Shares for Them Refusal by Miners Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 5

A dispute between the [?] and the employers at K[?]rrumburra [?] the [?] of the [?] developments. The Victorian [?]…

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Gold Passes Bill. In the Assembly. Angry Scenes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 12

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday, the second reading of the Gold Passes Bill was moved by the Attorney-General. Mr. McTiernan was subjected to considerable…

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Mining Disputes. Deputation to Mr. Bruce. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 15

Introduced by the leader of the Opposition in the Federal Parliament (Mr. Charlton), representatives of the Coal Miners' Organisation walled on the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce)…

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20 Injured Explosion in Redhead Mine Rush to Scene Four Ambulances From Newcastle Newcastle

The Sun · Thursday 21 January 1926 · page 15

About twenty men were injured in an explosion at the Red Head mine, near Belmont, Lake Macquarie, at 1 p.m. today. Four ambulance cars have been despatched from…

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