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Mining & the mines, 1926

5,943 stories in Sydney's papers · page 35 of 250

Mining. the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 17

Due to the seriousness of the water problem Barriers showed almost general weakness on the Stock Exchange yesserday, but tin issues continued to display steadiness. At…

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Mining Dispute Wollongong

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 4

The employees at Coalcliff colliery have been idle for three weeks owing to a dispute over payment for a deficient place…

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Coal Tribunal Aberdare Trouble Newcastle

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 9

The chairman of the Coal Tribunal (Mr. Hibble), at a compulsory conference this afternoon, directed that the winding-engine drivers at Aberdare…

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Sectional Stoppages and the Miners' Council (To the Editor.)

The Labor Daily · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 12

Sir.--The me[?]ting of the [?] Council of the W.L.U of A [?] the 2nd of February, 1926 [?] an one of the historical,[?]…

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SETTLED U.S. Coal Strike New York

The Sun · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 1

The strike of anthracite miners throughout the United States, which has lasted for several months, has been settled…

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Gold Pass Loss to One Holder Mr. Keegan's Regrets

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 10

A seat in the Legislative Council for a working man is not what some people think it to be. At least one of the 25 Councillors recently…

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Virtually Settled FOr Five Years U.S. Coal Strike Philadelphia

Evening News · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 1

THE anthracite strike was virtually settled this afternoon when the announcement was made that the proposition to return to work on a five years' agreement…

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Barrier Facing Water Famine Mines May Close Desperate Plight Broken Hill

Evening News · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 6

MR. A. J. TRIGGS announced yesterday afternoon that water would not be supplied to the mines for mining treatment…

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Coal Gas in Motor Works Its Adoption by Morris Huge Quantities Used

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 16

One of the many reasons why Morris Motors, Ltd., can produce a car at such a low figure is the means by which they manufacture coal gas for…

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Grave Charges Made ! at Mine Inquiry Was Report Book Faked? Entry Marked on Pit Prop Lamps That Were Dirty' and Out of Order Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 5

SENSATIONAL EVIDENCE was given to-day at the inquiry into the Redhead disaster. Mr. ISSAGG HOARE, District Check Inspector, one of the principal witnesses, said that the safety lamps were dirty. out of order…

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Mining

The Sun · Sunday 14 February 1926 · page 4

Barriers closed weaker, owing to the water shortage at Broken Hill. In the event of the mines being obliged to ceaso active operations at…

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United States Coal Strike Settled WASHINGTON

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 February 1926 · page 2

Mr. Davis, secretary of the Labour Department, has confirmed the announcement, made on Friday by Governor Pinchot, of Pennsylvania, that the…

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Our Good-night A Story. All Is Not Gold That Glitters

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 February 1926 · page 6

"Irene! Irene! Are you there[?] called out a little girl on one side of the fence. "Here I am, Molly. What do you…

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Illicit Gold Buyer Walks Into Trap Bribery Attempt Leads to Police Action MELBOURNE

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 February 1926 · page 2

Recent developments at the Ajax Goldmine, at Daylesford, have evidently been followed by persons other than shareholders. Three or four weeks ago, the…

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Lithgow Collieries. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 February 1926 · page 12

Trade continues good at all Lithgow collieries, but delays have again been experienced in regard to supplies of trucks, though these have not been as serious as in the past…

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Price of Gold

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 February 1926 · page 13

Gold was quoted in Loddon on Saturday, our correspondent cables, at 84/99, a fall of /1¾ on the price which had ruled since Wednesday…

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Condobolin Gold Float

The Sun · Monday 15 February 1926 · page 6

An effort is being made to float a gold mining company to be known as the Condobolin Gold Alining Co., N.L., to acquire an option over a mining lease of 26 acres…

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Mining Notes

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Monday 15 February 1926 · page 4

The Great Britain Sluicing Company, Limited, report that the Y. Creek Tributers cleaned upon on Friday, 12th instant, after sluicing…

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Miners to Resume Cessnock

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 February 1926 · page 7

Aberdare colliery, which employs 800 men, will resume work to-morrow after a fortnight's idleness. The winding engine drivers…

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In and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 February 1926 · page 10

Since work was resumed at the Sardine Tin Mines on January 11, 120 tons of ore have been crushed for a return of 28½ tons of tin concentrates at an estimated value of £4800…

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