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Mining & the mines, 1926

5,943 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 250

Manager Is Responsible Not Superintendent Boy Labor Danger Coal Commission

The Labor Daily · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 6

Further evidence was given before the Coal Commission yesterday by representatives of the employers. Some string…

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Broken Hill. Mines on Part Time. Tram Service to Cease. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 15

Mr. C. J. Emery, president of the Mining Managers' Association, issued the following statement this afternoon:—"As the Government is making water available for half-time…

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Gossip: From Here, There, and Everywhere Goldfields Girl

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 13

MRS. SARAH MUSGRAVE, of Young, was the first white child born at Burrangong. That was 95 years ago. Her father, John White,…

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To Aid Coal Industry Committee's Proposals No Nationalisation London

The Sun · Sunday 28 February 1926 · page 2

The Coal Industry Commission's report will be published on March 4. It is believed to favor the miners, although the Federation's…

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Coal Subsidy

The Sun · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 12

The subsidy paid by the British Government to the coal industry thus far amounts to £15.144,000.--"Sun" Special…

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Coal-loading Plant

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 3

An important addition to the extensive facilities of the Reading Company at Port Richmond, its Philadelphia terminal, has been made by the installation of a large coal car dumper…

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Mining Notes

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 5

The Great Britain Sluicing Company, Limited, reports that the Britain Tributer cleaned up on Wednesday, Feb. 24, sluicing 172 hours, for an…

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Mining. the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 13

Mining business was slack on saturday morning, but values held well. Hills (400) and Souths were sold at late rates, and Isa Mines were at an unchanged 20/10[?]. Zines…

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Gold Reserve High Note Issue Backing

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 10

The gold backing of the Australian note issue never stood higher than it does to-day. For two years the reserve has been increasing. According to the…

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Fire in Mine Fumes Affect Men Poisonous Gas Brisbane

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 7

At Ipswich on Saturday another outbreak of fire occurred at Aberdare Extended colliery. The manager (Mr. Frank Wright) was…

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Mine Fire. Seal Blown Off. Two Rien Overcome. Ipswich

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 11

Gas from the burning shaft of the Aberdare Extended mine at Bundamba broke throuh the sealed mouth on Saturday morning, and poisonous fumes of burning tar and clouds of…

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Redhead Explosion Was It Neglect? Inspector's View Miners and Safety Newcastle

Evening News · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 7

AT THE DEPARTMENTAL inquiry, conducted by warden James into the Redhead Mine dis[?]ter, Government Inspector…

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Responsibility Making Coal Mines Safe

The Sun · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 9

Mr. R. E. Fullagar, manager of the New Greta mine, was recalled before the Coal Commission to-day. Coal-cutters, he said, could only be…

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Coal Industry. Union Leaders' Speeches. Support for Miners. London, Feb. 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 9

The momentous report of the Royal Commission which inquired into conditions in the coal mining industry is expected to appear this week…

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Coal Export. Newcastle Shipments

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 5

The amount of coal (including bunkers) shipped at Newcastle during last week for places beyond the State was 70,549 tons, of which 49,765 tons…

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Mining. the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 11

Both silver-lead and tin stocks displayed steainess yesterday, but there was little animation in the market. Three coppers were listed; Hampdons lost /3 to 9/9; Lyells, of…

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Mining Shares. Barriers Quiet

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 5

On a moderate turnover values for mining concerns closed irregular on 'Change yesterday. Barriers were quiet, and the only parcel of note to…

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Corrimal Mine End of Two Months' Strike

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 6

Mr. D. Davies, general secretary of the Miners' Federation, accompanied by Messrs. G. Phillips (vice-president) and J. Sweeney (secretary Southern District) attended a…

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All the News From the Outside World May Be "End of Capitalism" British Miners Face Owners Men Seek Reasonable Settlement Big Unions Behind Coal Men

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 1

ALL EYES IN BRITAIN are turned just now on the miners, who have been met by the owners with a blank refusal to lighten their burdens. VITAL QUESTIONS between the Miners' Federation and the coal owners will come to an issue in May…

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Salvage Prize Steamer and Coal Cargo Improvised Funnel London, Monday Night

The Sun · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 1

Finding the Norwegian steamer Johanne Dybwad (2726 tons), whose funnel had gone and whose wheelhouse, bridge, and boats had been…

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