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Sydney · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1926

5,943 stories in Sydney's papers · page 52 of 250

Flagstone Tin Mining

The Labor Daily · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 8

The mine manager of Flagstone Tin Mining Co., N.L., reports us under, dale March 6:-- "I have been very short-handed in the…

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Dividends Payable. Mining

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 8

Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging: 1/- a share; payable April 22. Rawang Tin: 1/- a share; payable March 31…

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A Gold Watch Jeweller's Confession

The Labor Daily · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 5

A gold-watch-- Its value was [?]1910 was mentioned at the Central Police Court yesterday. Harold MeGrory is the owner, and John William Henry…

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Late Mining. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 10

Sales and quotations on 'Change to-day included:— Amalgamated Zinc, s 30/6; Broken Hill Propy., 26/4[?], 26/7[?], 26/9, b 26/6, s 26/9; Block 14, ord., 7/9 7/10, 8/2, b 8/1, s 8/4; Junction North, b 7/4, s 7/9; North…

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Mining. the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 11

A stronger tone was displayed at Barriers in the [?] share market yesterday. Both interstate markets were firmer, and a little buying was induced at the re[?] low prices…

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LEFT £27,038 Coal Merchant's Estate

Evening News · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 11

Mr. John Stephen Kirton coal merchant, of Thirroul, who died on December 7, at the age of 63 years, left an estate the net value of which was…

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Eight More Bodies Entombed Mines Virginia Disaster

The Labor Daily · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 1

ECCLES (West. Virg), Wednesday. Those known to be dead owing to the mine explosion here increased to nine yesterday…

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Chinese Finance Deal in Gold Coins

The Labor Daily · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 5

Sydney Chinese, in 1920. made a very profitable trade in sovereigns, according given before Judge Edward in the District Court…

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Fatal Explosion 20 Miners Entombed Vancouver, March 9

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 1

Those killed in the mine explosion a Eccles (West Virginia) now number nine. Rescue workers broke through a…

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Our Queensland Letter. Mystery Men and Whisperers Tory Election Tools Great Colliery Fire

The Labor Daily · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 3

Mystery men continue to arrive in this State, presumably for electioneering. A whispering campaign has opened. Unemployed demonstrations…

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Unity Conference N.Z. Miners' Claims Wellington (N.z.)

The Labor Daily · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 1

A meeting of the National Council of United Mine Workers, to be held at Wellington next Wednesday, will decide what wages and demands are…

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Land Survey by Air Plane's Low Flight Over Coal Country

Evening News · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 7

THE PRACTICAL was found far aviation are numerous, but the public rarely hears of the work of the aviator unless a sensational…

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Dangers of Machines Frayed Cables in Mines Earthing Question Inspector's Opinion

The Labor Daily · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 6

The Chief Inspector of the Mines Department, Mr. Hindmarsh. informed the Coal Commission yesterday that all difficulties in connection with…

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Coal Trucks. Race Down Incline. Crash Into Dead End. ABERMAIN

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 9

Forty loaded coal trucks which were waiting in the Abermain colliery yard this morning broke away and raced down an incline. The trucks gained terrific pace, and finally…

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Mining Notes. South Lucknow G.m. Co., N.l

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 6

South Lucknow reports for fortnight ending 6th March, 1926:—Rise at 280 feet level has been extended 14 feet, total distance from drive 45 feet. Ore…

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State As Owner British Coal Saving Industry Commission's Report London, Wednesday Night

Evening News · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 9

STATE ownership of the nines is advocated in the long awaited report of the Coal Commission…

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Only Wanted by the Books Cerise & Gold Comes to Light Bad for Punters

The Labor Daily · Thursday 11 March 1926 · page 2

Following a horse until it wins is not always a profitable business, especially on pony courses, where Horses sometimes compete…

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Mining Notes. Bribbaree Gold Mines

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 6

The manager's report for fortnight ending March 5, 1926:—Rise.—The rise from the No. 1 north-west level has been risen four feet,…

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Petrol Engine Dangers Coal Miners' Risks Shot-firers' Wages Commission Evidence

The Labor Daily · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 8

A WITNESS at the Coal Commission yesterday stated that most fatal mine accidents occurred an the Newcastle field before…

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Britain's Coal Crisis

The Sun · Friday 12 March 1926 · page 8

To a manufacturing and exporting country like Great Britain coal is the very basis of industry and prosperity. Our coal mines are, of course, tremendously important, but coal is not required to grow wool or wheat or meat, and they have not the…

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