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Mining & the mines, 1926

5,943 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 250

Mining Creep at Merewether, Near Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 12

THE RESIDENCES OF MESSRS. HART, UPFOLD, SPRUCE, AND ANDERSON IN MEREWETHER-STREET. A DAMAGED BEDROOM IN MR. HART'S HOME…

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Silk and Iron The Tariff Debate Miners' Troubles Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 5

After the troubles of the coalmining industry had been discussed briefly in the House of Representatives to-day further progress…

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Money, Mines and Merchandise Borrowing Renewed Activity Sources of Supply

The Sun · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 4

No time is being lost by the State Treasurer in resuming the issue of funded stock "over the counter." Only a week has elapsed since the…

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Fate Averts Mine Disaster Aberdare Flooded After Men Leave Newcastle

Evening News · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 12

FATE has prevented a mining calamity on the Maitland field. Last night water broke through to the workings of the Aberdare mine,…

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Expert Discusses Explosives Dangers Miners Run Value of Research What England Spends

The Labor Daily · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 6

THE Coal Commission has now completed the taking of evidence on the subject of the safety of lighting in mines, and yesterday adjourned until…

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Employers Flout Act Mining Interests "Deport John Brown" Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 5

Because the coal mining interests refuse to obey the Industrial Peace Act and allow their representatives to sit on local dispute…

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Coal Crisis Miners' Threat Ready to Strike Government's Offer LONDON, March 25

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 1

Mr. A. J. Cook, secretary of. the British Miners' Federation, has disclosed that preparations have been made to ensure a complete…

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Miners Marooned. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 12

Owing to the flooding of the Murchison River communication with the Three Sisters mine at Galena has been cut off, and from 15 to 20 men are marooned there. In response…

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British Coal Strike Threat Outlook Is Dark Effect of Report What Miners Say London

The Labor Daily · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 1

Mr. A. J. Cook, Secretary of the British Coal Miners, has disclosed that the miners have made preparations to ensure a complete…

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Price of Gold

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 12
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

Gold was quoted in the London bullion market on Wednesday (our correspondent advises) at 84s 10½d per ounce fine, a fall of ½d on the day…

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Aberdare Colliery Flooded Deputy Gives Timely Warning Miners' Quick Rush for Life Eight Hundred Men Out of Work Cessnock

The Labor Daily · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 5

A MIGHTY TORRENT swept through the underground passages of Aberdare Colliery at midnight last night, through a gaping hole in the roof of Number Seven Section. THE ROARING. RUSHING CATARACT, completely flooded the mine. Eight…

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In and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 12

In his report for the Period ended March [?] the manager of the Flagstone Tin Mining Company states that a cut has been started at the No. 1 tunnel in the lode lower down the hill,…

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Mining. the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 13

Depression gripped the mining share market yesterday, and values fell away. All-round decreases in metal prices created a feeling of uneasiness. Barriers, in particulars, were…

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Mining Notes. Further Decline

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 5

Sellers again predominated on the mining share market, and an almost general decline occurred in values. Carpathia was the only exception of…

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Mine Flooded. 800 Men Idle. Cessnock

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 12

Aberdare colliery was flooded this morning to a depth of seven feet. The depression near the Ccssnock-Maltland road became more pronounced, due to heavy rains, and attracted…

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Miners' Accident Question of Fund Wollongong

The Labor Daily · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 6

The South Coast miners are protecting strongly against the transference of the amount of 1360,000 which remained to the credit of the Miners'…

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Price Op Gold London, March 25

The Sun · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 6

Gold is quoted at 84s 11½d an ounce flue. That represents an increase of 1d an ounce on the rate current on Wednesday…

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Amid Rushing Waters Struggle for Life in Colliery Flood Cessnock

Evening News · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 7

SEVERAL deputies who were at work when the flood waters swept into Aberdare Colliery yesterday, are reported to have had…

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Waterside Dispute. Coal Shortage Likely. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 12

No attempt was made, to discharge the coal nnd general cargo in the Union Steam Ship Company's "black" steamer Kanna yesterday, and the vossel still lies in idleness…

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