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Mining & the mines, 1926

5,943 stories in Sydney's papers · page 67 of 250

Militants Wanted Northern Miners

The Workers' Weekly · Wednesday 31 March 1926 · page 3

Rothbury ami Stanford Merthyr No. 2 miners have been on strike for a period of five months. Safety lamps were introduced into these…

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Mount Isa Mines, Limited

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 March 1926 · page 19

The following progress report has been received from the mine superintendent of Mount [?] Mines, Limited, for the period ended March 16.-Simpson Area: Davidson shaff, Black Star lode, 200ft level…

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Price of Gold

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 March 1926 · page 19

Gold was quoted in London on Monday at 84/11½ per ounce fine, an increase of /0¾ on the price ruling since Friday…

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In and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 31 March 1926 · page 10

A radio message was yesterday received from Mr. A. E. Crawford, superintendent driller for the Ormildah Oil Development Ct., Ltd., Sepik Valley Mandated Territory of New Guinea,…

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Price of Fine Gold

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 31 March 1926 · page 22

Gold was quoted in the London bullion market on Monday, our correspondent cables, at 84s 11 12d per ounce fine, compared with 84s 10 34d on…

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Keeping the Officials Hebburn No. 1 Colliery to It

The Workers' Weekly · Wednesday 31 March 1926 · page 2

During the loading operations on an oversea ship last week, the shipping master intended [?]o reduce the number of men to load ships…

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Mining. the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 March 1926 · page 19

There was rather more business in the mining share market yesterday, but a general further tall in, base metal prices was reflected in a lowering of the tone. With the…

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“Western Miners Look Here!” Wake Up to These Facts

The Workers' Weekly · Wednesday 31 March 1926 · page 3

The miners in the west contemplate fighting the coal owners for an increase in wages, the following analysis of the financial position of the above company will not be amiss…

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Mining Disputes. Statement by Federation Officials

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 31 March 1926 · page 8

The attitude of the miners in regard to the proposed establishment of local boards for the settlement of disputes was defined last Friday in a joint statement issued by…

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American Miners' Strike. Losing Fight Forces Men to Return to Work

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 31 March 1926 · page 4

After almost six months of idleness in the anthracite region the mines are to open again, and the miners are to return to the pits…

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T.B. MINERS Dr. Mitchell’s Report Extract from the W.A. Capitalist Daily, the “West Australian,” March 16th, 1926

The Workers' Weekly · Wednesday 31 March 1926 · page 4

In his report to the Minister for Mines (Mr Troy[?]. regarding the condition of men recently withdrawn from active work on the mines as the result of medical tests revealing the…

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Coorabin Collieries

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 13

For some time past operations have ceased at Coorabin collieries owing to working capital having become exhausted in the effort to cope with the water in the main shaft. Lately…

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Riverina Collieries, Ltd

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 26

At a special meeting of debenture holders in Riverina Collieries, Ltd., our Albury correspondent advises, Mr. H. E. Bullivant, one of the trustees…

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Relief for Miners No Work at Colliery West Maitland

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 9

Following a visit by the Minister for Labor and Industry, relief was made available to-day for miners and mechanics at the South Maitland…

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Southern Miners

The Labor Daily · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 6

The district executive of the Southern Coalfields miners meat this week at Wollongong. Messrs. Dan Rees (general president). and D. J…

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Colliery Rules Appeal Is Upheld

The Labor Daily · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 6

Mr. Justice Ferguson, in Chambers, yesterday, upheld an appeal by way of special case from a decision of Mr. Longfield, S.M., at the Police Court,…

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Price of Gold

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 13

Gold was quoted in London on Tuesday, our correspondents cable, at 84/11 per ounce fine, a fall of ½d on the day…

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Miners' Claim Succeeds. Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 13

At a recent District Court some Mount Pleasant miners sued the company for the amount of money they had been fined for having filled dirt with coal. The reserved…

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In and About the Mines

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 26

For the period from February 1 to March [?] Empire Tin Sluicing Co. reports having treated 5922 cubic yards of material for a return of 3 tons 6cwt. 3qr. of concentrates…

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Price of Fine Gold

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 26

Gold was quoted in the London bullion market on 'Tuesday, our correspondent cables, at 8411 per ounce fine, a fall of 12d on the day…

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