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Mining & the mines, 1928

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Mt. Isa Mines Russo-asiatic Interests "Developments" Melbourne

The Sun · Monday 9 January 1928 · page 11

On the way to Mt. [?]sa Queensland, where his company has purchased a controlling interest in the Mt. Isa Mines Co., is Mr. Leslie Urquhat,…

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Marts-money-mines and Maritime Dearer Potatoes Cheaper Butter Egg Prices Lower

Evening News · Monday 9 January 1928 · page 5

TO-DAY'S price movements should mean smaller bills for the house-wife this week, as, although potatoes are £3 a ton dearer, and onions are up £1…

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A Mule That Loves Radio In U.S.A. Mine: Named After Announcer

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 January 1928 · page 12

It is a common practice for children to ask the "uncles" at the broadcasting stations to name their pets; even babies have been given names at the…

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Money, Mines & Merchandise City Gossip Insurance Dividend Bovril (Aust.) Leases Australian General Insurance

The Sun · Monday 9 January 1928 · page 6

Dividend at the rate of 10 per cent, per annum has been declared payable by Australian General Insurance Co,' Ltd. in respect of 1927…

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King Coal Many Pits, One Price a Sad Puzzle for the City Commissioners (No. 1)

The Sun · Monday 9 January 1928 · page 9

Eight hundred and fifty thousand tons of coal to be purchased by the City Commissioners provide just 850,000 reasons why in the words of a popular song they should "Watch their step."…

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The Stock Exchange Investments Quiet, But Firm Mining Shares are Almost Neglected

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 January 1928 · page 20

A small volume of business was recorded on 'Change on Saturday. Most gilt-edged stocks held recent gains, and the general tone was firm. Business in the mining sharemarket was negligible. The…

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Queensland Gold Yield

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 13

Statistics issued by the Queensland Mines Department reveal that the gold yield of Queensland this year shows an increase of 24,747 fine oz, valued at £105,117, compared with…

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Miners' Central Council Meets This Afternoon

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 4

The first meeting of the year of the Central Council of the Miners' Federation will be held at the central officer, Hawson Chambers, at 2.30 p.m. to-day…

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Mining. the Share Market

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 13

Business in yesterday's mining share market was at least twice as heavy as any done since the exchange reopened. Again, however, shares in only a few companies were…

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Coal Trade. Alarming_statistics. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 16

Despite the fact that the coal trade of the northern district has for several years past been diminishing with alarming rapidity, the coal export returns for the port of Newcastle…

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Twenty Killed Explosion in Mine West Frankfort (Illinois)

The Sun · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 1

Twenty-one are dead as the result of an explosion in the Industrial Coal Company's mine. It is also possible that there are other victims…

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Mine Explosion 21 DEAD : 30 Trapped West Frankfort (Ill)

Evening News · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 10

TWENTY-ONE miners were killed as a result of an expioston in the Industrial Coal Co's mine here this morning. Thirty other men have been trapped…

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New Game "Copper, Silver and Gold" Procedure Explained

The Sun · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 19

How many people have heard of the new game of chance-- "Copper, Silver and Gold," which was the subject of a police prosecution at Wollongong…

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Game of Chance. Copper, Silver, and Gold. Wollongong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 15

At the Police Court to-day Charles Stanton, who has been conducting tho "White City," au aggregation of sideshows, pleaded guilty to a charge of having played a game of chance…

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1300 Men Idle. Mine Stoppages. Trouble at Kurri Kurri. Kurri Kurri

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 11

Approximately 1300 men are idle as a result of the cessation at Hebburn Nos. 1 and 2 and Edington collieries. A dispute occurred before the Christmas…

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Money, Mines & Merchandise City Gossip Beath, Schiess, Ltd. Debenture Dividend Softgoods Company's Debentures

The Sun · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 4

As trustee for debenture holders in Beath, Schiess and Felstead, Ltd. (in liquidation), the Trustees, Executors, and Agency Company, Ltd., has…

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"Copper, Silver, and Gold" New Game of Chance Wins 21 Days' Gaol

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 2

WOLLONGONG, Monday.--For engaging in a game known as "copper, silver, and gold," Charles Stanton, of Stanton's show, known as the White…

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King Coal Huge Savings Possible Water Freight Cheaper Facilities Needed at Bunnerong (No. 2)

The Sun · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 13

With the re-opening of tenders for its coal requirements, for one year's supply instead of 850,000 tons for three years, other factors beside suitability and quality will need to be considered by our Civic Commissioners…

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Miners on Strike. Three Collieries Idle

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 11 January 1928 · page 14

Miners employed at Hebburn No. 1, Hebburn No. 2 and Elrington collieries, in the Cessnock, N.S.W., district, have ceased work. Between 1200 and 1300 men…

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Coal Shipments

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 11 January 1928 · page 3

The amount of coal (including bunkers) shipped at Newcastle during the week ended December 30, for places beyond the state was 37,328 tons,…

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