James Horne syndicate
Location #386 - 'Kawarau' Coal Mine
Group Number 3

Group Members

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No Last Name First Names Maiden Name Relationship Occupation Born Died School Year
1 Horn James Syndicate head Miner

Notes

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Note Date Short Description Note Text
3304 1899 The James Horn syndicate was formed.

The dredging boom generated a big demand for coal which led to a need for a good reliable source of coal which could be obtained for a reasonable price. From this need was born a scheme to monopolise the supply of coal and gain the cheapest price. In June, a syndicate headed by James Horn was formed to try and achieve this. They started by purchasing John Pryde's coal leases in Adams Gully, and continued to run the 'Kawarau' mines. (#255 and #386)

3305 1900 The Cromwell and Bannockburn Colliery Company was formed.

In April, the Cromwell and Bannockburn Colliery Company was floated. The shares and assets of the James Horn syndicate were purchased by the coal company.


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