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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1895

750 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 38

The Western Collieries

National Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1895 · page 3

No settlement has yet been mode in the dispute concerning tho hewing rate reduction at the Zig Zag pit. The men did not go to work either on Monday or…

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Mining. Wilcannia Mining. Wilcannia

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 28 March 1895 · page 2

Considerable excitement has been occasioned locally owing to the reports received from Milparinka to the effect that a rich reef was struck in House's claim at Little…

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The Seaham Miners. NEWCASTLE, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1895 · page 3

The Seaham miners had an interview with the manager as to the new terms to-day, which are that non-unionists be given 15 bords to be picked by unionists,…

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A Great Gold Find. WILCANNIA

National Advocate · Thursday 28 March 1895 · page 3

A rumoured gold discovery has been made at Little Band, Milparnka. A trial assay gave 100oz to the ton…

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In Parliament. Garangula Goldfield. Berrima Gaol. Mr. Eddy's Expenses. Tram Guards' Duties. Local Government Bill. the Land Bill in the Upper House. Another Important Amendment. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 28 March 1895 · page 2

In the Assembly yesterday, Mr. Reid, in reply to Mr. Sobey, said the Garangula goldfield was on privately-owned land, and it was understood that certain…

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Mining. Gold at Morrissey's Paddock

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 3

Several duffers have been bottomed outside Morrissey' paddock, near the Canadian, and there is now little hope of a ran being found, (says the Mudges Guardian.) Milne…

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The Cobar Copper Mine

National Advocate · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 2

The new water jacket furnace at the copper mine was started on Saturday ; evening, and is working well. It will give employment to a large number of…

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Wyalong Mining. WYALONG

National Advocate · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 3

A small rush has set in owing to the discovery of Antonio Mic[?]en and party, in a golly about three-quarters of a-mile long. The prospects give from 1½oz to…

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Mining at Wattle Flat

National Advocate · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 2

Water ia daily getting scarcer both for domestic and mining purposes. Two crushing machines are still idle with the floors choked with quartz. The Oakey…

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Mining. COBAR. (Leader.) Mount Drysdale

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 4

The Eldorado.—Mr. Horsley, manager, 16 men working. The main shaft is down 165ft and they ore sinking on splendid gold. Bagging ore is still going on, and they have 50…

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Mining at Back Creek. MOLONG. Friday night

National Advocate · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 3

Alluvial gold has been discovered at Back Creek, near Warne. Several men on prospect have got from one to four weights, while one piece of gold found weighed an…

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Great Cobar Copper Mine

National Advocate · Monday 1 April 1895 · page 2

During the week the members of the syndicate working the Cobar Copper Mine paid a visit of inspection, says the Herald, on the occasion of the starting…

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Gold Discovery Near Molong

National Advocate · Monday 1 April 1895 · page 2

It is reported that gold has been found at Back Creek, about 30 miles from Molong, in the direction of Warne, which is the nearest township to the place…

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Mining. Hill End

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 1 April 1895 · page 4

Ackermann's Goldmine (Hawkins' hill.)—Work (in three shifts) is being pushed ahead in the old Conconda tunnel, which is now in over 400ft, in very hard blue country. This…

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The Newcastle Miners. a Secret Strike Ballot

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 1 April 1895 · page 2

The Newcastle Miners' Delegate Board has decided to order a secret ballot of the miners in the district to decide whether there shall be a strike or not…

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The West Australian Goldfields

National Advocate · Monday 1 April 1895 · page 2

It is reported that a party of prospectors are close to Coolgardie, and are bringing in a large quantity of gold obtained from near Mount Catherine. The…

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Fatal Mining Accident. HILLGROVE

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1895 · page 3

A miner named P. O'Neill fell down a shaft in the Baker's Creek Company. The staging gave way and he fell 30ft. His mates picked him up mutilated and…

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A Good Gold Reef. GUNNEDAH, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1895 · page 3

A gold reef has been discovered at Crow Mountain, 65 miles away, at 15 feet, by M'Kenzie and M'Mair. Specimen, stone of 121bs contained 6ozs gold…

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The Miners' Trouble

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 3 April 1895 · page 2

Several of the Labor members addressed meetings of miners at Stockton and Lambton on Monday, urging resistance to further reduction in wages…

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Cowra. Publican's Fined. Another Gold Rush

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 3 April 1895 · page 2

At the Police Court on Monday, before Mr. Barham, Police Magistrate, the Excise Officer proceeded against David Clifton, brewer, for neglecting to enter in his…

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