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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 15 of 38

The Coal Strike

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 13 April 1895 · page 2

The movement for a general strike amongst the northern miners has virtually collapsed, the Wallsend lodge deciding by 450 to 20 to withdraw all strike notices…

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Gold at Spence's Gully

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1895 · page 6

SOME excitement was created in Molong on Thursday over the reported discovery of gold at Spence's Gully, which is situated between three and four miles from Molong, in a…

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Mount Drysdale Mining

National Advocate · Monday 15 April 1895 · page 3

At a recent meeting of the Mount Drysdale directors it was decided to at once erect machinery for crushing purposes, also a winding plant. Any person…

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The Miners' Trouble

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 16 April 1895 · page 2

Addressing a mass meeting at Lambton Mr. Curley, the Miners' Secretary, said that it was a scandal and a disgrace that powerful coal companies should grind men…

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Mitchell's Creek Mine

National Advocate · Friday 19 April 1895 · page 2

The yield from the above mine, at present managed by Mr. J. A. Findlay has during the past fortnight been the largest (both in quantity handled, and amount…

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The Wentworth Proprietary Mine

National Advocate · Friday 19 April 1895 · page 3

The Wentworth Proprietary Gold Mine is evidently establishing as great a name for itself in London as it has done in these colonies. The London secretary…

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Cobar Mining

National Advocate · Friday 19 April 1895 · page 1

Splendid stone ia still being raised in the Eldorado claim at Mount Drysdale from a very substantial body of ore. The Drysdale mine looks very well, and is…

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Mining Scraps

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 20 April 1895 · page 5

REGARDING the announcement in last week's Express anent the reported sensational discovery of gold at Spence's Gully, we paid a visit to the spot last week with a view to…

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The Newcastle Miners. NEWCASTLE, Sunday night

National Advocate · Monday 22 April 1895 · page 2

The miners' strike at Minmi has been settled. The men asked to return, but as the manager refused to receive any than individual applications, over three…

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2nd Edition The World Two 'Japanese Warships' off Sydney Heads. the Forts Open Fire, But the Vessels Get in Because of the Failure of a Mine. Sydney, Sunday night

National Advocate · Monday 22 April 1895 · page 3

The annual manning of guns at the forta at Sydney Heads yesterday, was made the occasion for some instruction in a coastal defence scheme. Two…

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The Colliery Trouble. Strikes Declared "Off." Miners Return to Work. Newcastle

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 23 April 1895 · page 2

The Wallsend, Hetton, Wickham, and Bullock Island lodges, have withdrawn their notices to cease work. These lodges having withdrawn, and the Borehole miners making…

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The Mount Drysdale Mine

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1895 · page 1

A general meeting of the shareholders of the Drysdale Goldmining Company was held in the company's office on Thursday evening. The chairman, Mr…

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Mudgee Mining

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1895 · page 1

At Hargraves the various claims are looking well. The Messrs. Lang have a party of experienced men prospecting a reef on their ground, which promises well,…

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Binni Creek Gold Field

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1895 · page 2

The washings for the week, on the whole have been more encouraging, and the best washing since the field opened has been got by Lane and party in what…

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£150,000,000 in Gold. Kept in Reserve for War

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1895 · page 3

The safety and good condition of the 'treasure chest' are subjects of consider, able interest to combatants and non-combatants of all ranks during the time of…

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2nd Editor The World Cobar Mining Items. COBAR

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1895 · page 3

Manager Cvow broaght in 180oz. of smelted gold from the Great Western Extended (late Albion Mine), Cobar. One hundred and forty tons, making…

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In Parliament. Captain Close. Country Magistrates. Civil Service Act. Asiatic Immigration. Mr. Eddy's Salary. Coal-mines' Bill. the New Mining Bill. Private Property. the Second Heading Carried. Payment of Members. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 24 April 1895 · page 3

In the Assembly yesterday, The Colonial Secretary (Mr. Brunker), in reply to Mr. Morgan, said he had wade inquiries of tho Major-General commanding…

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The Coal Miners

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 25 April 1895 · page 3

The distress in the Newcastle district is very acute, and the charities are severely taxed to cope with it even partially…

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The Coal Mines Bill

National Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1895 · page 1

The Council's amendments in the Coal Mines Regulation Bill were debated in the Assembly on Tuesday, tonic important alterations iu the measure being disagreed to…

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Searching for Gold

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 25 April 1895 · page 3

It is reported that a Sydney syndicate is about to upend £20,000 to thoroughly test the mineral resources of the ranges in the Gundagai district…

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