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

Mining & the mines, 1899

1,428 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 21 of 72

Green Swamp Copper Mine

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 25 May 1899 · page 3

At the Green Swamp prospecting operations are being vigorously carried on in the ground which many years ago turned out large quantities of copper. Slade and…

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Mining. at Mount David

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 25 May 1899 · page 3

We understand that the claim which was being worked by L. Cozier and party, adjoining the Mount David Company's ground, has been sold to a syndicate, who…

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At Eskbank Colliery

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 May 1899 · page 4

Efforts have been made during the week to settle the trouble at this colliery. The miners secretary states that the manager declined to entertain a proposal to work under the old system pending the…

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The Stringy Bark Gold-field

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 26 May 1899 · page 7

Mr. Richards, M.L.A., writes :—Having been communicated with by Mr. D. McMillcn, hon. sec. of the Stringy Bark Progress…

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Glanmire Copper Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 May 1899 · page 3

The Bathurst correspondent of the Sunday Times writes that the value of the Glanmire copper mine has been considerably enhanced by a discovery of the greatest importance. Last year a lot of money…

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Mining

Molong Argus · Friday 26 May 1899 · page 3

Mining on Cargo is being carried on steadily, which I have no doubt will tend to more vigorous action. The most noteworthy development has occurred in the McMahoa…

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Wattle Flat Mines

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 May 1899 · page 5

More rain is again needed for the mining industry generally, particularly for the alluvial workings, as the field is practically worked out for other than sluicing and puddling, and both processes require a…

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A Mining Scandal. Dredging for Gold. The Game Exposed. [?]stroying Rivers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 26 May 1899 · page 5

Dredging for gold is the latest edge of the mine promoter. Syn[?]cates are in formation, and for[?]ues are said to be slumbering in…

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"The Peaks" Silver Mines

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 May 1899 · page 3

These mines are situated on the northern hills of the most eastern of the three hills called "The Peaks." about 10 miles from Upper Burragorang post-office, and five miles from Mt. Colong. Although…

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Mining News

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 May 1899 · page 5

We are informed that a Lithgow party has acquired a good copper show at Brown's Creek, in the Rockley district. The party consists of seventeen, fourteen of whom are contributing and three…

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Miners Aggregate Meeting. Another Conference Requested

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 May 1899 · page 4

An aggregate meeting of miners was held last night in the miners room, Oddfellows hall. There was a large attendance, and the president of the association occupied the chair. The minutes of the…

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A Miners' Conference. the Legal Eight Hours. Opposed by Northumber-land Miners. London

National Advocate · Friday 26 May 1899 · page 3

The Intercolonial Miners' Congress, sitting at Brussels, representing, 1,100,000 miners, support the legal eight boors, while 80,000 Northumberland…

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The Coal Weighing Difficulty. at the Vale of Clwydd

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 May 1899 · page 4

We regret to hear that trouble has arisen at the Vale of Clwydd mine during the week. The miners secretary informs us that the men offered to continue at the old rate of 1s 8d, and forego any claim…

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Gulgong Goldfield

The Gulgong Advertiser · Friday 26 May 1899 · page 4

An area of 1187 actes in the proclaimed Gulgong goldfield reserve. County of Philip parish of Galambine (Green Swamp) has been revoked…

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Mining

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 27 May 1899 · page 5

Mining operations have again been revived at the Old Surface Hill, near Long'a Corner. Messrs. Shephard and Falvey have obtained Government aid, and are now…

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Mining. Mount David

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 27 May 1899 · page 3

The manager reports for the week ending May 20.-'155ft level: Holed through to south drive from monkey winze 63ft torn plat, laid rails for 60ft; am now…

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Gold-Dredging Operations. Ministerial Visit of Inspection

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 27 May 1899 · page 2

Mr. Cook, Minister for Mines and Agriculture, has oppressed his intention of leaving town by the western mail train on Friday evening, June 2, with a Parliamentary…

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Mine Concentrates. Sofala

National Advocate · Monday 29 May 1899 · page 3

The monthly essort which 1eft Sofala on Thursday took 310 ounces of gold…

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The Burraga Mine

National Advocate · Monday 29 May 1899 · page 3

Lewis Lloyd, owner of Burraga mine, Bathurst district (N.S.W.), left for England last week. The mine goes on as usual making a big monthly profit from…

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Miners' Conference at Brussels. Nationalisation of Miners. London, Saturday

National Advocate · Monday 29 May 1899 · page 3

The International Miners' Congress at Brussels has unanimously recommended the nationalisation of mines…

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