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

Mining & the mines, 1902

1,125 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 57

The Johannesburg Mines. London, Monday night

Leader · Wednesday 9 April 1902 · page 3

The President of the Johannesburg of Mines estimate that the Roger Government obtained £2,697,173 worth of gold while holding the mines, besides…

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Mining Fatality at Millthorpe. MILLTHORPE

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 April 1902 · page 2

A miner named William Power was killed in his claim at Eddy's Paddock, Forest Roofs, yesterday, by a fall of earth…

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The Rand Mines. Roer Government's Inexhaustable Treasury. London, Monday afternoon

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 April 1902 · page 2

The President of the Johannesburg Chamber of Mines estimates that the Boer Government obtained £2,697,173 worth of gold while holding the Rand…

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Rich Gold in the West. Reported Alluvial Find. Perth (W.a.)

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 April 1902 · page 3

The following telegram was received on Saturday from Mr. Madden, the resident magistrate at Roeburne Bay, by the Under-Secretary of Mines:—…

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General News of the Week State and interstate Occurrences. Rich Gold Find

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 14

The following telegram was received on Saturday from Mr. Madden, the resident magistrate at Rocbourne Bay, by the Under-Secretary of Mines:—…

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Suffocated by Coal Gas. Death of a Country Visitor to Sydney. Another Man Rendered Unconscious

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 April 1902 · page 17

A peculiar ease of coal gas poisoning was reported to the Leichhardt police last week, the victim being a visitor from the country, named Frederick…

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Mount David Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 11 April 1902 · page 4

The Mount David manager reports :--Three hundred feet level: Making fair progress with the main north-west drive; no change. 220ft. level: More stone making in the main…

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Parkes Mining

Leader · Friday 11 April 1902 · page 2

Just now mining is at a complete standstill in the Parkes district owing to the scar city of water, and the suspension of mining operations, coming as it does on top of the…

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Mining News

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 11 April 1902 · page 4

The Macquarie No. 1 dredge last week recovered 65oz. gold for 131 hours' work. Bathurst, Monday.--Messrs. Sinclair and Wilson brought into town on Saturday 55oz. of…

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Their Weight in Gold

Molong Argus · Friday 11 April 1902 · page 11

AN ingenious English arithmetician, assuming that the Boer army proper contained originally about 22,870 men, averaging in weight 154lbs., and, accepting the…

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Gulf Creek Copper Mines. BARRABA

National Advocate · Saturday 12 April 1902 · page 3

The Gulf Creek Copper Mines have dispensed with over three hundred men, including all the miners. The calciners are putting through…

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Gold Mining Lease

National Advocate · Monday 14 April 1902 · page 2

Gold mining lease No. 8, county Bathurst, parish Kenilworth, consisting of four acres and held by W. F. Pratt, has been declared void…

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Milling. Mount David Mine

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 14 April 1902 · page 3

The Mount David manager reports:—Three hundred feet level: Making fair progress with the main north-west drive ; no change. 220ft level: Moro stone making…

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The Vale of Clwydd Colliery. a Difference About Working Conditions

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 15 April 1902 · page 2

Some discontent was caused among a number of the miners employed at the Vale of Clwydd colliery, yesterday, by the action of the manager in keeping them at the bottom of the mine for a…

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Coal and Diamonds. Mr. W. M. Vivian Interviewed

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1902 · page 3

Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Vivian, who always receive a hearty welcome from their many friends in Bathurst when they re-visit us, are at present on a…

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Socialist Riots in Belgium. General Miners Strike Ordered. London

Leader · Tuesday 15 April 1902 · page 3

The socialistic agitation in Belgium is extremely grave. Four thousand strikers near Cha[?]leroi awaited the arrival of the train by which…

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Mining. Wattle Flat

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 April 1902 · page 2

The mining industry at Wattle Flat keeps in a very depressed state owing to the continued drought. Alluvial mining is only carried on under great…

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The Meroo Miners' Petition

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 April 1902 · page 14

Department of Mines and Agriculture. Sir,— With reference to your letter of the 28th ultime, respecting…

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Cancellation of Mining Permit

National Advocate · Thursday 17 April 1902 · page 2

Application was made to the Warden's Court yesterday, by Jerome Ahearn for the cancellation of a permit to enter private lands, 146, portion 20, in the parish of…

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A "Canadian" Matter. Dept. of Mines and Agriculture, Sydney, 12th March, 1902

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 April 1902 · page 14

Sir,— With reference to the letter dated 20th ultimo, presented by you from Mr. Arthur Croft, of the "Gulgong Advertiser" office,…

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