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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 18 of 57

Mines an Agriculture. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 17 May 1902 · page 2

It is understood that Mr. Sullivan chief clerk in the Mines Department', will be appriciated permanent head of that department and Mr. W. S. Campbell, Director of…

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Mining. Forest Reefs

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 17 May 1902 · page 4

The manager of the Carbine, Forest Reefs reports:—"Taking out wash from western stope; made pass up out of chamber on south side, and now starting to open drive at top…

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Blayney Mining and Smelting Company

Leader · Saturday 17 May 1902 · page 2

The syndica[?]e which [?] purchased the B[?]ayney Mining and Smelting Company has commenced pumping the mine out. It is reported…

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Gold Mining Lease

National Advocate · Monday 19 May 1902 · page 2

The application of M. Sheahan for a gold mining lease No. 36, county Bathurst, parish Lyndhurst, of 4 acres 3 reods, has been granted, subject to a special…

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The Anthracite Miners. LONDON

National Advocate · Monday 19 May 1902 · page 3

The "Standard" states that the anthracite miners of America seek to transfer their burden regarding the shortening of their laborers' hours and…

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Mining at Clear Creek

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 19 May 1902 · page 2

Mr. William Sinclair brought into town to-day a Cake of smelted gold weighing 62 ounces the result of a crushing of 55 tons from Sinclair and…

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Mining. Mt. Gaynor Copper Mine

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 20 May 1902 · page 2

Mr. D. J. Fitzpatrick deserves success for the patience be has exercised and the enterprise shown by him in connection with the Mt Gaynor…

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Smokeless Coal

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 20 May 1902 · page 3

The Mayor of Sydney and several other gentlemen visited the fighting station at the Palace Theatre on Saturday and inspected a quantity of smokeless coal, which Mr. George Adams is…

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Clear Creek Mine

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 May 1902 · page 2

Yesterday we were shown by Mr. Sinclair a cake of retorted gold weighing 62ozs, which was taken from a crushing of 55 tons of stone and consisting of nine…

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Mining News

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 20 May 1902 · page 3

The Mount David manager reports:--300ft level: Main north-west drive extended 27ft. total from crosscut 139ft., no change. 220ft level: South-west crosscut extended 17ft., total…

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Mining at Clear Creek and Wattle Flat

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 20 May 1902 · page 3

A cake of smelted gold was brought into Bathurst on Monday weighing 62oz.. the result of a crushing of 55 tons of stone from Sinclair and Wilson's roof, Clear Creek…

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Coal Mine Disaster. 250 People Killed. LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 May 1902 · page 3

The Fraterville mine at Coal Creek, Tennessee, has exploded, flames issuing from the shafts. There were 250 persons killed…

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'Mining at Gallimont

Leader · Wednesday 21 May 1902 · page 2

The Gallimont has obtained 35[?]z from a crushing of 100 tons from the 450ft level. The stone has taken from 125ft along the shoot of ore. This is…

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Bathurst District Mining

Leader · Wednesday 21 May 1902 · page 2

Mr William Sinclair brought into Bathurst on Monday from Clear Creek a cake of smelted gold weighing 61[?]z, the result of a crushing of 55 tons…

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District Intelligence. a Gold Case

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 21 May 1902 · page 3

R. A. Garbutt, of Back Creek, Rockley, miner, has a quartz battery and W. H. Mackay and others a gold case at the same place. Mackay…

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Explosion in a Mine 250 People Killed. London

Leader · Wednesday 21 May 1902 · page 2

The Fraterville mine at Coal Creek, Tennessee, U.S.A., exploded; The flames in the mine issued from this shafts,…

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The Chinese War Imdemnity. "No Saves " Pay Gold. LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 May 1902 · page 3

The Chinese protest against paying the War indemnity in gold…

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Gold, Bright Gold

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 May 1902 · page 14

"How I long to hear it jingle." But jingling gold is of no earthly use to the party who suffers ill health. In our climate the fearful droughts, use…

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Mt. David Mine

Leader · Thursday 22 May 1902 · page 2

The manager of the Mount David Gold-mining Company, N.L , reports for the week ended the 17th instant: — 300ft level: Making good progress…

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Mining at Clear Creek

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 May 1902 · page 14

Mr. William Sinclair brought into town today a cake of smelted gold, weighing 62 ounces, the result of a crushing of 55 tons from Sinclair and…

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