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

Mining & the mines, 1903

1,018 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 34 of 51

Fire at Waratah Colliery Sydney

Leader · Friday 7 August 1903 · page 3

The outbreak of fire in a portion of the old workings of the Waratah Colliery is more serious than appeared yesterday…

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The Mount David Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 August 1903 · page 4

After six or seven years' battling with adverse elements, Mount David (N.S.W.) has at last (says the "Bulletin") got into smooth financial water. Co. has now a credit balance of over £1000, clear of…

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The Victorian Miners Delegate. Work in the Western District

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 August 1903 · page 3

Mr. Whitworth the Victorian miners' delegate, who was in the Orange district last week, and returned to Lithgow on Monday night, says that he received a very warm welcome from the Airly miners…

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Mining News. in Sunny Corner District

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 August 1903 · page 4

A party of local miners have secured the contract for raising a considerable quantity of stone at the Razorback Mine, situated near Ilford. The contract price is said to be 6s 6d per ton…

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Mining. Burnt Yards

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 4

At the New Prince of Wales, Burnt Yards, the shaft has been sunk a total of 324ft. F[?] the past three weeks the ground has been very hard. and had shooting…

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Alleged Mining Fraud

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 August 1903 · page 2

There are rumors that an alleged mining fraud will probably be ventilated in the Mudgee Police Court, although neither of the parties…

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A Miners' Conference

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 11 August 1903 · page 2

It was reported in Saturday's papers that representatives of the Northern, Southern, and Western Employees' Associations would meet in Sydney to- day for…

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Coal- Getting Machines

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 11 August 1903 · page 2

There are now (says Saturday's "Newcastle Herald") six coal- cutting machines in use at Messrs. J. and W. Brown's Pelaw Alain Colliery. The output has not yet…

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Mining News

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 11 August 1903 · page 3

For the first seven months of the year 139,825oz. of gold, valued at £593,938, were produced in this State. The Victorian gold yield for July was 55,215oz. being an increase of 28,633oz over the…

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Gold Discovery near Wyalong. Some Good Prospects. Wyalong

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1903 · page 2

There was much excitement in mining circles in consequence of a new gold discovery at Blow Clear Station. 18 miles north west of Wyalong. The…

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Federation of Coal Miners. Sydney, Tuesday

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 August 1903 · page 3

A meeting of representatives of coal miners from all parts of the State was held to-day at the Trades Hall, when ajnumber of matters affecting colliery…

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Good Gold Struck

The Gulgong Advertiser · Thursday 13 August 1903 · page 1

It is reported that good gold has been struck at Hasenkam’s old mine, (The Shell Back) at a depth of 160 feet. The mine, is now in the hands…

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Mining News

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 August 1903 · page 15

Hogan's mine at Tucker's Hill looks better than ever, and a really sensational return is quite possible. One or two local men have shares in…

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The Month's Gold Yield

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 August 1903 · page 18

A return, compiled by the Department of Mines, shows that the gold produced in this State during the month of July was 49,891oz., valued…

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Mudgee's Mining Industry

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 August 1903 · page 11

Mr. Richards, who visited Victoria last week with the object of bringing capitalists to this district, to bring about a revival of mining in the…

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Mining at Cullenbone

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 August 1903 · page 18

A syndicate has been formed to work 20 acres of alluvial gold land on Mr. J. U. Atkinson's property at Cullenbone, the spot being in the bend…

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Outside District News. Pastoral, Mining, Agricultural and Various Matters. Sub-Inspector Day

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 August 1903 · page 18

Sub-inspector Day, who received his first big lift in the force through the part he played in the final scene with Angel and Thurston, the bushrangers,…

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Mount Victoria. a New Coal Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 August 1903 · page 5

The Victoria Falls Ravine Coal Mine is making a beginning. Men are to be started immediately to put in a drive. As the coal is of remarkably good quality it's but a matter of proving the quantity to…

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Against the Coal Mines Wages Bill

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 August 1903 · page 9

A petition was presented in the Assembly on Wednesday by Mr. H. Clarke from William Brown, colliery proprietor, carrying on business in conjunction with John…

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Colliery Proprietors' Petition

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 August 1903 · page 9

In the Assembly yesterday, Mr. J. Hurley presented a petition signed by representatives of the Vale of Clwydd Coal Company, the Lithgow Valley Colliery, the…

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