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

Mining & the mines, 1904

897 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 22 of 45

Stolen Gold

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 20 June 1904 · page 2

A man named James Tremowen has been remanded by the Bathurst Bench on a charge of having a quantity of smelted gold, value £30, in his…

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Coal for the East

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 21 June 1904 · page 3

Reports have been published recently from Mr. J. B. Suttor, Commercial Agent in the East, with reference to the prospect for New South Wales coal on the China…

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Mining Leases Cancelled

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 June 1904 · page 2

The following leases held under the Mining on Private Lands Act have been cancelled for non-fulfilment of the labour conditions:—(Oberon 6) T. Buckland,…

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Forest Reefs Mining

Leader · Tuesday 21 June 1904 · page 4

Some results of great interest have been attained at the Be[?]eree Deep Lead (Forest Reefs). The main drive has proved payable wash, fully 70ft…

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The Invicta Mine, Gulgong

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 June 1904 · page 9

The Invicta Mine at Three Mile, near Gulgong, which has been worked far the past nine months, has at 108 feet got water level, and the o[?]e,…

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Mining News

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 June 1904 · page 9

Deep alluvial has been found at Grenfell, and gives promise of splendid results. The sinking is 220 feet. There are rumors that a strong…

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The Ladies’ Column. for Mine and Thine

The Gulgong Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1904 · page 5

EUGENIE C, DOLSON. At evening. in our dear old home, We plan [?]. you and I. An hopefully for years to come…

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Outside District News. Pastoral, Mining, Agricultural and Various Matters. Have You Got Your Elector's Right?

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 June 1904 · page 10

Have you got your elector's right? If not, you must get it before the 1st July, or you will be disfranchised. Go to the nearest policeman and t[?]ll…

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Miners' Accident Relief Fund

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 June 1904 · page 4

Some time ago the Minister for Mines, Mr. J. Kidd, was waited upon by the members of the Labour party, who made a request that the allowances granted from…

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The Mount David Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 June 1904 · page 3

The manager of the Mount David G.M. Company reports for the week ended June 18 as follows'--No. 1 level: Have been sloping north-west of pump shaft, stone 18…

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Mining Leases Cancelled

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 June 1904 · page 6

The following leases held under the Mining on Private Lands Act have been cancelled for non-fulfilment of the labour conditions:--(Oberon 6) T. Buck]and, portion…

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Sunk by Mines. London, Wednesday afternoon

National Advocate · Friday 24 June 1904 · page 3

The Japanese have captured a junk near Fort Arthur. The Chinamen aboard report that two Russian destroyers and the steamer Hsintaiping…

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Katoomba Items. Will the Mine Re-open?

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 June 1904 · page 3

The death occurred in Sydney on Saturday last of one of our old residents, Miss A. Costigan, of "Athens," Katoomba-street, whilst undergoing an operation for…

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The Cobar Chesney Mine. Intentions of the Syndicates

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 June 1904 · page 3

The "Herald" mining reporter writes:--During my recent visit the sale of the Chesney-Cobar mine to the Great Cobar Copper Alining Syndicate was arranged…

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Millions of Gold Hoarded in Europe's War Chests

Molong Argus · Friday 24 June 1904 · page 2

It is an interesting and little-known fact that of all the great nations of Europe Great treasure hoses of gold to go to when she…

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Another Russian Disaster. Two Destroyers Sunk by Mines. London

Leader · Friday 24 June 1904 · page 3

The Japanese captured a junk near Port Arthur, The Chinamen aboard reported that two Russian destroyers and a steamer had struck mines at the…

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Mining Development

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 25 June 1904 · page 2

Reports from Carcoar state that results of great interest have been attained at the Beneree Deep Lead, Forest Reefs. The main drive has proved payable wash at fully 70ft across, with…

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That Melted Gold

National Advocate · Saturday 25 June 1904 · page 2

James Tromewen, on remand, was again before the Bathurst Police Court on a charge of having in his possession two pieces of melted gold, valued at £30,…

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Cadia Hill Gold Mine Co

Leader · Monday 27 June 1904 · page 2

The above company report for the week past having sunk ten feet in the lode and completed timbering. The prospect is very much…

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Mining Cancellations

Leader · Monday 27 June 1904 · page 2

Notice appears in the “Gazette” that it is the intention to cancel the mineral leases held by G. Gander, Nos. 9506 and 9529, county…

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