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

Mining & the mines, 1905

720 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 32 of 36

Cancellation of Gold-mining Leases

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 November 1905 · page 13

Notice is given in the "Government Gazette" of 31st ultimo, that the following gold-mining leases have been cancelled for nonfulfilment of the labor…

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Colliery Disaster Fund Sydney

Leader · Thursday 2 November 1905 · page 3

A colliery disaster fund has been opened; and the Governor General has forwarded a subscription of £20…

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District Mining. Around About Hargraves

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 November 1905 · page 12

Hogan's battery starts crushing today on 40 tons from the Tunnel Mine, lately known as Dr. Woods'. It is expected to yield 10 dwts, to the ton,…

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Stanford-merthyr Mining Disaster. Relief for the Sufferers Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 2 November 1905 · page 1

A meeting was held at the Town Hall to-day in connection with providing relief for the sufferers in the recent mining disaster at…

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Leaderettes. Opbir Mining

Leader · Friday 3 November 1905 · page 2

A correspondent writes :—T[?] good find recently reported by [?] in Uren and Filzpatrick’s, lease [?] keeping up to its previous average…

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Mining News. Manager's Report

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 November 1905 · page 4

The Mt. David manager reports: -- "70ft. level: Stopes opposite No. 3 shaft, solid stone 2ft. 6in. thick, mainta as its payable quality, 155ft, level: Stopes above south…

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The Western Coal Contract. a Personal Explanation

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 November 1905 · page 4

In the Assembly yesterday as a matter of personal explanation. Mr. Hurley said that a scandal had been going about with which his name had been…

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Western Coal Contract Explanation by Mr. Hurley. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 3 November 1905 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, Mr J. Hurley, by way of personal explanation, said that a short time ago the…

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The New Mining Bill. Mr. Blakemore's Opinions

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 3 November 1905 · page 4

Mr. Blakemore, general manager of one of the largest mining companies in the State, yesterday expressed some opinions regarding the Mining Law Amendment Bill…

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The Stanford-merthyr Explosion. Was the Mine Fired? a Reward Offered. West Maitland

National Advocate · Friday 3 November 1905 · page 1

The manager of the Stanford-Merthyr colliery is strongly of opinion that the mine was deiherastely fired, and reward of £300 for the convict on of…

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Old Goodrich Mine

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 4 November 1905 · page 5

THE EXPRESS hears that the old Goodrich Mine is looking particularly well just now and the prospects are that this once valuable property will in the very near future boom as it did in…

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Larceny of Coal

National Advocate · Saturday 4 November 1905 · page 5

At the Bathurst Police Court yesterday, James McGuir[?], manager of the refreshment room at the Bathurst railway station, was fined 40s. with 6s…

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Mining Assessments

National Advocate · Saturday 4 November 1905 · page 2

At the Bathurst Warden's Court yesterday surface damage and rent were fixed at 20s and 6s respectively in the following cases:—F. R. Pearce, portion…

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The Mining Explosion an Arrest Made Sydney

Leader · Monday 6 November 1905 · page 2

Charles Liback, who was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the fire at the Sanford Merthyr colliery was before the court yesterday, and…

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Land and Mining Matters

Molong Argus · Friday 10 November 1905 · page 5

ON December 13, a sale of Crown Lands is to be held at the lands office, Molong. The town lots comprise three areas of 2 roods each, within the town of Manildra, adjoining…

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Mining News. Dulness at Mt. David. All Hands' Paid Off. Development Work Proceeding

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 10 November 1905 · page 4

This usually quiet little township is now practically dead as all the hands were paid off at the mine on Saturday, with the exception of a few timber men and…

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Hargraves Gold Mines Ltd

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 November 1905 · page 2

Last week the Hargraves Gold Mines, Ltd., put through a crushing of 20 tons from the Big Nugget Mine for a return of 11ozs. 16dwts,…

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Mining News

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 14 November 1905 · page 2

There are a fair number of miners beginning to gather both at the Little River and Isabefla. Some at the later place appear to be doing very well. The chief…

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The Coal Contract. News Fader's Demand Fur Investigation

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 14 November 1905 · page 2

Last week's Newsletter contained an article headed "Amazing Coal Contract Revelations".-- Another Royal Commission Required," etc., etc. The case is thus set…

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Mining Shaft Collapse. London. Monday afternoon

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 November 1905 · page 3

A mining shaft at Dreefontein collapsed killing 67 natives and one white…

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