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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 33 of 36

The Phoenix Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 November 1905 · page 4

At the Phoenix mine work is being pushed along vigorously. Last Saturday, was pay-day, when some two hundred pounds were paid away in connection…

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The Mount David Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 November 1905 · page 4

Operations at the Mt. David are being concentrated on the sinking of the incline shaft, and opening up the lower workings. The shaft was sunk 30ft. last week in soft…

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Mining News

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 November 1905 · page 4

Negotiations for the sale of the Great Cobar Syndicate's interests to an English company for something like £850,000 -have been reported as proceeding for a…

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Goodrich Gold Mine. (To the Editor of the Molong Express)

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 18 November 1905 · page 15

SIR,—A late issue of the EXPRESS contains a paragraph referring to the above mine. It [?] interest your readers to know that the [?]er was the first person that ever drove a…

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Copper Hill Mine. (To the Editor of the Molong Express)

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 18 November 1905 · page 5

SIR—In the EXPRESS of 4th inst. reference is made to the above mine and the opinion expressed that it will be again successfully worked in the near future. I hope that your prophecy…

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Mining News

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 20 November 1905 · page 2

Mr. James Spratt has erected a five-head battery at Mullion Creek. Crushing has commenced, and it is Mr. Spratt's intention to crush for the…

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Mining News

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 21 November 1905 · page 2

The "Cobar Herald" says:--The matter of getting the slag away at the copper mine is one which from time to [?] gives the Syndicate considerable trouble…

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Mining Scene at Cargo. Two Bulls Take Possession of a Digger’s Hole

Leader · Tuesday 21 November 1905 · page 4

The facts are as follow;—“Two neighboring farmers each owned a bull, that was allowed, in compliance with the Town Commons Act. to graze…

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Rockley Mining. Rockley

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 November 1905 · page 1

There is likely to be a move in mining matters here as some very good prospects have been obtained at Blossom Hill, Sewell Creek. Mr. S. Sherratt…

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That Coal Contract. Allegation of Missing Papers. Questions in the Assembly. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 November 1905 · page 2

Several weeks ago, Mr Holman asked the Premier if he would lay on the table of the House all the papers relating to a certain public contract. At the same time, he said…

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Hill End Mining

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 November 1905 · page 22

McRyannis and party, of Valentinehill, crushed 20 tons for 10cz gold. This is the last crushing before the syndicate takes possession. The…

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The Canadian Again. Mines and Agriculture Department, Sydney, November 15. 1905

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 November 1905 · page 11

Sir,—I have to acknowledge [?] of petition, presented by you, on the subject mentioned below, and to state that the matter shall receive immediate attention. Subject: Residents of…

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Mining in Rockley District. Rockley

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 November 1905 · page 3

There is likely to be a move in mining matters here, as some very good prospects have been obtained at Blossom Hill, Sewell Greek. Mr. S. Sherratt who has been…

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The Western Coal Contract. More Questions in the House

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 24 November 1905 · page 4

In the Assembly, on Tuesday several questions were asked with regard to the western coal contract. Mr. Nielsen wanted to know if all the papers in connection…

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A Novel Persuader. Moving Pictures Used by Mining Promoter to Help Sell Stock

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 24 November 1905 · page 4

Just as the phonograph, beginning as an entertaining toy, has become au important factor in business, the moving picture is now being adapted to…

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Hetton Colliery Electric Installation Newcastle

National Advocate · Monday 27 November 1905 · page 2

The electric installatce for lighting the mine and pomping out the workings in Herton Colliery were officialy inauguarted yesterday The plant cost…

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At the Phoenix Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 28 November 1905 · page 3

At the Phoenix mine things are said to be looking very well. The last tap, it is stated, was the best since the present management took charge. About two tons of…

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Mining Assessments

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1905 · page 2

At the Bathurst Mining Warden's Court yesterday the following assessments were made:—george Peers, portion 1, parish Eskdale, county of Roxburgh, surface…

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Mining Fatality

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1905 · page 2

A miner Named Andrew Burke yesterday fell to the bottom of a shaft 150 feet deep at the Paddy Lackey Mine, Sunny Corner. and so serious were the injuries he received…

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Gold at Parkes

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 November 1905 · page 2

A telegram from Parkes yesterday stated that good gold has been struck at the 300 feet level of the Wild Cat Mine…

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