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

Mining & the mines, 1908

718 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 36

The Burraga Mine Closing Down Practically Certain

National Advocate · Monday 27 April 1908 · page 2

It is now practically certain [?] owing to the insufficiency of feul, Burraga copper mine will close do. before the end of the week. There…

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Fatal Mining Accident AUCKLAND

National Advocate · Monday 27 April 1908 · page 3

A fall of coal from the roof of a mine at Maramarma enveloped three men. Once named Ferguson was killed outright, Henry Shanby was badly…

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Mining Trouble at Broken Hill. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 27 April 1908 · page 2

A correspondent states that an industrial dispute is pending at Broken Hill, and that both proprietors and miners are preparing for it…

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Mining Accident. One Man Killed. Auckland

Leader · Monday 27 April 1908 · page 2

A fall of coal from the roof of a mine at Maramarua (N.Z.) enveloped three men, and-one named Ferguson was killed and another named Henry…

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Coal-mining Examinations

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 2

An examination of candidates for certificates of manager and under-manager, in accordance with the provisions of the Coal Mines Regulation Act, was held at the…

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Mining. the Lloyd Mine. Probable Early Closing Down. (By Wire.) BURRAGA

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 3

Wood teams are leaving the Lloyd mine, finding it impossible to cart over the long distances. Mr. Corbould states that this will necessitate closing the mine at an early…

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The Coal Trade

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 2

In consequence of the slackness in the coal trade, about 20 men have left the Zigzag mine and gone to other districts. About 25 men at Oakey Park have left…

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Gold Bond Tobacco

Leader · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 4

Lovers of good tobacco will find the famous “Gold Bond” and “Edgeworth” brands shown in all the attractive styles, by the Sydney representatives,…

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"The Queenslander." a Promising Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 3

This property is situated between Wattle Flat and Sofata, on Spring Creek. The country is rough and precipitous, but the cutting of a new road is in contemplation,…

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Our Western Coal. an Immense Field. 2200 Square Miles Proved. the Lithgow Seam

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 29 April 1908 · page 1

The Northern, Southern, and Western coal fields of New South Wales are (says the "Herald,") connected with each other, and are alike in their essential…

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The Ironworks Colliery. Coal to Be Weighed. Pay Saturday Off

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 May 1908 · page 4

Yesterday a deputation, consisting of Messrs. Luchetti and Truscott (president and secretary of the Western Miners' Association), with Mr. J. Beynon, delegate from…

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The Lloyd Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 May 1908 · page 3

This year the want-of-firewood trouble at Lloyd's mine (N.S.W.) has started very early in the winter. Manager Corbould's idea last year was to build a cheap tram…

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Bendigo. That Mysterious Mine. Melbourne

Leader · Friday 1 May 1908 · page 2

Inquiries are being made at Bendigo under instructions from Superintendent Sainsbury, with regard to the exceptionally good return which is…

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Mining News. in Rockley District

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 May 1908 · page 3

Mining matters, seem to be moving along a shade, although a large number of copper shows are covered by suspension of labor conditions At Esmeralda copper mine…

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The Lloyd Mine. May Close Down on May 14

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 May 1908 · page 4

A report from Burraga states that the Lloyd mine is to run until 14th may, if possible. But it may be that the fuel supply will not be sufficient to last until…

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Mining at Rockley ROC[?]LEY

National Advocate · Friday 1 May 1908 · page 2

Mining matters in this district are still quiet, although several of the gold and copper shows are still persevering at the main ridge…

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California Gold Rush

National Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 7

Fabulous wealth is being amassed in the new gold field discovery in California, at Rawhide, about twenty miles from the famous Gold Field City. Every rod of…

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Mining News. in O'connell District

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 May 1908 · page 2

Mining matters are a little brighter in this district. Messrs. Burns and Foley have a very good show in their lease at Wiseman's. They are down 130 feet, and…

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Bodangora Mine Closed Consternation in the District Wellington

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 May 1908 · page 3

The Bodangora mine closed down yesterday, between 200 and 300 men being affected. The incident has caused much consternation throughout the…

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Lloyd Mine Closed Down. Several Hundred Men Affected. No Word As to Tramway. (By Wire.) BURRAGA

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 6 May 1908 · page 3

The Lloyd mine closed last night at 12 o'clock. The mill closes today, and tho furnaces will close down later on. When the mine closed, a large quantity…

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