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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 19 of 36

Twenty Miners Entombed. London

Leader · Monday 22 June 1908 · page 2

An explosion in the Khost cillierie[?] Sibi district, British Baluchistan, entombed 20 miners…

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Lay Reader Shot Dead a Mad Miners Tragic Deed Murderer Wounded by the Police Melbourne

National Advocate · Monday 22 June 1908 · page 2

A Church of England lay reader named R, G. Robinson was shot dead at his residence, at Mount Blackwood, nine miles from Trentham, on…

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Colliery Explosion at Pittsburg Six Men Killed Thirty-five Entombed London

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 June 1908 · page 3

A terrific explosion took place in a colliery at Pittsburgh (U.S.A.). Six men were killed. A subsequent fall of earth entombed thirty-five men…

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The Phoenix Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 June 1908 · page 3

Owing to the low price of copper, Mr. T. Broughall, proprietor of the Phoenix mine at Wiseman's Creek, has closed down the mine. He states that he received from the…

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Carcoar Iron Mines. Carcoar

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 June 1908 · page 3

Mr. Hoskins, of Messrs. G. and C. Hoskins, visited the Carcoar iron mines last week Willie at the mines he approved of several improvements and additions being…

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Local Mining Matters

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 June 1908 · page 3

The screens at the Vale of Clwydd mine are being extended, and a "side tumbler" is being installed. When this appliance is installed, it is expected to do the work…

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Mining News. Trunkey

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 June 1908 · page 3

Mining is slightly on the up-grade. Two old shafts are being re-opened, and there is one new find reported. SOFALA, Monday…

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Mining at Beryl

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 June 1908 · page 12

Last week Flynn and party had a washing up at their claim at Beryl. They put through 40 loads of stuff, which showed a return of 36 ounces of gold…

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Prosecutions Under the Mines Inspection Act, 1901

National Advocate · Thursday 25 June 1908 · page 2

At the Warden's Court held at Dandaloo the manager of the Mount Royal mine, Orange Plains, was fined 5s for employing an engine driver for a longer period than…

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Mount David Gold Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 June 1908 · page 3

The Mount David Company report a yield of 254oz of gold from 530 tons of stone, being a shade over 9dwt. per ton, by battery amalgamation. Some 422 tons…

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Yerranderie Silver Mines

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 June 1908 · page 3

A return to hand from the Yerranderie Pioneer silver mines of first consignment of crude ore (10 tons 18cwt.), treated at Cockle Creek, shows a net value of £15…

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Mining News. Slackness at Turondale

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 June 1908 · page 3

Mining operations are at a standstill. The Mt. Wells gold-mining company has ceased work, after about 12 months spent in opening up and testing this very…

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School of Mines

National Advocate · Monday 29 June 1908 · page 2

In connection with the proposal to establish a School of Mines at Bathurst, Mr, John Miller, M.L.A. has received the following letter from Mr P. Board…

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The Ivanhoe Mine. Men Receive an Increase

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 29 June 1908 · page 3

The dispute that has existed between the miners at the Ivanhoe mine and the Commonwealth Portland Cement Company for some time was settled this week. The…

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The New Industrial Disputes Act. Amalgamated Miners Will Not Register. Sydney

Leader · Tuesday 30 June 1908 · page 2

At a meeting of the Amalgamated Miners’ Association. held on Sunday, it was unanimously decided not to register under the ‘Industrial Disputes…

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Colliery Engine Drivers and Firemen

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 July 1908 · page 2

Mr. H. A. Mitchell, secretary of the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association, sends us a report of meetings held at Bulli and Wollongong on Saturday…

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Bob’s Mount Copper Mine

Leader · Thursday 2 July 1908 · page 2

A general meeting of the shareholders was held at the CIub Hotel last, night, when a considerable amount of important business was transacted. It…

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Mining at Wattle Flat

National Advocate · Thursday 2 July 1908 · page 2

The recent fall of snow has given little or no water for mining purposes. Brailey and company are caring stone from the Blue Duck Reef to the…

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Maitland Bar. the Weather Sickness Mining Road Matter

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 July 1908 · page 6

The weather for the past fortnight has been very cold. Snow fell early last week, and at the time of writing (Monday) may still be seen on some of…

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Windeyer Mems. the Weather — Alluvial Mining Leap Year — Obituary—quartz Mining—the Coronation—the [?]Den [?]Lily—the Nil Desperandum—the Eagle Hawk—the Jubilee—ball and Supper

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 July 1908 · page 6

I am sending along a few items of news, which may prove of interest to your numerous readers. The weather up to last evening has been…

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